Portland Hills, Nova Scotia

Portland Hills is a subdivision in Dartmouth Nova Scotia that is part of the Halifax Regional Municipality. It is located east of Morris Lake and Portland Estates. It formed in 2001-2008 as an extension of the community of Portland Estates along Portland Street (Route 207). The neighbourhood is home to the Portland Hills Centre. Running through Portland Hills is Birches Park, which includes the Portland Hills Greenway 2.2 kilometre trail.

Geography
Portland Hills is about 6 km from Downtown Dartmouth, and is approximately 133 ha in landmass.

Transportation
Portland Hills Terminal, at the corner of Portland Street and Portland Hills Drive, is a hub for Halifax Transit bus services.

Schools

 * Elementary (grades primary to 6) - Portland Estates Elementary School
 * Junior High (grades 7-9) -- Ellenvale Junior High School
 * High Schools (grades 10-12)
 * English, with optional International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma program - Prince Andrew High School
 * French Immersion - Dartmouth High School
 * French Immersion International Baccalaureate - Cole Harbour District High School