Portland Hills, Nova Scotia

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Portland Hills
Portland Hills, Nova Scotia is located in Nova Scotia
Portland Hills, Nova Scotia
Location within Nova Scotia
Coordinates: 44°39′50.80″N 63°30′37.39″W / 44.6641111°N 63.5103861°W / 44.6641111; -63.5103861Coordinates: 44°39′50.80″N 63°30′37.39″W / 44.6641111°N 63.5103861°W / 44.6641111; -63.5103861
Country Canada
Province Nova Scotia
MunicipalityHalifax Regional Municipality
CommunityDartmouth
Community councilHarbour East - Marine Drive Community Council
District3 - Dartmouth South - Eastern Passage
Area
 • Total1.33 km2 (0.51 sq mi)
Postal code
B2W
Area code902

Portland Hills is a subdivision in Dartmouth Nova Scotia that is part of the Halifax Regional Municipality. It is located east of Morris Lake and Portland Estates. It formed in 2001-2008 as an extension of the community of Portland Estates along Portland Street (Route 207). The neighbourhood is home to the Portland Hills Centre, which includes Irish themed pub, Finbars. Running through Portland Hills is Birches Park, which includes the Portland Hills Greenway 2.2 kilometre trail.

Geography[]

Portland Hills is about 6 km (3.7 mi) from Downtown Dartmouth,[2] and is approximately 133 ha (330 acres) in landmass.[3]

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References[]

  1. ^ "Halifax Regional Municipality Urban Forest Master Plan" (PDF). halifax.ca. Government of the Municipality of Halifax. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Google Maps". google.com. Google Maps. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
  3. ^ "Halifax Regional Municipality Urban Forest Master Plan" (PDF). halifax.ca. Government of the Municipality of Halifax. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
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