Alderney Point Nova Scotia Map

About Alderney Point, Nova Scotia

Alderney Point is a community in Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Alderney Point is located at 45.4904°N, 60.9573°W.

Alderney Point rests where the land surrenders to the restless embrace of the Atlantic, a place where the air, thick with salt and the scent of pine, carries the cries of gulls and the low murmur of the tide. It lies 5.1 km east-south-east of Arichat, NS (from Arichat, NS: bearing 117°T), and is situated 15.5 km south-south-east of Louisdale. Rolling hills, cloaked in a tapestry of spruce and fir, descend towards a rugged coastline, a dramatic interplay of granite outcroppings and small, pebbled coves. The light here, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a crystalline clarity, illuminating the subtle greens of the low-lying coastal scrub and casting long, cool shadows that stretch inland. Life at Alderney Point unfolds with a measured cadence, dictated less by the clock and more by the ebb and flow of the sea and the changing seasons. The history of Alderney Point is deeply entwined with the sea, a narrative of hardy souls who found sustenance and shelter along this formidable stretch of coast. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of cod and the vastness of the ocean, carved out a life here, their resilience etched into the very character of the place. The economy, while once heavily reliant on fishing, has diversified, with small-scale aquaculture and tourism now playing a more prominent role, drawing visitors to experience the raw beauty and the quiet solitude. Echoes of generations past linger in the weathered clapboard homes and the occasional, almost shy, wildflower pushing through the stony soil, a testament to the enduring spirit of Alderney Point.

About This Alderney Point Map Page

Explore Alderney Point, Nova Scotia, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.490355, -60.957251. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Alderney Point includes the postal code (B9A), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

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