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Upper Hammonds Plains

Nova Scotia, Canada · North America

About Upper Hammonds Plains

Upper Hammonds Plains is worth a stop: 10 minutes from English Corner, 24km from Halifax Citadel National Historic Site.

Upper Hammonds Plains is a town located in Nova Scotia, Canada. With a population of 1,840, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Upper Hammonds Plains sits in Canada, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Halifax time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Upper Hammonds Plains to your route.

About Upper Hammonds Plains

Upper Hammonds Plains (2011 population: 1,840) is a Canadian suburban community located in Nova Scotia's Halifax Regional Municipality. The community is situated along Pockwock Road and is considered one of the most historic communities for Black Nova Scotians. There were 330 residents who identified themselves as

Read more having black ancestry in the 2006 census. The community is named after the Governor of Nova Scotia Sir Andrew Hamond, 1st Baronet. Its border is defined by the Government of Nova Scotia and it is adjacent to Hammonds Plains in the east and south, Upper Tantallon in the south, Head of St. Margarets Bay and Mount Uniacke in the west, and Mount Uniacke and Upper Sackville in the north.

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Where is Upper Hammonds Plains located?

Upper Hammonds Plains is located in Nova Scotia, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 44.7545 latitude, -63.8417 longitude.

What is the population of Upper Hammonds Plains?

Upper Hammonds Plains has a population of approximately 1,840 people, making it a town in Canada.

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Quick Information

Population
1,840
Continent
North America
Country
Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Timezone
America/Halifax
Coordinates
44.7545, -63.8417

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

CAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Winter tyres mandatory in Quebec December–March.

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Worth the detour from Upper Hammonds Plains

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

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Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

A star-shaped hilltop fortress overlooking Halifax harbour, with costumed soldiers, cannon firings, and panoramic views of the city and waterfront.

24 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Peggy's Cove

An iconic Nova Scotia fishing village with its famous red-and-white lighthouse perched on massive granite boulders pounded by Atlantic waves.

30 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Lunenburg

A UNESCO World Heritage Site and perfectly preserved 18th-century British colonial town with colorful waterfront buildings and rich seafaring heritage.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Upper Hammonds Plains.

English Corner

🇨🇦 Canada

5 km awayPop. 1,058

Hammonds Plains

🇨🇦 Canada

6 km awayPop. 6,242

Stillwater Lake

🇨🇦 Canada

6 km awayPop. 3,379

Hubley

🇨🇦 Canada

9 km awayPop. 1,029

Upper Sackville

🇨🇦 Canada

10 km awayPop. 1,035

Springfield Lake

🇨🇦 Canada

10 km awayPop. 1,500

Middle Sackville

🇨🇦 Canada

12 km awayPop. 4,329

Timberlea

🇨🇦 Canada

13 km awayPop. 5,627

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