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Portland Lakes Greenway

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Portland Lakes Greenway

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Portland Lakes Greenway

01:18

4.99km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 27, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.55 km

Portland Lakes Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Portland Lakes Greenway is a 2.2-kilometer multi-use paved trail that traces a path between Russell Lake and Morris Lake. You're likely to see walkers, runners, cyclists, and skaters while …

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2.51 km

Morris Lake

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Morris Lake's long arms stretch across the communities of Cole Harbour, Shearwater, and Dartmouth. Once used for industry as the source of cooling water for the now defunct Dartmouth Refinery, …

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3.97 km

Russell Lake

Highlight • Lake

This shallow lake is heavily developed along most of its shoreline, however there is a nice undeveloped area along the north shore that you can access via the Portland Lakes Greenway.

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4.99 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.45 km

348 m

176 m

Surfaces

2.54 km

1.27 km

992 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 14 July

23°C

16°C

31 %

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Portland Lakes Greenway

Portland Lakes Greenway

Morris Lake

Russell Lake

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