Accommodations Nova Scotia
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Black Point, Nova Scotia
Black Point is the closest community in the Ten Beaches area to
Metropolitan Halifax, just 30 minutes away, on Highway 3.
Black Point is believed to have been given its name because its land
mass appear black from outside of St. Margaret's Bay. Original land
grants were given in 1786, but it wasn't until the 1800's that the
community began to take shape. Black's Point first post office
opened in 1867. A new school opened in 1879. And, United Baptist
Church was dedicated in 1898.
Today, the fire station and community hall are focal points of the
community, where community suppers and social events are held. The
village also boasts some antique and craft shops, and has two sand
beaches, the Black Point Beach and The Puddle Beach.
