Lakeview, Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Lakeview
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Lakeview
Location in Nova Scotia
Coordinates: 44°46′03″N63°37′45″W / 44.76750°N 63.62917°W / 44.76750; -63.62917
Country Canada
Province Nova Scotia
Municipality Halifax Regional Municipality
Community council North West Community Council

Lakeview is a community of Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Geography

Lakeview consists of one street (off of Cobequid Road), plus a small subdivision. The community is located approximately 29 km (18 mi) from Downtown Halifax.

Nearby communities are: [1]

Government

Municipal

Lakeview is part of Municipal District 16: Bedford-Wentworth, [2] and is part of the North West Regional Council. [3]

Since 1972, Lakeview has been home to the Halifax Search and Rescue at 116 Lakeview Road. [4]

Parks and recreation

The community has a small playground and park are staffed by local youth during the summer months. It also has an artificial beach attached to the park on Rocky Lake that is open to the public however it is not staffed.

There is also a small grassy park with a walking path to the railroad track that once housed a small train station.

Transportation

Roads

The major road that connects Lakeview with other communities is Cobequid Road. Cobequid Road gives access to Highway 1 (Sackville Drive), Highway 101, and Highway 102.

Public transport

Halifax Transit provides public transport throughout the built-up area of Halifax Regional Municipality.

The Cobequid Terminal is less-than 6 km (3.7 mi) from Lakeview, and gives access to communities and neighbourhoods throughout the conurbation of Halifax Regional Municipality.

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Route numberRoute nameFeaturesInner terminalOuter terminalNotes
82First LakeCobequidSackvilleBoard this bus route at stop 6688, on the corner of First Lake Drive & Cobequid Road. This route takes the user to the Sackville Terminal in Lower Sackville.
182First Lake ExpressScotia SquareSackvilleBoard this bus route at stop 6688, on the corner of First Lake Drive & Cobequid Road. Route 182 (First Lake Express) runs from the Scotia Square Terminal in Downtown Halifax to the Sackville Terminal in Lower Sackville.

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References

  1. "Community Boundaries". HRM Open Data. Government of the Municipality of Halifax. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  2. "North West Community Council". Halifax.ca. Government of the Municipality of Halifax. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  3. "North West Community Council". Halifax.ca. Government of the Municipality of Halifax. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  4. "Halifax Search & Rescue". Halifax Search & Rescue. Halifax Search and Rescue. Retrieved 31 May 2023.

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