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Benacadie West Nova Scotia Map

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PlaceBenacadie West
TypeLocality
Province / TerritoryNova Scotia (NS)
LocationCape Breton
CountryCanada
Latitude45.937876
Longitude-60.731186
Postal Code (FSA)B1T
Area Code782, 902
ImportanceTown
CGN IDCACQZ

About Benacadie West, Nova Scotia

Benacadie West is a locality in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Benacadie West is located at 45.9379°N, 60.7312°W.

Benacadie West rests along the Atlantic coast, a quiet expanse defined by the rising prominence of MacLeods Hill and the persistent, low murmur of the Benacadie River. It lies 46.9 km west-south-west of Sydney, NS (from Sydney, NS: bearing 242°T), and is situated 8.9 km west of Eskasoni. The terrain here holds a particular quality of light at dusk, when the shadows stretch long against the slopes and the air takes on a crisp, saline edge that seems to sharpen the outlines of the trees. Beyond the immediate coastline, the landscape reaches toward the distant Bras d'Or Lake, while inland, the rugged terrain leads toward the Cains Mountain Wilderness Area, where the land remains largely undisturbed by the reach of modern industry. The history of Benacadie West persists in the modest architecture of its homes and the enduring practices of those who work the land and the water. Daily life in Benacadie West moves with a quiet intent, shaped by the seasonal shifts that dictate the rhythms of the coast and the maintenance of the homesteads tucked into the folds of the hills. The economy is deeply rooted in this immediate environment, drawing its character from the proximity to the river and the sea, which provide both a livelihood and a constant, grounding presence. Traditions here are kept with a steady hand, reflecting a culture that values the weight of the seasons and the simple, honest labor required to sustain a life in such a distinct maritime setting.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Old Growth Forest Lands (Old Growth Forest) — 5.2 km, 051° NE
  • Nova Scotia Highland Village Society (Museum) — 6.8 km, 279° W
  • Highland Village (Attraction) — 6.8 km, 280° W
  • Barra Forest and MacNeils Vale Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 9.2 km, 325° NW · 733 ha
  • Cains Mountain Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 11.9 km, 293° WNW · 555 ha
  • Irish Cove Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 14.6 km, 161° SSE
  • Washabuck River Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 15.4 km, 323° NW
  • Theatre Baddeck (Theatre) — 18.2 km, 355° N
  • Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site (Museum) — 18.4 km, 357° N
  • Mary Harper Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 19.8 km, 311° NW
  • Baddeck Bay Lookoff (Attraction) — 21.0 km, 003° N
  • Ben Eoin Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 21.2 km, 084° E · 90 ha
  • Humes River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 21.4 km, 300° WNW · 3,625 ha
  • MacAulays Hill Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 22.5 km, 014° NNE
  • Little Beaver Lakes Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 22.9 km, 247° WSW
  • Loch Lommond Pioneers Memorial (1828) (Attraction) — 23.1 km, 147° SSE
  • Middle River Framboise Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 24.2 km, 127° SE · 5,637 ha
  • MacRitchies Brook Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 24.3 km, 268° W
  • Gaspereaux River Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 25.7 km, 096° E · 48 ha
  • Orangedale Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 27.4 km, 259° W · 50 ha
  • Trout Brook Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 27.6 km, 303° WNW · 2,861 ha
  • St. Mary's Catholic Church (Attraction) — 28.0 km, 073° ENE
  • Whycocomagh Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 28.2 km, 277° W · 196 ha
  • Look-Off #2 (Viewpoint) — 28.3 km, 276° W
  • Orangedale Railway Museum (Museum) — 28.3 km, 262° W
  • Orangedale Station Museum (Museum) — 28.3 km, 262° W
  • Salt Mountain Memorial Park Hugh McLennan (Monument) — 28.3 km, 276° W
  • Seal Cove Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 28.5 km, 259° WSW
  • MacDonalds Pond Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 29.6 km, 270° W
  • Uisge Ban Falls Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 29.7 km, 352° N · 147 ha

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About This Benacadie West Map Page

Explore Benacadie West, 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: 45.937876, -60.731186. 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. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Benacadie West includes the postal code (B1T), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Benacadie West 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.

Page generatedAugust 2026
Location dataCanadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada