There’s nothing nicer than opening the car window and feeling the cool, salty air on your skin while you’re cruising by the sea. Pack some supplies and spend a couple of hours enjoying the sun at one of the stunning beaches near Cole Harbour. Picturesque options include:

• MacCormacks Beach (3 miles away).
• Lawrencetown Beach (5 miles away).
• Burncoat Head Park (7 miles away).

If you’re traveling to Cole Harbour for work-related reasons, there’s a good chance you’ll be visiting some convention and business centers. With your own set of wheels, you can rest easy knowing you’ll arrive on time. Here are some of the biggest and the best:

• Alderney Landing (6 miles away).
• Halifax World Trade and Convention Centre (6 miles away).
• Exhibition Park (11 miles away).

For some, owning a luxury vehicle is little more than a lofty dream. But renting your dream car is easier than you think! Experience the thrill of rolling into town in a snazzy sports car, even if it’s just for a short while. Or maybe all you’re looking for is a budget ride to bring you from point A to point B. Extravagant or economical? Either way, there’s a rental car to suit your style in Cole Harbour.

You’ll have to keep to the right while driving in Cole Harbour. Not only that, exercise a little extra caution if it’s your first time behind the wheel here. Once you have a feel for the roads, you can relax and start enjoying the scenery!

Speed limits typically range from 50km/h to 110km/h in Cole Harbour and there are penalties for exceeding the limit. Residential streets usually have a maximum speed of 50km/h, unless stated otherwise.

Normally your chosen car rental company will charge the amount detailed on the fine to your credit card, including local taxes. Alternatively, they may share your contact details with the relevant local law enforcement agency, who’ll then issue a fine directly to you.

As is the case in many places, normal cell phone usage is not permitted while driving around Cole Harbour. There is an exception for hands-free or Bluetooth capabilities. Just make sure you stay focused on the road.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit when driving in Cole Harbour is 0.05%. If you’ve got a big night planned, leave your car behind and organize some other way of getting home instead.

Yes you can. However, before you turn you are required to bring the car to a total stop and only continue if the way is clear.

Subject to a few exceptions, seat belts must be worn when the vehicle is in motion in Halifax County.