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Halifax North Common – Macdonald Bridge loop from Halifax

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Halifax North Common – Macdonald Bridge loop from Halifax

Moderate

5.0

(2)

57

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Halifax North Common – Macdonald Bridge loop from Halifax

03:06

62.5km

470m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.48 km for 50 m

After 46.7 km for 77 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.51 km

Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

Highlight • Historical Site

2

4.51 km

Halifax North Common

Highlight • Structure

Halifax Common is one of Canada’s oldest urban parks, set aside for public use soon after the city was founded in 1749. Today, the North Common keeps that civic feel …

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3

17.6 km

Bedford Lions Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

This small waterfront park sits on the shores of Bedford Basin, with open views across the water toward the hills on the opposite side of the harbour. Benches, picnic tables, …

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4

46.8 km

Shubenacadie Canal Starting Point

Highlight • Historical Site

Lake Charles is the summit of the Shubenacadie Canal, which began operation in 1861 and connected Halifax Harbour to the Bay of Fundy. However, it closed in 1871. These days, …

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55.0 km

Lake Banook

Lake

6

55.8 km

Shubenacadie Canal Lock at Lake Banook

Highlight • Monument

Lock one of nine. Nova Scotian's take rowing and canoeing seriously at Lake Banook!

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7

58.2 km

Macdonald Bridge

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B

62.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.6 km

18.0 km

16.4 km

3.97 km

357 m

262 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.7 km

27.3 km

421 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 25 August

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18°C

23 %

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