Enfield (Nova Scotia)

Enfield is a community in the Halifax Region located near the Halifax Stanfield International Airport.

Understand

Enfield is an urban community located 5 km (3.1 mi) north of Halifax Stanfield International Airport and 38 km (24 mi) north of downtown Halfax in the Shubenacadie Valley on the border of Hants and Halifax counties, divided by the Shubenacadie River.

Get in

By plane

Halifax Stanfield International Airport

By car

Enfield is located along Highway 102, which runs between Halifax and Truro. Highway 118 splits from Highway 102 and connects to Dartmouth and the toll bridges to Halifax.

Get around

By taxi

  • Handy Cabs, ☏ +19022208294. There is one taxi cab service in the East Hants area. Taxi cabs from Halifax will pick up passengers as far as the airport, but no farther, leaving Handy Cabs the only option for pickup in the Enfield/Elmsdale/Lantz area. (updated Feb 2025)

By public transit

  • MetroX Route 320 is the only public transit connection between the airport and Halifax, and the most affordable option. It is an express bus service to downtown Halifax with only two intermediate stops in Fall River and Dartmouth (Bridge Terminal). The total journey time is 55 minutes and the fare is $4.75 one-way ($1.50 with paper ticket, monthly pass, or UPass). They sell paper tickets (payment by card) at the green transport kiosk at the north end of the terminal. Payments options include paper tickets/physical passes, cash, or Halifax Transit's digital fare payment system HFXGO. Buses will accept cash, but be aware that they do not provide change, and the ATMs at the airport will typically not offer denominations below $20. You may have luck changing money when buying something at one of the shops in the departures hall or in the Lost&Found / Security Office near the exit leading to the bus stop (limited opening times). It runs on 30-minute frequencies on-peak and 60 minutes off-peak, with the first departure from the airport at 5:45AM and the last 12:15AM.
  • Outside the airport, a private automobile is a necessity.

See

  • 🌍 Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum, 20 Sky Blvd, ☏ +1 902-873-3773, . (updated Jan 2025)
  • 🌍 Renfrew Ghost Town - Hidden in the forest of Renfrew, an adventurous explorer will find the remains of the Renfrew Gold District, a historical gold mining community. Old stone foundations, the sealed-off mine entrance itself, and various pieces of rusty equipment may be found in the area. The ghost town can be reached from either side of Renfrew Road, from Nine Mile River or from the Old Enfield Road. A four wheel drive vehicle may be required to reach the area of the ghost town, especially after a heavy rain.
  • 🌍 Scotia Speedworld, 150 Sky Blvd, ☏ +1 902-873-2277. Motorsport race track that seats 6,000 spectators. Operational from May to September. (updated Jan 2025)

Do

Buy

  • 🌍 Avery's Farm Market, 453 Hwy 2, Elmsdale, ☏ +1 902-883-7995. 9AM-6PM. Small local farm market store with a selection of produce and snacks, as well as serving ice cream in the summertime. (updated Feb 2025)
  • 🌍 Elmsdale Shopping Centre, 269 Hwy 214, Elmsdale (Hwy 102 exit 8). Suburban shopping centre located on the north side of Hwy 214. Major tenants include Canadian Tire, Rona, and Sobeys. (updated Jan 2025)
  • 🌍 Leno's Stop Shop, 144 Hwy 214, Elmsdale, ☏ +1 902-883-8008. 8AM-10PM. Variety store with a very wide assortment of goods. Popular spot to purchase fireworks, fishing gear, and smoking paraphernalia. (updated Feb 2025)
  • 🌍 Rick's Riches Thrift Store, 21 Convent Rd, Enfield, ☏ +1 902-883-4910. 9AM-3PM, closed Sundays. Local thrift shop supporting community initiatives. Sells clothing, books, CDs & movies, cookware, toys, and more. (updated Feb 2025)
  • 🌍 Sweet Spot Chocolate Shop, 601 Hwy 2, Elmsdale, ☏ +1 902-883-7417. Locally owned artisan chocolatier, also offering ice cream in the summer. (updated Feb 2025)

Eat

Drink

Sleep

Connect

Go next

Routes through Enfield
END ← Truro ← Jct W ←  N  S  → Bedford → Halifax
ENDS at ←  N  S  → Dartmouth → Halifax via
Amherst ← Truro ← Jct W ←  N  S  → Bedford → Halifax


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