Preston
in Nova Scotia, Canada

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
44.716 and -63.434 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 44° 42' 56" and W -63° 26' 3"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - CAD
Spoken languages:
English, French, Inuktitut
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 09:34 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: America/Halifax
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:44 am and 8:35 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-35.083 and 117.625 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
West Cape Howe
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Canada in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Canada.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Canada. Last Update: 2024-05-14 08:25:02

Explore Preston

Preston in Nova Scotia is a city in Canada about 600 mi (or 965 km) east of Ottawa, the country's capital.

Local time in Preston is now 09:34 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named America / Halifax with an UTC offset of -3 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Preston, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Canada is Halifax / Stanfield International Airport in a distance of 12 mi (or 19 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Canada is Old Town Lunenburg in a distance of 27 mi (or 43 km), South-West.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Halifax, Charlottetown, Fredericton, Machias and . To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 16°C / 61 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Evening Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 45%
Air Pressure 1017 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 9 km/h (5 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 60% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Tuesday, 14th of May 2024

18°C (64 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Wednesday, 15th of May 2024

13°C (56 °F)
10°C (51 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 16th of May 2024

13°C (56 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

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Route #207- Part 1 of 2 Dartmouth to Cole Harbour

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Published: July 21, 2011
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Published: November 26, 2009
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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

North Preston

North Preston is an unincorporated community located in eastern Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, in Canada. North Preston has a population of about 3,700 people. The community is populated mainly by African Canadians. 1848 – Black Refugees settle at Africville. William Brown Sr. and William Arnold purchased land on the southern shore of the Bedford Basin in Halifax.

Located at 44.7444, -63.4644 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Black Canadian settlements, Communities in the Halifax Regional Municipality, General Service Areas in Nova Scotia

Preston, Nova Scotia

Preston is an area in central Nova Scotia, Canada in the Halifax Regional Municipality, located on Trunk 7. The population in 2006 was 2,360 including East Preston and North Preston. Preston's previous community boundaries stretched westward into parts of Cherry Brook to Highway 111, and eastward through what is now Lake Echo and Porter's Lake to Myra Road. , North to North Preston, and South through parts to the boundaries of Lawrencetown.

Located at 44.7157, -63.4342 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Black Canadian settlements, Communities in the Halifax Regional Municipality, General Service Areas in Nova Scotia

East Preston, Nova Scotia

East Preston is an expansive rural area located in eastern Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, in Atlantic Canada.

Located at 44.7211, -63.4167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Black Canadian settlements, Communities in the Halifax Regional Municipality, General Service Areas in Nova Scotia

Upper Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia

Upper Lawrencetown is a Canadian suburban community in Nova Scotia's Halifax Regional Municipality. It is located on the Eastern Shore along Route 207, also known as the ]]Marine Drive.

Located at 44.6861, -63.4272 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Communities in the Halifax Regional Municipality, General Service Areas in Nova Scotia

Lake Major, Nova Scotia

Lake Major is a community of the Halifax Regional Municipality in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:44|43|4.3|N|63|28|1.8|W|region:CA-NS_scale:100000_type:city |primary |name= }}

Located at 44.7179, -63.4672 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Communities in the Halifax Regional Municipality, General Service Areas in Nova Scotia

Bottle Lake

Bottle Lake is a lake of Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Located at 44.7219, -63.4214 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Lakes of Nova Scotia

Nelson Lake (Halifax)

Nelson Lake Halifax is a lake of Halifax Regional Municipality, lying northeast of Dartmouth City in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Located at 44.7235, -63.4277 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Lakes of Nova Scotia

Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia

The Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia is located in Cherrybrook, Nova Scotia near Halifax. The centre serves as a museum and a library resource centre for the African Nova Scotian community and the Black Canadian community as a whole. The organization of the Black Cultural Society was incorporated as a charitable organization in 1977 and the centre opened its doors in 1983. With a goal to educate and inspire and to protect, preserve and promote Black culture in Nova Scotia.

Located at 44.7032, -63.4719 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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African-American museums in Canada, History of Black people in Canada, History of Nova Scotia, Buildings and structures in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Museums in the Halifax Regional Municipality

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