Bush Island Nova Scotia Map

About Bush Island, Nova Scotia

Bush Island is a community in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Bush Island is located at 44.2361°N, 64.3744°W.

Bush Island rises from the Atlantic, a low-lying crescent of land fringed with spruce and fir that lean into the prevailing winds. It lies 16.6 km south-south-west of Lunenburg, NS (from Lunenburg, NS: bearing 198°T), and is situated 15.9 km east of Middlewood. Its shores are a mosaic of smooth, sea-worn stones and resilient grasses that hug the exposed granite, where the salt spray paints a permanent sheen. The air here carries the briny tang of the ocean, a constant companion to the calls of gulls and the distant sigh of waves. Inland, the terrain is a gentle swell, dotted with shallow freshwater ponds reflecting the vast, ever-changing sky, and patches of boggy ground where hardy wildflowers find purchase. The character of Bush Island is shaped by this elemental encounter, a place where the land feels both vulnerable and enduring against the ocean's vast embrace. The history of Bush Island is inextricably linked to the sea, a legacy of fishing and shipbuilding that once pulsed through its small harbours. For generations, families here have coaxed a living from the cold, rich waters, their lives dictated by the tides and the seasons. While the great schooners that once sailed from these shores are now the stuff of legend, the echoes of that maritime past remain, whispered in the weathered clapboard of older homes and the sturdy, practical nature of its inhabitants. Today, the economy of Bush Island is more diversified, with tourism playing a growing role, drawing visitors to its rugged beauty and the quiet charm of coastal life. Yet, the deep-rooted connection to the ocean persists, a quiet strength that underpins the unique identity of Bush Island.

About This Bush Island Map Page

Explore Bush Island, 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: 44.236119, -64.374352. 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 Bush Island includes the postal code (B4V), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Bush Island 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.