Halifax topographic map

The coastline is heavily indented, accounting for its length of approximately 400 km (250 mi), with the northern boundary of the municipality usually being between 50–60 km (31–37 mi) inland. The coast is mostly rock with small isolated sand beaches in sheltered bays. The largest coastal features include…

Average elevation: 46 m

The island is characterized by a number of elevations of ancient crystalline and metamorphic rock rising up from the south to the north, and contrasted with eroded lowlands. The bedrock of blocks that developed in different places around the globe, at different times, and then were fused together via tectonics.

Average elevation: 66 m

Average elevation: 45 m

Average elevation: 35 m

Average elevation: 92 m

Average elevation: 79 m

Average elevation: 17 m

Average elevation: 71 m

Average elevation: 67 m

Average elevation: 17 m

Average elevation: 105 m

Average elevation: 35 m

Average elevation: 64 m

Average elevation: 37 m

Average elevation: 38 m

Average elevation: 97 m

Average elevation: 80 m

Average elevation: 60 m

Average elevation: 96 m

Average elevation: 16 m

Average elevation: 46 m

Average elevation: 28 m

Average elevation: 97 m

Average elevation: 76 m

Average elevation: 75 m

Average elevation: 64 m

Average elevation: 14 m

Average elevation: 17 m

Average elevation: 21 m

Average elevation: 16 m

Average elevation: 67 m

Average elevation: 3 m

Average elevation: 112 m

Average elevation: 66 m

Average elevation: 71 m

Average elevation: 63 m

Average elevation: 93 m

Average elevation: 71 m

Average elevation: 21 m

Average elevation: 61 m

Average elevation: 111 m

Average elevation: 71 m

Average elevation: 62 m

Average elevation: 116 m

Average elevation: 27 m

Average elevation: 65 m

Average elevation: 111 m

Average elevation: 172 m

Average elevation: 187 m

Average elevation: 147 m

Average elevation: 88 m

Average elevation: 43 m

Average elevation: 81 m

Average elevation: 116 m

Average elevation: 13 m

Average elevation: 173 m

Average elevation: 108 m

Average elevation: 8 m

Average elevation: 0 m

Average elevation: 84 m

Average elevation: 18 m

Average elevation: 45 m

Average elevation: 21 m

Average elevation: 32 m

Average elevation: 52 m

Average elevation: 43 m

Average elevation: 2 m

Average elevation: 73 m

Average elevation: 93 m

Average elevation: 49 m

Average elevation: 17 m

Average elevation: 32 m

Average elevation: 79 m

Average elevation: 6 m

Average elevation: 77 m

Average elevation: 11 m

Average elevation: 38 m

Average elevation: 10 m

Average elevation: 16 m

Average elevation: 9 m

Average elevation: 13 m

Average elevation: 78 m

Average elevation: 25 m

Average elevation: 163 m

Average elevation: 104 m

Average elevation: 63 m

Average elevation: 41 m

Average elevation: 175 m

Average elevation: 85 m

Average elevation: 24 m

Average elevation: 227 m

Average elevation: 104 m

Average elevation: 239 m

Average elevation: 114 m

Average elevation: 98 m

Average elevation: 139 m

Sydney is on the east bank of the Sydney River where it discharges into South Arm of Sydney Harbour. Elevation ranges from sea level to 66 m (217 ft) above sea level.

Average elevation: 30 m

Average elevation: 64 m

Average elevation: 60 m

Average elevation: 7 m