Herring Cove (2006 pop.: 2,790)[1] is a Canadian suburban and former fishing community in Nova Scotia's Halifax Regional Municipality. It is situated on the eastern shore of the Chebucto Peninsula, 15 km (9.3 mi) south of Downtown Halifax. It is near the western approaches to Halifax Harbour, and can be reached both via Purcell's Cove along the coastal road and from inland via the Herring Cove Road through Spryfield. There are two schools in Herring Cove, William King Elementary and Herring Cove Junior High. The community is also home to a small variety of small businesses and programs.
It is notable as the landing point for several transatlantic communications cables including the fastest connectivity between London, England, and New York City.
- ^ Nova Scotia Community Counts: Statistical profile