Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to White Point Estates?

Getting here is easy!

If you're traveling by car
We are located 228 miles (368 km) south west of the Nova Scotia & New Brunswick border. Follow Route 104 to Truro. Take Exit 15 to Route 102 to Halifax. From Halifax just follow Route 103 to Exit 20A.

If you're traveling by air
The Halifax International Airport provides regular service from all major centers in Canada, parts of the United States and Europe. For more info visit http://www.hiaa.ca/. Private airplanes can be accommodated at the South Shore Regional Airport. Features include a 4,000 ft. landing strip, tie-downs, refueling, and lighting 122.8 VVR operations. This airstrip is located approximately 25 miles (45 km) from the resort. For more information, call 902.685.2887

From The Halifax International Airport
When leaving the airport to join Highway 102, follow the signs directing you towards Halifax. Leave this Highway at exit 3. The sign will say "Hammonds Plains". It is Route 213. Follow the "Hammonds Plains Road" until you reach Highway 103. Follow the sign leading to Yarmouth.Leave Highway 103 at exit 20A. The sign will say "White Point." The connector will take you to Highway 3, "The Lighthouse Route". Turn right onto this Highway and follow approximately 6 miles until you see the sign for White Point Beach Lodge. Make a left turn off Highway 3 then turn left again at our main entrance sign. Just follow the driveway until you reach the Main Lodge.

From Yarmouth, White Point Beach Resort is approximately 95 miles (153 km) on Route 103, Exit 20

Where is the closest town and what services does it offer?

The Town of Liverpool is just 10 minutes away from White Point and offers:

Shopping and other Services- Dry Cleaning, Grocery, Liquor/Beer store, Gas stations, Fast food, restaurants, banking/financial institutions, post office, bakery, florist shop, and much more.
Theatre- The Astor Theatre- This delightful community theatre, the oldest performing arts venue in the province, is located in Liverpool's historic Town Hall. The Astor graces Liverpool and area as both the local cinema and as a concert and theatre stage year round. www.astortheatre.ns.ca
Churches- Baptist, Anglican, Mormon, Pentecostal, Roman Catholic, United, and Johovah's Witness.
Hospitals-Queens General Hospital in Liverpool
Libraries- South Shore Regional Library and DeWolfe Memorial Library are both in Liverpool
Physicians and Dentists are available.
Museums- Queens County Museum, Sherman Hines Museum, Queen Fort Point Lighthouse, and Perkins house

Who are the current residents of White Point Estates?

People from all over the world call White Point Estates their home. For some, it is a vacation retreat and for others, it is a permanent residence. As a resident of White Point Estates, your neighbors will be from all over the world, from Europe and the United States to other parts of Canada and also from within the Atlantic Provinces.

What is the climate like in Nova Scotia?

Being surrounded by water, Nova Scotia's climate is regulated by the oceans presence making it quite temperate. This results in a moderately cold winter, usually ranging from -15 Celcius to -4 Celcius (. Nova Scotian springs are usually quite cool. The average spring temperatures range from 6 to 15C. Summers usually never get too hot, the average temperature ranges from 16 C to 25 C and very rarely exceeds 30 degrees Celcius.

Nova Scotia is known for its beautiful fall season. Fall is one of the most popular tourist seasons, mainly because of Nova Scotia's spectacular fall colours of the leaves.

For the current weather forecast visit http://weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/city/pages/ns-39_metric_e.html

What services are included?

Year-round services include central water and power supply, garbage removal and snow removal. The roads and water system are maintained by the White Point Beach Resort Engineering Department.

Are the covenants flexible?

No, the covenants are a common agreement that all the residents of White Point Estates enter into and comes with your deed.

Will construction assistance be provided?

Once you purchase the land, there is no immediate requirement to build. When you are ready to begin construction, the team at White Point Estates would be pleased to provide you with construction advice and assistance including tips for a home design that will help you take advantage of all of the beautiful natural surroundings White Point Estates has to offer. We would also be more than happy to provide you with a list of recommended local architects who will help you to make the home of your dreams a reality.