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Woodside

Nova Scotia, Canada · North America

About Woodside

Woodside is worth a stop: 3km from Halifax Citadel National Historic Site.

Woodside is a town located in Nova Scotia, Canada. With a population of 8,348, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Woodside 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 Woodside to your route.

About Woodside

The Nova Scotia Hospital, known locally as The NS or Mount Hope, is a psychiatric hospital in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Operated by the Nova Scotia Health Authority, it is the province's largest and oldest mental health facility. Co-founded by the Hon. Hugh Bell and Dorothea Dix, it opened in 1856 as the Mount Hope

Read more Asylum for the Insane and today it is a fully accredited teaching facility affiliated with Dalhousie University. Since its founding in 1852, the Nova Scotia Hospital has a rich and long history. It supported patients during World War I and II, and the Halifax Explosion. It has undergone expansion and constant improvement with the addition of buildings which support adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient care ranging from day programs, outpatient, short-term stay, and long-term stay. The former Nova Scotia Hospital Foundation is now the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia.

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Where is Woodside located?

Woodside is located in Nova Scotia, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 44.6501 latitude, -63.5487 longitude.

What is the population of Woodside?

Woodside has a population of approximately 8,348 people, making it a town in Canada.

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Quick Information

Population
8,348
Continent
North America
Country
Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Timezone
America/Halifax
Coordinates
44.6501, -63.5487

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Canada

Police
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 Woodside

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

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.

3 km · about 5 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.

34 km · about 40 min drive

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