Beechville Nova Scotia Map

About Beechville, Nova Scotia

Beechville is a community in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Beechville is located at 44.6362°N, 63.6821°W.

Beechville rests in a quiet embrace of rolling terrain, where the land gently slopes towards the shimmering waters of several small lakes. It lies 7.3 km west of Halifax, NS (from Halifax, NS: bearing 260°T), and is situated 9.1 km west-south-west of Dartmouth. The air here, especially as the sun begins its descent, carries a crispness that hints at its proximity to the Atlantic, a faint, salty tang mingling with the sweet scent of pine. Mature trees, mostly deciduous with a scattering of evergreens, stand sentinel over the landscape, their leaves a vibrant green in summer and a fiery spectacle in autumn, creating a dappled mosaic of light and shadow on the winding roads. The character of Beechville is one of peaceful coexistence with nature, a place where the natural world still dictates the pace, and where the quiet hum of life is often punctuated by the call of birds or the rustle of wind through the branches. The history of Beechville is deeply intertwined with the legacy of African Nova Scotians, a proud heritage that has shaped its identity and resilience. This area was a haven for Black Loyalists and later for refugees from the War of 1812, establishing a strong, self-sufficient community. For generations, the local economy was sustained by agriculture and forestry, with families working the land and drawing sustenance from the surrounding woods. While the economic landscape has evolved, the spirit of Beechville remains rooted in this enduring connection to its past and its people. The presence of historic churches and community gathering places serves as a quiet testament to the enduring strength and cultural richness of Beechville.

About This Beechville Map Page

Explore Beechville, 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: 44.63619, -63.682053. 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 Beechville includes the postal code (B3S), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Beechville 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.