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A city on the water
Halifax
A cosmopolitan and connected city on the water, with culture and convenience close at hand and the ocean never far away.
Waterfront condos · Historic districts · Urban amenities
Explore HalifaxLakeside living, close to the city
Fall River & Waverley
Lake country with big lots, twenty minutes from downtown Halifax.
Grand Lake access · Family-friendly · 20 min to Halifax
Explore Fall River & WaverleyCoastal villages around the bay
St. Margaret's Bay
Coastal villages around the bay, forty minutes from Halifax.
Bay waterfront · Coastal villages · 40 min to Halifax
Explore St. Margaret's BayA sailing village on Mahone Bay
Chester
Sailing, islands and a quiet, settled feel on Mahone Bay.
Waterfront estates · Yacht clubs · Historic villages
Explore ChesterThree churches on the water
Mahone Bay
A walkable harbour town of makers, festivals and the famous view.
Small-town charm · Artisan community · Bay views
Explore Mahone BayA UNESCO World Heritage Site
Lunenburg
A UNESCO World Heritage town with a living, working waterfront.
Heritage properties · Arts & culture · Coastal living
Explore LunenburgWine country and a university town
Wolfville & Annapolis Valley
Wine country, farmers' markets and a welcoming university town.
Wine country · University culture · Tidal views
Explore Wolfville & Annapolis Valley
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