Postal Code B3J 2A3: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Halifax, Nova Scotia uses postal code B3J 2A3. Its reference point is at latitude 44.6463 and longitude -63.5736 (44°38'46.7"N 63°34'25.0"W).
Location Overview of Postal Code B3J 2A3
B3J 2A3 belongs to the B3J forward sortation area (FSA), which has 424 postal codes in our directory, mostly around Halifax.
Halifax has 4,730 postal codes in our directory.
Nova Scotia has 29,933 postal codes listed in total.
The nearest listed postal code is B3J 0G1 (Halifax), which shares the same reference point.
| Postal code | B3J 2A3 |
|---|---|
| Place | Halifax |
| Forward sortation area (FSA) | B3J |
| Province | Nova Scotia |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 44.6463 |
| Longitude | -63.5736 |
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Map of Postal Code B3J 2A3
Map centred on 44.6463, -63.5736. The pin marks the postal code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Halifax, Nova Scotia
Postal Codes Near B3J 2A3
These 16 postal codes have the closest reference points to B3J 2A3, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to postal code B3J 2A3, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
- Shearwater – 1.8 km southeast
- Dartmouth – 4.4 km northeast
- Lower Prospect – 4.8 km southwest
- East Lawrencetown – 4.9 km northeast
- Fergusons Cove – 6.3 km south
- North Preston – 7.2 km northeast
- Herring Cove – 7.4 km south
- Goodwood – 8.2 km southwest
- Cole Harbour – 8.3 km east
- West Porters Lake – 8.4 km east
- Beechville – 8.8 km west
- Lake Loon – 8.8 km northeast
Schools Near Halifax
School places are usually allocated by home address, so families living around postal code B3J 2A3 should confirm their catchment school with the local education authority for Halifax.
Looking at nearby areas such as Shearwater, Dartmouth and Lower Prospect widens the choice of state, private and international schools. The links below open live Google Maps results centred on this location.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, playgrounds and walking trails around Halifax are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centred on postal code B3J 2A3.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies serving Halifax can be found with the searches below. In an emergency in Canada, call 911.
Residents may also use facilities in nearby Shearwater, Dartmouth and Lower Prospect.
Shopping and Dining in Halifax
Restaurants, supermarkets and shopping centres in and around Halifax are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current opening hours and reviews.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Halifax, Nova Scotia can be found with the searches below.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From postal code B3J 2A3, Shearwater lies about 1.8 km to the southeast, Dartmouth lies about 4.4 km to the northeast, Lower Prospect lies about 4.8 km to the southwest, East Lawrencetown lies about 4.9 km to the northeast and Fergusons Cove lies about 6.3 km to the south in a straight line. Use the directions link for routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and coastline near Halifax show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About Postal Code B3J 2A3
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Halifax DSC 3376 (2341288189)”): Dennis G. Jarvis, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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