Halifax district, Nova Scotia, Canada

Places to visit near Lantz

Lantz is a town in Halifax district, Nova Scotia, Canada, home to about 2,229 people. Within 50 km by road there are 154 places to visit — 106 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 parks, 9 museums and 1 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Turf Lake (12 km), Shubenacadie Grand Lake (16 km) and Bell Lake (16 km).

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Lantz, Nova Scotia
Lantz, Halifax district, Nova Scotia, Canada. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lantz at a glance

Location
Halifax district, Nova Scotia, Canada
Population
about 2,229
Coordinates
44.9834° N, 63.4820° W
Places within 50 km
154 (143 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for parks and museums

Top places to visit near Lantz

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lantz: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lantz

190 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lantz. The closest is Rockhead Lake (8 km); the best-known is Turf Lake (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Lantz

26 parks within 100 km of Lantz. The closest is St. Bernard's Park (8 km); the best-known is Shubenacadie Provincial Wildlife Park (18 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Lantz

9 museums within 100 km of Lantz. The closest is Fultz House Museum (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Lantz

8 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Lantz. The closest is Georges Island (48 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Lantz

7 churches within 100 km of Lantz. The closest is St. Matthew's Presbyterian Church (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Lantz

6 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lantz. The closest is Quaker House (45 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Lantz

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lantz
  2. 12 km Turf Lake · lake, Halifax
  3. 4 km Bell Lake · lake, Halifax
  4. 1 km O'Brien Lake · lake, Halifax
  5. 8 km Dark Lake · lake, Halifax
  6. 6 km Shubenacadie Grand Lake · lake, Halifax
  7. 16 km Back to Lantz

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How to reach Lantz

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lantz by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs106190Rockhead Lake (8 km)
    Parks1626St. Bernard's Park (8 km)
    Museums99Fultz House Museum (37 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves18Georges Island (48 km)
    Other attractions47East Hants Aquatic Centre (3 km)
    Churches77St. Matthew's Presbyterian Church (3 km)
    Forts & heritage56Quaker House (45 km)
    Beaches & coast06Devils Island South East Lighthouse (56 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints35Mount Rascal (13 km)
    Waterfalls13Miller's Falls (26 km)
    Treks22Nine Mile River Trails (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Panuke Lake Nature Reserve (67 km)

    Lantz: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lantz?

    Turf Lake (lake, about 12 km), Shubenacadie Grand Lake (lake, about 16 km), Bell Lake (lake, about 16 km), Dark Lake (lake, about 16 km), O'Brien Lake (lake, about 17 km), Shubenacadie Provincial Wildlife Park (park, about 18 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Lantz?

    154 places on Spotwander: 106 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 parks, 9 museums, 1 river spot, 4 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest lake to Lantz?

    Rockhead Lake, about 8 km by road; Dam Lake (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Lantz?

    St. Bernard's Park, about 8 km by road; Shubenacadie Provincial Wildlife Park (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Lantz?

    Fultz House Museum, about 37 km by road; Scott Manor House (39 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lantz?

    Start in Lantz, visit Turf Lake, then Bell Lake, then O'Brien Lake, then Dark Lake, then Shubenacadie Grand Lake, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lantz?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for parks and museums.

    Towns near Lantz

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Lantz’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Lantz on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.