Chester
This small Nova Scotia sailing village wrapped around a deep blue harbour dotted with moored boats, where wooded shorelines, waterfront docks, and a compact local dining scene reward a relaxed coastal stay.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population2,348
- Nearest water from center 0.5 km0.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 0.3 km0.2 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Chester: quick answers
Where is Chester?
Chester is in Canada, about 54 km33 miles in a straight line from Halifax.
How do you get to Chester?
The nearest airport is Halifax (YHZ), about 1 hr 7 min away by road. The nearest train station is Halifax, about 59 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Chester?
The warmest month is August, averaging 19°C66°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -4°C26°F. The wettest month is December, with about 160 mm6.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Chester?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 2 restaurants, 4 cafés and 4 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Chester?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Lunenburg, Bridgewater and Mahone Bay.