McNabs Island, Halifax

#146 among attractions in Halifax

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McNabs Island is the largest island in Halifax Harbour located in Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, Canada. It played a major role in defending Halifax Harbour and is now a provincial park. The island was settled by Britons in the 1750s and later by Peter McNab, and McNab family members lived on the island until 1934. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 44°35'60"N, 63°31'16"W

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McNabs Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

2.8 miNW
Park
Point Pleasant Park, Halifax
72 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...
3.4 miNW
Museum, Piers and boardwalks
Pier 21, Halifax
88 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...
3.6 miNW
44°38'26"N • 63°33'58"W
Seaport Farmers' Market, Halifax
91 min walk • Shopping, Farmer's market, Market
1.6 miW
Park
York Redoubt, Halifax
42 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.
3.5 miNW
Museum, History museum
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, Halifax
89 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...
2.8 miNW
Tower
Prince of Wales Tower, Halifax
72 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.
3.4 miNW
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Georges Island Lighthouse, Halifax
87 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.
2 miN
Museum, Specialty museum
Shearwater Aviation Museum, Halifax
50 min walk • The Shearwater Aviation Museum is an aviation museum located at CFB Shearwater in Shearwater, Nova Scotia.
3.4 miE
Lighthouse
Devils Island Light
87 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.
3.4 miNW
Universities and schools
Atlantic School of Theology, Halifax
87 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.
3.4 miNW
Island
Georges Island, Halifax
87 min walk • Georges Island is a glacial drumlin and the largest island entirely within the harbour limits of Halifax Harbour located in Nova Scotia's Halifax Regional Municipality.