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Sackville Chris Crowell, REALTOR®

Lower Sackville

Living in First Lake and Armcrest

The streets around First Lake, Glendale Drive, Metropolitan Avenue and the Armcrest subdivision sit right beside Sackville Lakes Provincial Park. This is the recreation hub of Sackville, with the Sackville Sports Stadium, a public beach and splash pad, and pedestrian gates straight into the park's trail network.

Homes in First Lake and Armcrest

Most suburbs here were built in the 1970s on the southern edge of First Lake. The Armcrest subdivision, which listings describe as sought after, includes two-storey detached homes around 30 to 35 years old on municipal water and sewer. Split-entry homes are also common in the surrounding streets.

Who First Lake and Armcrest suits

Active households and dog owners who want trails, a beach and the stadium within walking distance of home.

Schools near First Lake and Armcrest

  • Sackville HighSenior high (grades 9-12), 1 Kingfisher Way, Lower Sackville
  • Leslie Thomas Junior HighJunior high (grades 6-8), 100 Metropolitan Avenue, Lower Sackville
  • Smokey Drive ElementaryElementary (Pre-Primary to grade 5), 241 Smokey Drive, Lower Sackville

Schools located in or beside this area include Leslie Thomas Junior High on Metropolitan Avenue, Smokey Drive Elementary and Sackville High, all in the Sackville family. Families should confirm the catchment for a specific address with HRCE's School Finder (Home Address Lookup), because boundaries can change.

Parks, lakes and recreation

  • Sackville Lakes Provincial Park (about 283 ha, roughly 14 km of crusher-dust trails around First and Second Lakes)
  • Pedestrian park gates at Armcrest Drive and Metropolitan Avenue
  • Kinsmen Park and First Lake beach (71 First Lake Drive) with playground, gazebo and splash pad
  • Glen Slauenwhite Trail along First Lake, Great Oak Trail, Lakeside, Hemlock, Canopy Creek and Beech Hill trails
  • Fenced off-leash dog field next to two baseball fields inside the park
  • Metropolitan Field and Skatepark (95 Metropolitan Avenue)
  • Sackville Sports Stadium (409 Glendale Drive): two pools, fitness centre, skating arena, curling, fieldhouse

Shopping, transit and services

  • Sackville Sports Stadium, home of the Lakeshore Curling Club
  • Sackville Arena at the north end of First Lake
  • Sackville Greenway paved trail connecting Glendale Drive to Sackville Drive shops
  • Halifax Transit route 84 Glendale

Commute from First Lake and Armcrest

Glendale Drive and Cobequid Road lead to Highways 101 and 102. Lower Sackville as a whole is about 25 km, roughly 20 minutes (approx.), from downtown Halifax by car.

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First Lake and Armcrest FAQ

Is the First Lake area of Sackville good for outdoor recreation?

Yes. Sackville Lakes Provincial Park wraps around First and Second Lakes with about 14 km of wide, stroller-friendly trails, and First Lake has a public beach, playground and splash pad at Kinsmen Park. The Sackville Sports Stadium is at the north end of the lake.

What is the Armcrest subdivision like?

Armcrest is a Lower Sackville subdivision next to the provincial park, with a pedestrian trail gate at Armcrest Drive. Recent listings show two-storey detached homes about 30 to 35 years old on municipal water and sewer.

What facilities are at the Sackville Sports Stadium?

The stadium at 409 Glendale Drive has a fitness centre, two pools including a leisure pool, a skating arena, a curling rink in season, an indoor fieldhouse in summer, studios and meeting rooms. It is run by the municipality.

Are dogs allowed in Sackville Lakes Provincial Park?

Dogs are welcome on leash on the main trails. There is also a fenced off-leash field about 1 km along the trail from the First Lake Drive parking lot.

What schools are near First Lake in Lower Sackville?

Leslie Thomas Junior High is on Metropolitan Avenue and Smokey Drive Elementary is nearby, both in the Sackville family that feeds Sackville High. Confirm the school for a specific address with HRCE's School Finder.

Where can I see homes for sale in First Lake and Armcrest?

Use the map search on this site and choose First Lake and Armcrest in the neighbourhood filter. Save the search and you'll get new First Lake and Armcrest listings by email, or book a showing and Chris will meet you there.

Who can help me buy or sell a home in First Lake and Armcrest?

Chris Crowell, REALTOR® with REMAX NOVA, lives in Sackville and works with buyers and sellers in First Lake and Armcrest and across Lower, Middle and Upper Sackville. Call or text 902-209-3919 or book a call on this site.

Sources

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