Shore Things, Halifax

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Shore Things (address: 8 Government Wharf Rd) is a place located in Halifax (Nova Scotia province) and belongs to the category of bridge.

It is situated at an altitude of 0 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 44°36'37"N latitude and 63°29'34"W longitude.

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: McNabs Island (island, 40 min walk), Shearwater Aviation Museum (museum, 42 min walk), Devils Battery (forts and castles, 58 min walk).

Coordinates: 44°36'37"N, 63°29'34"W

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8 Government Wharf RdHalifax Canada

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Shore Things – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

3.8 miW
Park
Point Pleasant Park, Halifax
98 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...
4.1 miNW
Museum, Piers and boardwalks
Pier 21, Halifax
104 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...
4.2 miNW
44°38'26"N • 63°33'58"W
Seaport Farmers' Market, Halifax
107 min walk • Shopping, Farmer's market, Market
3.1 miW
Park
York Redoubt, Halifax
81 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.
4.1 miNW
Museum, History museum
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, Halifax
105 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...
3.9 miW
Tower
Prince of Wales Tower, Halifax
99 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.
3.9 miNW
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Georges Island Lighthouse, Halifax
101 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.
4.1 miN
Temple
Halifax Nova Scotia Temple, Halifax
106 min walk • The Halifax Nova Scotia Temple is the 64th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
1.6 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Shearwater Aviation Museum, Halifax
42 min walk • The Shearwater Aviation Museum is an aviation museum located at CFB Shearwater in Shearwater, Nova Scotia.
2.7 miSE
Lighthouse
Devils Island Light
68 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.
4 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Russell Lake, Dartmouth
102 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.