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

Waypoints

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

Highlight • Lake

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

4.49 km

280 m

225 m

Surfaces

2.56 km

1.43 km