Timberlea and Tantallon NS Real Estate: Homes for Sale and Neighbourhood Guide

Timberlea and Tantallon, neighbourhood by neighbourhood

Beechville and Lakeside

The suburban edge closest to the city, along St. Margarets Bay Road at Highway 103 Exit 2. Beechville was settled in 1816 by Black refugees from the War of 1812 and was recognized by the province as a site of historic importance in 2018; Beechville Estates, a subdivision of about 420 homes, was built between 1997 and 2004. Lakeside is a small community beside the industrial park where the BLT Trail begins.

Timberlea

Once a semi-rural community called Nine Mile River, Timberlea grew into a suburb after the early 1990s with large developments such as Greenwood Heights and Glengarry Estates. Housing is mostly detached family homes on suburban lots, close to Highway 103 Exit 3, a Sobeys at the Exit 3 interchange, and the elementary schools on James Street.

Hubley and Five Island Lake

A residential stretch of Trunk 3 between Timberlea and Upper Tantallon, about 15 km from Halifax, with Highway 103 Exit 4. The area is known for its lakes, including Sheldrake Lake, Big Hubley Lake and Five Island Lake, and for subdivisions such as Lake of the Woods, Sheldrake Lake and Three Brooks. The BLT Trail runs through Hubley, mostly parallel to St. Margarets Bay Road.

Upper Tantallon

The commercial and service hub of the corridor, around Highway 103 Exit 5 where Hammonds Plains Road (Route 213) meets Trunk 3 and Route 333. Larger subdivisions such as Westwood Hills (over 770 homes, with building ongoing), Highland Park and Haliburton Hills sit on bigger wooded lots off Hammonds Plains Road. Bay View High and St. Margaret's Centre are here.

Tantallon and Glen Haven

Coastal communities on the eastern shore of St. Margarets Bay along Route 333 (Peggys Cove Road), a few kilometres south of Trunk 3. Homes range from older houses on large country lots to waterfront and water-view properties, with sailing, coves and islands close by. Glen Haven was once part of French Village and still carries family names like Boutilier, Hubley and Dauphinee.

Head of St. Margarets Bay

The northern end of the bay, past Upper Tantallon on Trunk 3, near the Head of St. Margarets Bay trailhead of the St. Margaret's Bay Rails to Trails. The main sandy beaches on the bay are at its head, at Queensland, Black Point and Cleveland. St. Margaret's Bay Elementary is on Ridgewood Drive.

Timberlea had 5,627 residents in the 2021 census, up from 5,497 in 2016 (Wikipedia, citing Statistics Canada). Upper Tantallon is listed at about 3,378 residents in 1,528 dwellings (Wikipedia; census year not stated).

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Schools in Timberlea and Tantallon

Beechville Lakeside Timberlea Jr ElementaryPre-Primary to Grade 1 (English and Early French Immersion), 22 James Street, Timberlea · Bay View
Beechville Lakeside Timberlea Sr ElementaryGrades 2 to 5 (English and Early French Immersion), 24 James Street, Timberlea · Bay View
Ridgecliff Middle SchoolGrades 6 to 9 English; Early French Immersion grades 6 to 8 and Late French Immersion grades 7 to 9, 35 Beech Tree Run, Beechville · Bay View
Five Bridges Junior HighGrades 6 to 9 English; Early and Late French Immersion, 66 Hubley's Road, Hubley · Bay View
Tantallon Jr ElementaryPre-Primary to Grade 1 (English and Early French Immersion), 1 French Village Station Road, Upper Tantallon · Bay View
Tantallon Sr ElementaryGrades 2 to 5 (English and Early French Immersion), 3 French Village Station Road, Upper Tantallon · Bay View
St. Margaret's Bay ElementaryPre-Primary to Grade 5 (English), 24 Ridgewood Drive, Head of St. Margarets Bay · Bay View
Brookside Junior HighGrades 6 to 9 English; Late French Immersion grades 7 to 9, 2239 Prospect Road, Hatchet Lake · Bay View
Bay View HighGrades 10 to 12 (English, Early and Late French Immersion), 31 Scholars Road, Upper Tantallon · Bay View

These are schools located in the Timberlea and Tantallon area, not confirmed catchments; all are in the HRCE Bay View family of schools. Catchment lines can change, so confirm the schools for any specific address with the HRCE School Finder before buying.

Parks, lakes and recreation

Beechville Lakeside Timberlea (BLT) Trail: a 13 km former rail bed with a crusher dust surface, from the Lakeside trailhead to Hubley, passing Governor Lake, Cranberry Lake, Black Point Lake and Five Island Lake
St. Margaret's Bay Rails to Trails: 32 km of rail trail from Highway 3 in Hubley to Hubbards, continuing on from the end of the BLT Trail
Bluff Wilderness Trail: a rugged network of non-motorized wilderness loops that branches off the BLT Trail near Cranberry Lake, best for experienced hikers
St. Margaret's Centre, 12 Westwood Boulevard, Upper Tantallon: two arenas, gym courts, indoor soccer and a fitness area
Jerry Lawrence Park, 4775 St. Margarets Bay Road, Upper Tantallon: used for municipal recreation programs such as paddleboard lessons
Micou's Island (Big Indian Island) off Glen Haven: a tidal island reached by a sandbar at low tide and a popular summer beach
St. Margarets Bay: sheltered harbours, coves and islands popular for sailing, with the St. Margaret Sailing Club in the area

Getting around from Timberlea and Tantallon

Highway 103 is the main route, with exits at Beechville and Lakeside (Exit 2), Timberlea (Exit 3), Hubley (Exit 4) and Upper Tantallon (Exit 5), and it is a four-lane divided highway all the way into Halifax. St. Margarets Bay Road (Trunk 3) runs parallel as the local route. Outside rush hour, the drive to downtown Halifax is roughly 20 minutes from Timberlea and a little over half an hour from Upper Tantallon (about 28.5 km), though traffic can add a lot more. Halifax Transit runs Route 21 and the Route 123 Timberlea Express from Timberlea and Lakeside, and Route 433 links Hubley Centre to Lacewood Terminal via Hammonds Plains; the airport is reached by following Highway 103 to Highway 102.

Timberlea and Tantallon FAQ

Are Timberlea and Tantallon part of the Halifax Regional Municipality?

Yes. Timberlea, Lakeside, Beechville, Hubley, Upper Tantallon, Tantallon and Glen Haven are all communities within HRM. They became part of the regional municipality on April 1, 1996. Tantallon, Hubley and Upper Tantallon fall in the St. Margarets Bay planning area.

Do homes here have municipal water and sewer?

It depends on the street. Halifax Water operates the water system in parts of Timberlea and Beechville, while many homes further west in Hubley, Upper Tantallon and Tantallon are on private wells and septic systems; during the 2022 dry spell HRM handed out drinking water at the Upper Tantallon fire station for residents whose wells were running dry. Always check the listing details and have the well and septic inspected when buying.

What schools serve the area?

The area is in the HRCE Bay View family of schools. Elementary schools include Beechville Lakeside Timberlea Jr and Sr Elementary on James Street in Timberlea, Tantallon Jr and Sr Elementary in Upper Tantallon, and St. Margaret's Bay Elementary; junior highs include Ridgecliff Middle School in Beechville and Five Bridges Junior High in Hubley, and Bay View High in Upper Tantallon covers grades 10 to 12. Confirm the schools for a specific address with the HRCE School Finder.

How long is the commute to Halifax?

Highway 103 has exits at Beechville, Timberlea, Hubley and Upper Tantallon and is four-lane divided into the city. Outside rush hour, expect roughly 20 minutes from Timberlea and a little over half an hour from Upper Tantallon to downtown, with more time at peak hours. Halifax Transit serves Timberlea with Route 21 and the Route 123 express, and Route 433 runs from Hubley Centre to Lacewood Terminal.

Where are the newer neighbourhoods?

Timberlea grew mostly after the early 1990s with subdivisions like Greenwood Heights and Glengarry Estates, and Beechville Estates was built between 1997 and 2004. In Upper Tantallon, Westwood Hills has over 770 homes with building still under way. After the 2023 wildfire, HRM began work on an emergency exit from Westwood Hills to Highway 103 and is consulting on connector roads, so it is worth asking about access when looking in the larger subdivisions.

What is it like to sell a home here?

Buyers come to this corridor for space, lakes, the bay and an easy highway run to the city, so presentation that shows off the lot, the water access and the trail connections matters. Well and septic records, lot details and school information are common questions from buyers, and having them ready helps a sale move smoothly. A local agent can give you a current read on demand for your street.

What is there to do outdoors?

The BLT Trail and the St. Margaret's Bay Rails to Trails together run about 45 km from Lakeside to Hubbards for walking, biking and skiing, and the Bluff Wilderness Trail offers rougher hiking off the BLT. There are lakes everywhere, from Governor Lake in Timberlea to Five Island Lake and Big Hubley Lake, and St. Margarets Bay has sailing, coves and the tidal beach at Micou's Island. St. Margaret's Centre in Upper Tantallon has two arenas, gym courts and a fitness area.

Where can I see homes for sale in Timberlea and Tantallon?

Current Timberlea and Tantallon listings are on this page and on the map search. Ask for listing alerts and Chris will email you when a home that fits comes up, or book a showing and he will meet you there.

Who can help me buy or sell a home in Timberlea and Tantallon?

Chris Crowell, REALTOR® with REMAX NOVA, works out of the REMAX NOVA office at 397 Bedford Highway and helps buyers and sellers in Timberlea and Tantallon and across HRM. Call or text 902-914-5455 or book a call on this site.

Sources

Community information is a general guide compiled from public sources in November 2026. Confirm school catchments, services and zoning for a specific property before you buy or sell.

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