North Preston
North Preston is a community located in Nova Scotia, Canada within the Halifax Regional Municipality. The community is populated primarily by Black Nova Scotians.
- Type: Village with 903 residents
- Description: human settlement in Nova Scotia, Canada
- Also known as: “North Preston, Nova Scotia”
Places of Interest
Highlights: Mountain Lake.
Mountain Lake
Lake
This is a list of lakes in Nova Scotia. Mountain Lake is situated 4 km west of North Preston.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include East Preston and Cole Harbour.
East Preston
Village
East Preston is an expansive rural community located… East Preston is situated 4½ km southeast of North Preston.
Cole Harbour
Town
Colby Village
Suburb
Colby Village is a subdivision… Colby Village is situated 9 km south of North Preston.
North Preston
- Categories: General Service Area and locality
- Location: Halifax, Halifax Region, Nova Scotia, Atlantic Canada, Canada, North America
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Latitude
44.74533° or 44° 44′ 43″ north
Longitude
-63.46452° or 63° 27′ 52″ west
Population
903
Elevation
90 metres (295 feet)
UN/LOCODE
CA XZ2
Open location code
87PRPGWP+45
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
place=village
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From German to Urdu—“North Preston” goes by many names.
- German: “North Preston”
- Russian: “Норт-Престон”
- Turkish: “North Preston”
- Urdu: “نارتھ پریسٹن”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Lake Major and Preston.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Saint Thomas United Baptist Church and North Preston Community Centre Park.
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Worth a closer look: Dartmouth and Enfield.
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