Purcells Cove
in Nova Scotia, Canada

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
44.613 and -63.575 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 44° 36' 45" and W -63° 34' 29"
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: 10:13 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/Halifax
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:00 am and 8:21 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-35.022 and 116.916 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Peaceful Bay
References
This place on Geonames.org
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: 2024-05-02 08:23:34

Touring Purcells Cove

Purcells Cove in Nova Scotia is a town located in Canada about 594 mi (or 956 km) east of Ottawa, the country's capital place.

Time in Purcells Cove is now 10:13 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Halifax with an UTC offset of -3 hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Purcells Cove, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Canada is Halifax / Stanfield International Airport in a distance of 19 mi (or 30 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 17 mi (or 28 km), South. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Halifax, Charlottetown, Fredericton, Machias and Houlton. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 49 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 42 °F
Evening Temperature 5°C / 42 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 40 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 69%
Air Pressure 1018 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 98% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

13°C (55 °F)
5°C (42 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

11°C (51 °F)
5°C (40 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

6°C (44 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Moore Suites at Salter's Gate

Address
2,2 mi
Salter ST 5150
B3J 0A1 Halifax
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


ATLANTICA HOTEL HALIFAX

Address
2,5 mi
Robie ST 1980
B3H 3G5 Halifax
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Delta Hotels Barrington

Address
2,6 mi
1875 Barrington Street
B3J 3L6 Halifax
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Hollis Halifax - a DoubleTree Suites by Hilton

Address
2,4 mi
1649 Hollis Street
B3J 1V8 Halifax
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Prince George Hotel

Address
2,4 mi
1725 MARKET STREET
B3J 3N9 Halifax
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 13:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Halliburton House Inn

Address
2,0 mi
5184 Morris Street
B3J 1B3 Halifax
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Moore Suites at The Mary Ann

Address
2,0 mi
Clyde ST 5481
B3J 0C4 Halifax
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


THE LORD NELSON HOTEL AND SUITES

Address
2,1 mi
1515 SOUTH PARK STREET
B3J 2L2 Halifax
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Four Points by Sheraton Halifax

Address
2,2 mi
1496 HOLLIS ST
B3J 3Z1 Halifax
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SeaWatch Bed and Breakfast

Address
1,1 mi
139 Ferguson’s Cove Road
B3V 1L7 Fergusons Cove
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Visit Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Published: January 17, 2012
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Published: March 23, 2010
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Rating: 4 of 5
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Published: January 27, 2015
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Published: November 17, 2013
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#TimelapseTuesday (S01E06) : Halifax Harbour

Published: March 18, 2014
Length: 26:42 min
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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.

Point Pleasant Park

Point Pleasant Park is a large, partially forested municipal park at the southern tip of the Halifax peninsula. It once hosted several artillery batteries, and still contains the Prince of Wales Tower - the oldest Martello tower in North America (1796). The park is a popular recreational spot for Haligonians, as it hosts forest walks and affords views across the harbour and out toward the Atlantic. Plays are performed in the park every summer by the Shakespeare by the Sea theatre company.

Located at 44.6228, -63.5692 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bike paths in Nova Scotia, Hiking trails in Nova Scotia, Parks in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Military forts in Nova Scotia

Atlantic School of Theology

The Atlantic School of Theology (AST) is a Canadian ecumenical university which provides "graduate level theological education and research, and in formation for Christian ministries, lay and ordained, in church and society, primarily in Atlantic Canada". It is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia and its current enrollment is 170 students. The current Dean is the Reverend. Dr. Jody Clarke and the current president is the Reverend Canon Eric B. Beresford.

Located at 44.6294, -63.577 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities and colleges in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Seminaries and theological colleges in Canada, Educational institutions established in 1971, Universities and colleges in Nova Scotia

Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron

The Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron (RNSYS) is a yacht club located on the Northwest Arm of Halifax Harbour in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Located at 44.6211, -63.5819 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Sport in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Yacht clubs in Canada, Organizations based in Canada with royal patronage, Sailing in Canada, 1837 establishments in Canada

Huskies Stadium

The Huskies Stadium is a Canadian football stadium in Halifax, Nova Scotia, that is host to Saint Mary's Huskies. It has a promoted capacity of 9,000 to 11,000 that is achieveable via temporary seating, but the actual permanent seating is only 4000. It was built in 1970. It has hosted many Canadian Interuniversity Sport Atlantic & Uteck Bowl national semi-final football games.

Located at 44.6311, -63.5795 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Canadian football venues, Athletics (track and field) venues in Canada, Saint Mary's University (Halifax)

Loyola Residence Tower

The Loyola Residence Tower (also known as the Ignatius Loyola Residence) in Halifax, Canada is a residence of Saint Mary's University and was completed in 1971. It is located on the main campus and stands at 67 meters. It accommodates up to 434 students on 22 floors. It is notable as the home of the Burke-Gaffney Observatory, part of the university's Department of Astronomy and Physics. The building also houses the St. Mary's University Art Gallery, which is situated on the ground floor.

Located at 44.6306, -63.5803 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Astronomical observatories in Canada

Purcell's Cove, Nova Scotia

Purcell's Cove is a community within the Halifax Regional Municipality Nova Scotia Canada on the west side of Halifax Harbour from the Northwest Arm to Ferguson's Cove along Route 253 . The first 3 digits of the postal code in the area is B3P.

Located at 44.615, -63.5772 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Communities in the Halifax Regional Municipality, General Service Areas in Nova Scotia

Ferguson's Cove, Nova Scotia

Ferguson's Cove is a community within the Halifax Regional Municipality Nova Scotia on the western shore of Halifax Harbour between Purcell's Cove and Herring Cove along Route 253. The first 3 digits of the postal code in the area are B3V.

Located at 44.6011, -63.5617 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Communities in the Halifax Regional Municipality, History of the Halifax Regional Municipality

Connaught Battery

Connaught Battery is a World War I era harbour defence battery located north of York Redoubt at Ferguson's Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada. It took its name from the then Governor General of Canada, the Duke of Connaught, who was Queen Victoria's third son.

Located at 44.605, -63.5608 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Military forts in Nova Scotia, Coastal artillery, History of the Halifax Regional Municipality

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