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| Place | Black Rock |
| Type | Community |
| Province / Territory | Nova Scotia (NS) |
| Location | Kings |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 45.170015 |
| Longitude | -64.760888 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | CBPMU |
Black Rock is a community in Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Black Rock is located at 45.1700°N, 64.7609°W.
Black Rock is a place where the land gently slopes toward the Minas Basin, a broad expanse of tidal water that dictates much of its character. It lies 23.2 km west-north-west of Kentville, NS (from Kentville, NS: bearing 296°T), and is situated 11.2 km north-west of Kinsmans Corner. Here, the salt-laced air carries the distant cries of gulls and the low murmur of waves, a constant serenade to the rugged beauty of the coastline. The terrain, a mix of fertile lowlands and higher, wooded ridges, offers glimpses of the Bay of Fundy's dramatic tides, a spectacle that has shaped the very rhythm of life in Black Rock. The soil itself, a rich, reddish hue, speaks of ancient seabeds and fertile pastures, a testament to the enduring connection between the people and the land they cultivate. The history of Black Rock is deeply entwined with its maritime heritage and agricultural bounty. For generations, fishing boats have set sail from its shores, their catches contributing to a robust local economy that also thrives on the produce of its farms. The distinctive red sandstone, quarried from local cliffs, has built not only the foundations of homes but also the very identity of Black Rock, lending a unique warmth to its structures. This enduring connection to the sea and the soil has fostered a quiet resilience in its inhabitants, a practical wisdom passed down through families who understand the ebb and flow of both the tides and the seasons.
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Location data for Black Rock 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 generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |