Lakeview | |
|---|---|
  Lakeview Location in Nova Scotia | |
| Coordinates: 44°46′03″N 63°37′45″W / 44.76750°N 63.62917°W | |
| 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.
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]
- Bedford to the south
- Lower Sackville to the west
- Waverley to the east
- Windsor Junction to the north
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 a 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.
Wheelchair – Uses Accessible Low Floor (ALF) buses only.
Rush Hour Service Only
Designated Bike Route
MetroLink Service
MetroX Service
| Route number | Route name | Features | Inner terminal | Outer terminal | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | First Lake | Cobequid | Sackville | Board 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. | |
| 182 | First Lake Express | Scotia Square | Sackville | Board 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. |
References
- ↑ "Community Boundaries". HRM Open Data. Government of the Municipality of Halifax. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- ↑ "North West Community Council". Halifax.ca. Government of the Municipality of Halifax. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- ↑ "North West Community Council". Halifax.ca. Government of the Municipality of Halifax. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- ↑ "Halifax Search & Rescue". Halifax Search & Rescue. Halifax Search and Rescue. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
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