Places to visit near

Cow Bay

Cow Bay is a town in Halifax district, Nova Scotia, Canada of about 1,257 people. Within 50 km by road there are 202 places to visit: 135 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 20 parks and 11 museums. The must-see places are Cow Bay Lake, Bissett Lake and De Said Lake.

44.6314° N, 63.4322° WPop. 1,257

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Within 30 km140 places
Within 50 km202
Must-see240
Notable28
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Cow Bay

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:09 pm

36 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Cow Bay
  2. Cole Harbourlake · 45 min
  3. Bissett Lakelake · 45 min
  4. Bel Ayr Elementary School Parkpark · 45 min
  5. Lawlor Islandisland · 1 hrs
  6. Devils Islandisland · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Cow Bay
Today’s loopCow BayStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Cow Bay?

Cow Bay Lake (lake, about 2 km), Bissett Lake (lake, about 5 km), De Said Lake (lake, about 5 km), Cole Harbour (lake, about 5 km), Morris Lake (lake, about 7 km), Devils Island (island, about 7 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Cow Bay?

202 places on Spotwander: 135 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 20 parks, 11 museums, 9 forts & heritage, 5 rivers, islands & mangroves.

Which is the nearest lake to Cow Bay?

Cow Bay Lake, about 2 km by road; Bissett Lake (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Cow Bay?

Bel Ayr Elementary School Park, about 10 km by road; Ira Settle Park (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Cow Bay?

Start in Cow Bay, visit Cole Harbour, then Bissett Lake, then Bel Ayr Elementary School Park, then Lawlor Island, then Devils Island, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.