Devils Island, Halifax

Name: Devils Island
Address: Halifax, Canada

#151 among attractions in Halifax

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Devils Island, Nova Scotia is located on the northeast entrance of Halifax Harbour part of the Halifax Regional Municipality off the coast of the community of Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia. The name originated from an early French merchant and was first spelled Deville's Island. The first permanent settlement on this 12 hectare island was established in 1830, and by 1850 there were three houses and a school. By 1901 the settlement had grown to 18 houses. A number of Devil's Island residents, notably Ben Henneberry, provided valuable folklore to pioneering Canadian folklorist Helen Creighton. Most of the residents were moved to the mainland during World War II. The last permanent resident, a Norwegian artist, moved off in 2000. The island is currently owned by Halifax entrepreneur Bill Mont. The Devil's Island Lighthouse built in 1877, replacing an earlier tower built in 1852, is still standing but is not functional and is threatened. The island was also the base for a rescue lifeboat until the 1950s which saved the crews of many vessels stranded on the shoals approaching Halifax Harbour. ()

Founded: 1711 (314 years ago)Area: 29.65 acres (0.0463 mi²)Coordinates: 44°34'57"N, 63°27'33"W

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Nearby attractions include: Point Pleasant Park, Pier 21, Seaport Farmers' Market, York Redoubt.

6.1 miNW
Park
Point Pleasant Park, Halifax
155 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...
6.5 miNW
Museum, Piers and boardwalks
Pier 21, Halifax
166 min walk • Pier 21, a national historic site located in Halifax, Canada, is a museum that stands as a testament to the country's rich immigration history. From 1928 to 1971, Pier 21 served as the gateway to Canada for over one million immigrants, becoming known as the ‘Ellis...
6.6 miNW
44°38'26"N • 63°33'58"W
Seaport Farmers' Market, Halifax
169 min walk • Shopping, Farmer's market, Market
4.7 miW
Park
York Redoubt, Halifax
121 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.
6.5 miNW
Museum, History museum
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, Halifax
167 min walk • The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, nestled on the Halifax waterfront, stands as a testament to the nation's rich tapestry of immigration history. As a national historic site, Pier 21 served as the gateway to Canada for over one million immigrants between...
6.1 miNW
Tower
Prince of Wales Tower, Halifax
155 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.
6.4 miNW
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Georges Island Lighthouse, Halifax
164 min walk • Georges Island Lighthouse is a prominent concrete lighthouse, built in 1917 on Georges Island, which replaced an earlier tower built in 1876. The light-keeper's house remains standing a few hundred feet to the north. The lighthouse is operated by the Canadian Coast Guard.
7 miNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
T-Room, Halifax
178 min walk • The T-Room is a campus bar located in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia on Barrington Street between Spring Garden Road and Morris Street. It was opened in 1937 by Fredrick H. Sexton on the campus of the Nova Scotia Technical College, which is today the Sexton Campus of Dalhousie University. Dr.
4.2 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Shearwater Aviation Museum, Halifax
107 min walk • The Shearwater Aviation Museum is an aviation museum located at CFB Shearwater in Shearwater, Nova Scotia.
~610 ftSE
Lighthouse
Devils Island Light
3 min walk • The Devils Island Light is a Nova Scotia lighthouse located at the eastern shore entrance to Halifax Harbour on Devils Island, Nova Scotia. First lit in 1852, it was succeeded by a second lighthouse in 1877 which survives today.
6.4 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Russell Lake, Dartmouth
164 min walk • Russell Lake is a small shallow lake in Nova Scotia's Halifax Regional Municipality in the community of Dartmouth. The lake is bounded by the development of Russell Lake West to the west, Woodside to the south, Woodlawn to the north and Portland Estates to the east.