Long Pond, Halifax

#126 among attractions in Halifax

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Long Pond is a lake in Herring Cove, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is used both for swimming in the summer and skating in the winter. ()

Elevation: 167 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 44°34'38"N, 63°34'39"W

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Herring CoveHalifax Canada

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Long Pond – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Point Pleasant Park, Sir Sandford Fleming Park, York Redoubt, Prince of Wales Tower.

3.2 miN
Park
Point Pleasant Park, Halifax
82 min walk • Nestled at the southern tip of the Halifax peninsula, Point Pleasant Park is a verdant oasis offering a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. This sprawling 75-hectare urban park is a cherished landmark for both locals and visitors who come to bask in...
3.8 miN
Park
Sir Sandford Fleming Park, Halifax
96 min walk • Nestled on the Northwest Arm in Halifax, Canada, Sir Sandford Fleming Park is a serene haven that offers a blend of natural beauty and historical significance. This municipal park, often referred to simply as "The Dingle," spans 95 acres and provides a picturesque...
1.7 miNE
Park
York Redoubt, Halifax
45 min walk • Nestled on the rugged shores of Halifax, Canada, York Redoubt National Historic Site offers a blend of natural beauty and historical significance. This coastal fortification, part of a network of defenses built to protect Halifax Harbour, has stood watch since 1793.
3.1 miN
Tower
Prince of Wales Tower, Halifax
79 min walk • The Prince of Wales Tower is the oldest martello tower in North America and is located in Point Pleasant Park, Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, Canada. It was built in 1796 by Captain James Straton and was used as a redoubt and a powder magazine. Restored, it was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1943.
4.2 miN
Museum, Art museum, Concerts and shows
Dalhousie Arts Centre, Halifax
108 min walk • The Dalhousie Arts Centre, at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, contains a number of theatres, an art gallery, classrooms, and a sculpture garden. It remains the premier performing arts venue in Halifax. It was opened officially in November, 1971, and is also home to Dalhousie's Fountain School of Performing Arts.
4.1 miNW
Park
Long Lake Provincial Park, Halifax
106 min walk • Long Lake Provincial Park is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It was initiated in 1981 by then Premier John Buchanan after Halifax's water supply had been shifted from the Spruce Hill/Long Lake/Chain Lakes watershed to the Pockwock Lake watershed near Hammonds Plains.
3.6 miN
Universities and schools
Atlantic School of Theology, Halifax
92 min walk • Atlantic School of Theology is a Canadian public ecumenical university that provides graduate level theological education and undertakes research to assist students to prepare for Christian ministries and other forms of public leadership.
4 miN
Park
Gorsebrook Park, Halifax
102 min walk • Gorsebrook Park is a 19-acre Canadian urban park located in the South End of Halifax, Nova Scotia.
3.1 miN
Nature, Lake
Williams Lake, Halifax
79 min walk • Williams Lake, Halifax is a lake of the Halifax Regional Municipality, in Spryfield, Nova Scotia, Canada.
3 miNE
Harbor
Halifax Harbour, Halifax
78 min walk • Halifax Harbour is a large natural harbour on the Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia, Canada, located in the Halifax Regional Municipality.
2.4 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Kidston Lake, Halifax
63 min walk • Kidston Lake is a lake in the Spryfield area of Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, Canada. An area along its eastern shore has been made into a municipal park, with artificial sand beaches and a lifeguard in the summer months.