Boutiliers Point Nova Scotia Map

About Boutiliers Point, Nova Scotia

Boutiliers Point is a community in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Boutiliers Point is located at 44.6628°N, 63.9462°W.

Boutiliers Point unfurls itself along the rugged western edge of the Halifax Peninsula, a place where the land surrenders to the restless Atlantic. It lies 28.2 km west of Halifax, NS (from Halifax, NS: bearing 274°T), and is situated 10.3 km east-north-east of Fox Point. Here, the coastline is a study in granite and spruce, the dark, ancient rock worn smooth by centuries of wind and wave, while resilient evergreens cling to the thin soil, their needles catching the sharp, salty air. The houses, often weathered cedar shingles or painted clapboard, seem to huddle together against the prevailing winds, their windows facing seaward like watchful eyes. Between the scattered dwellings, the terrain rises and falls in low, wooded hummocks, interspersed with pockets of rough pasture and the occasional glimpse of a sheltered cove where lobster boats rest on their moorings. The light here, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a particular quality, a muted silver that softens the sharp edges of the landscape and lends a quiet, introspective mood to the scene. This stretch of coast, long a place of hardy settlement, has always drawn its sustenance from the sea, its economy historically tied to the bounty of lobster and groundfish that have sustained generations. The echoes of earlier lives are present in the weathered wharves and the remnants of fishing stages, silent testaments to a past etched by the demanding rhythm of the tides. While the fishing industry remains a vital thread, the character of Boutiliers Point has also been shaped by its proximity to the larger urban center, a subtle influx of new residents seeking a quieter pace and a closer connection to the natural world. The air often carries the faint, briny scent of the ocean, mingled with the earthy aroma of pine, a signature perfume of this coastal locale.

About This Boutiliers Point Map Page

Explore Boutiliers Point, 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: 44.66279, -63.946209. 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 Boutiliers Point includes the postal code (B3Z), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

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