Shannon Park Nova Scotia Map

About Shannon Park, Nova Scotia

Shannon Park is a suburban community in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Shannon Park is located at 44.6815°N, 63.6038°W.

Shannon Park sits nestled along the eastern edge of Dartmouth, a place where the land gently slopes towards the dark, reflective waters of the Dartmouth Cove. It lies 2.4 km west-north-west of Dartmouth, NS (from Dartmouth, NS: bearing 302°T), and is situated 3.9 km north-north-west of Halifax. Patches of mature forest, their canopies a deep emerald in the summer and a riot of ochre and crimson in the autumn, punctuate the open fields, hinting at the wilder spaces that lie just beyond. The air here often carries the crisp, briny tang of the nearby Atlantic, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity, and on clear days, the sunlight filters through the leaves with a diffused softness, casting a serene glow over the undulating terrain. The very earth feels solid and enduring, a quiet strength that underpins the visible landscape. Historically, Shannon Park’s character has been shaped by its strategic location and its connection to the military presence that once defined much of its identity. The land itself, once part of a larger military installation, now bears the quiet echoes of that past, with some of the former barracks and administrative buildings hinting at a bygone era of structured order. While the primary economic driver has shifted from military operations, the proximity to the larger urban centres of Dartmouth and Halifax continues to influence its character, drawing residents who appreciate a blend of accessible amenities and a more tranquil, less densely populated environment. The presence of the large, open spaces, interspersed with the remnants of older infrastructure, creates a unique sense of place, a landscape that is both familiar and carries a subtle whisper of its former life.

About This Shannon Park Map Page

Explore Shannon Park, Nova Scotia, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.681486, -63.603811. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Shannon Park includes the postal code (B3A), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Shannon Park is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.