Beaver River Nova Scotia Map

About Beaver River, Nova Scotia

Beaver River is a community in Digby; Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Beaver River is located at 44.0044°N, 66.1483°W.

Beaver River, nestled along the southwestern edge of Nova Scotia, presents a landscape carved by the persistent artistry of water and wind. It lies 18.6 km north of Yarmouth, NS (from Yarmouth, NS: bearing 352°T), and is situated 12.1 km south-south-east of Mavillette. The land here is a soft, yielding terrain, where rolling hills gently descend towards the salty embrace of the Bay of Fundy, their slopes often cloaked in a mosaic of spruce and fir, their dark green deepened by the frequent mists that drift in from the sea. Smaller deciduous trees, birch and maple, punctuate the evergreen dominance, their lighter foliage catching the sun in fleeting moments of golden light, particularly in the late afternoon. The air itself carries a distinct tang, a blend of pine resin and the briny breath of the ocean, a constant, subtle reminder of the proximity of the vast, shifting waters. The very ground feels damp, enriched by the steady moisture that nourishes the dense vegetation and feeds the numerous small streams that thread their way through the countryside, eventually finding their path to the larger waterway that gives Beaver River its name. Historically, Beaver River has been shaped by its deep connection to the sea and the bounty of its surrounding forests. The economy has long been tied to the rugged, yet rewarding, demands of fishing and logging, industries that have left their indelible mark on the character of the place, fostering a resilient and resourceful spirit amongst its inhabitants. Generations have learned to read the tides, the weather, and the whispers of the woods. While the large-scale logging operations of the past have receded, the echo of that industry can still be felt in the sturdy, practical construction of many of the older homes, built to withstand the coastal storms. The local fishing fleet, though smaller now, still ventures out, bringing in their catches, a tradition that continues to sustain a vital part of Beaver River’s identity, and the smell of drying nets and salt air often hangs heavy in the air near the waterfront.

About This Beaver River Map Page

Explore Beaver River, 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: 44.004439, -66.148278. 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 Beaver River includes the postal code (B5A), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Beaver River is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.