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Brenton Nova Scotia Map

Explore Brenton, Nova Scotia, Canada, with this interactive street and satellite map. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above the map to switch views. You can “grab” the map and drag it to re-centre it, or use the + and buttons to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.

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PlaceBrenton
TypeCommunity
Province / TerritoryNova Scotia (NS)
LocationYarmouth
CountryCanada
Latitude43.967523
Longitude-66.047164
Postal Code (FSA)B5A
Area Code782, 902
ImportanceSmall locality
CGN IDCAEZR

About Brenton, Nova Scotia

Brenton is a community in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Brenton is located at 43.9675°N, 66.0472°W.

Brenton rests upon the rugged edge of the Atlantic coast, where the air holds a persistent, salt-heavy dampness that clings to the skin. It lies 15.3 km north-north-east of Yarmouth, NS (from Yarmouth, NS: bearing 21°T), and is situated 10.6 km south of Norwood. The terrain rises toward the shadow of Holmes Hill, a steady incline that anchors the landscape against the frequent coastal winds. Nearby, Brenton Lake sits in a quiet hollow, its surface often mirroring the slate-grey moods of the sky, while the Carleton River winds its course through the deeper reaches of the surrounding woods. Beyond the immediate tree line, the sudden, sharp rush of Snows Falls provides a constant, distant pulse, a reminder of the water that carves through the rocky foundations of this region. The history of Brenton reflects a persistent engagement with the land and sea, defined by those who harvested timber and worked the soil in the face of a demanding climate. Life here follows the turning of the seasons, with the local economy rooted in the traditional rhythms of agriculture and the extraction of resources that have sustained families for generations. People in Brenton move with a deliberate purpose, knowing that the environment requires a careful, steady hand to thrive. Even now, the late afternoon light catches the salt-crusted windows of the houses, casting a pale, metallic glow that seems to pull the horizon a little closer to the shore.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Ellenwood Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 5.5 km, 141° SE · 114 ha
  • Cedar Lake Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 7.3 km, 313° NW
  • Lake Annis Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 7.9 km, 017° NNE
  • Sloans Lake Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 9.7 km, 084° E
  • Hectanooga Cedar Swamp Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 12.1 km, 354° N
  • Tusket River Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 12.5 km, 104° ESE
  • Millstone at Milton Dam (Attraction) — 14.0 km, 203° SSW
  • Golden Horse Fountain (Monument) — 14.0 km, 203° SSW
  • Tusket River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 14.1 km, 089° E · 1,663 ha
  • Cineplex Cinemas Yarmouth (Cinema) — 14.6 km, 195° SSW
  • Firefighters' Museum of Nova Scotia (Museum) — 15.3 km, 202° SSW
  • W. Laurence Sweeny Fisheries Museum (Museum) — 15.4 km, 203° SSW
  • Yarmouth County Museum and Archives (Museum) — 15.5 km, 201° SSW
  • Mavilette Beach Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 16.5 km, 320° NW · 43 ha
  • Carleton River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 16.8 km, 038° NE · 919 ha
  • Tusket Islands Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 17.8 km, 165° SSE · 706 ha
  • Seafaring Sons of Yarmouth County (Monument) — 18.2 km, 205° SSW
  • Old Growth Forest Lands (Old Growth Forest) — 21.2 km, 017° NNE
  • Glenwood Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 22.3 km, 144° SE · 39 ha
  • Silver River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 22.9 km, 035° NE · 5,294 ha
  • Sand Pond National Wildlife Area (National Wildlife Area) — 23.6 km, 135° SE · 492 ha
  • Tobeatic Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 24.5 km, 058° ENE · 1,036 km²
  • Wentworth Lake Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 25.2 km, 021° NNE
  • Spinneys Heath Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 27.1 km, 139° SE
  • Great Barren and Quinan Lakes Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 28.2 km, 116° ESE
  • Wedgeport Sport Tuna Fishing Museum And Interpretative Centre (Museum) — 28.9 km, 170° S
  • Porcupine Lake Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 32.7 km, 012° NNE · 974 ha
  • Brier Island Whale & Seabird Cruises (Attraction) — 40.7 km, 323° NW
  • Mariner Cruises (Attraction) — 41.0 km, 324° NW
  • High Knoll Farm (Attraction) — 41.6 km, 325° NW

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About This Brenton Map Page

Explore Brenton, 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: 43.967523, -66.047164. 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 Brenton includes the postal code (B5A), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Brenton 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