Place to visit
Northwest Arm, Canada: what it is and when to go
Northwest Arm is an arm in Nova Scotia, Canada (Halifax, Nova Scotia). Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 38. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Arm in Nova Scotia, Canada · Nature
- Where
- Canada
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- YUL Montréal, 804 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 44.62815, -63.59353
What it is and where
Northwest Arm is an arm in Nova Scotia, Canada (Halifax, Nova Scotia). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where this site lists 50 more places to see, 2.5 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 44.62815, -63.59353; the nearest main airport is Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL, Montréal), 804 km as the crow flies. How to get around Canada (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature places in Canada. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Northwest Arm is May to October.
- JanPossible8:59
- FebPossible10:12
- MarPossible11:38
- AprPossible13:15
- MayBest time14:37
- JunBest time15:21
- JulBest time15:03
- AugBest time13:52
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:43
- NovPossible9:20
- DecPossible8:38
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 38. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Canada in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Canada
To enter Canada there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “National parks and accommodation, booked”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Canada checklist. Currency: Canadian dollar (CAD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check that your device takes 120 V); emergencies: 911.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Nova Scotia ArchivesArchives of Nova Scotia, Canada1.2 km
- All Saints CathedralChurch in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada1.7 km
- Victoria Park, Halifax, Nova ScotiaPark in Nova Scotia, Canada1.8 km
- Shaar Shalom SynagogueSynagogue in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada1.9 km
- Fort Massey United ChurchChurch building in Halifax, Nova Scotia2.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Canada guide.
More in Canada: Nature
- Niagara Falls: three waterfalls that straddle the international border between Canada and the United States
- Hudson Bay: large body of saltwater in northeastern Canada that drains much of north-central North America
- Baffin Bay: bay between Greenland and Canada
- Mount Logan: highest mountain in Canada, in Yukon
- Bay of Fundy: bay on the Atlantic coast of Canada noted for high tides
- Amundsen Gulf: gulf in Northwest Territories, Canada
Every Canada place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Northwest Arm?
It is an arm in Nova Scotia, Canada. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Northwest Arm?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 38.
How do you get to Northwest Arm?
The nearest main airport is Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), 804 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Canada is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Canada map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Nova Scotia Archives, All Saints Cathedral, Victoria Park, Halifax, Nova Scotia. The rest is in the Canada guide.
Keep reading
- Halifax, Nova Scotia50 places to see in and around Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada: HMCS Sackville, St. Mary's Basilica, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. Best time: February and May to October.
- Nature2528 places for nature in Canada, from Niagara Falls to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- CanadaBefore travelling to Canada: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. To fly to Canada you need the eTA: 7 Canadian dollars, valid for five years and applied…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Northwest Arm on Wikipedia). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.