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Big Harbour Centre Nova Scotia Map

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PlaceBig Harbour Centre
TypeLocality
Province / TerritoryNova Scotia (NS)
LocationInverness
CountryCanada
Latitude45.867409
Longitude-60.989749
Postal Code (FSA)B2C
Area Code782, 902
ImportanceSmall locality
CGN IDCADDV

About Big Harbour Centre, Nova Scotia

Big Harbour Centre is a locality in Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Big Harbour Centre is located at 45.8674°N, 60.9897°W.

Big Harbour Centre rests along the quiet reaches of the Atlantic coast, where the land rises steadily toward the shoulders of Campbells Hill. It lies 39.7 km north of Arichat, NS (from Arichat, NS: bearing 3°T), and is situated 15.5 km south-east of Whycocomagh. The terrain here holds a particular stillness, especially at dusk when the salt air cools and the shadows lengthen across the slopes. While the River Denys winds its way through the landscape about 8 km distant, the immediate surroundings of Big Harbour Centre remain defined by the rugged interface of earth and sea. Inland, the dark surface of Black Charlies Lake sits tucked away 5 km from the coast, a hidden basin reflecting the wide, shifting skies of the region. Those seeking the forested trails of Whycocomagh Provincial Park find their destination 14 km away, leaving the immediate vicinity to the slow, steady work of the tides and the wind. The character of Big Harbour Centre reflects a history grounded in the practicalities of coastal life, where the economy has long favored the rhythms of the sea and the modest yields of the hillsides. Families here have maintained their connection to the land through generations, valuing a measured pace that allows the local traditions to endure without unnecessary fanfare. The light in the late afternoon often catches the texture of the grasses and the weathered wood of older structures, casting a gold hue that emphasizes the stark, honest beauty of the coast. Life in Big Harbour Centre proceeds with a quiet consistency, defined not by grand gestures, but by the persistent, daily attention required to thrive in such a singular, exposed position on the Atlantic edge.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Little Beaver Lakes Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 1.2 km, 233° SW
  • Old Growth Forest Lands (Old Growth Forest) — 6.1 km, 242° WSW
  • Orangedale Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 6.6 km, 293° WNW · 50 ha
  • MacRitchies Brook Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 7.6 km, 328° NNW
  • Seal Cove Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 7.7 km, 285° WNW
  • Orangedale Railway Museum (Museum) — 8.8 km, 295° WNW
  • Orangedale Station Museum (Museum) — 8.8 km, 295° WNW
  • River Denys Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 11.4 km, 262° W
  • MacDonalds Pond Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 11.9 km, 308° NW
  • Cains Mountain Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 12.8 km, 031° NNE · 555 ha
  • Whycocomagh Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 13.1 km, 323° NW · 196 ha
  • Ashfield Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 13.1 km, 277° W
  • Salt Mountain ViewPoint #1 (Viewpoint) — 13.5 km, 323° NW
  • North Mountain Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 13.5 km, 239° WSW · 1,080 ha
  • Salt Mountain Memorial Park Hugh McLennan (Monument) — 13.6 km, 323° NW
  • Humes River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 14.3 km, 357° N · 3,625 ha
  • Whycocomagh Picnic Park (Attraction) — 14.3 km, 320° NW
  • The Skye River Trail (Attraction) — 16.0 km, 317° NW
  • Nova Scotia Highland Village Society (Museum) — 16.0 km, 056° NE
  • Highland Village (Attraction) — 16.1 km, 056° NE
  • Barra Forest and MacNeils Vale Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 18.8 km, 039° NE · 733 ha
  • MacLeod Brook Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 18.9 km, 227° SW
  • Trout Brook Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 21.1 km, 344° NNW · 186 ha
  • Bornish Hill Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 21.4 km, 280° W
  • Mary Harper Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 21.4 km, 014° NNE
  • Washabuck River Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 22.6 km, 027° NNE
  • Irish Cove Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 25.2 km, 105° ESE
  • Nicolas Denys Museum (Museum) — 25.3 km, 158° SSE
  • St. Peters Canal National Historic Site (Attraction) — 25.6 km, 159° SSE
  • Battery Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 25.7 km, 158° SSE · 61 ha

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About This Big Harbour Centre Map Page

Explore Big Harbour Centre, 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: 45.867409, -60.989749. 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 Big Harbour Centre includes the postal code (B2C), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Big Harbour Centre 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