Crichton Park is a residential neighbourhood in the Dartmouth area of the Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia. It is located in the north end of Dartmouth close to the MacDonald and MacKay bridges, Brightwood Golf and Country Club, Mic Mac Mall and Lake Banook.[2] Crichton Park is home to Crichton Park Elementary school.
Crichton Park | |
|---|---|
  Location within Nova Scotia | |
| Coordinates: 44°40′52″N 63°34′3.1″W / 44.68111°N 63.567528°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Nova Scotia |
| Municipality | Halifax Regional Municipality |
| Community | Dartmouth |
| Community council | Harbour East - Marine Drive Community Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.31 km2 (0.51 sq mi) |
| Telephone Exchanges | 902 |
| GNBC code | CAIKQ |
In January 2004, Crichton Park became the first residential area to receive natural gas service in Nova Scotia. Prior to that date, Nova Scotia relied on petroleum, coal, hydro, and wood.[3]
References edit
- ^ "Halifax Regional Municipality Urban Forest Master Plan" (PDF). halifax.ca. Government of the Municipality of Halifax. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ Map of Crichton Park, archived from the original on 2004-06-28
- ^ First Natural Gas Customers Connected in Nova Scotia, Sask Energy, 2004-01-16
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