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Cape Dauphin Nova Scotia Map

Explore Cape Dauphin, 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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PlaceCape Dauphin
TypeCommunity
Province / TerritoryNova Scotia (NS)
LocationVictoria
CountryCanada
Latitude46.329129
Longitude-60.419279
Postal Code (FSA)B1X
Area Code782, 902
ImportanceVillage / hamlet
CGN IDCAGCY

About Cape Dauphin, Nova Scotia

Cape Dauphin is a community in Victoria, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Cape Dauphin is located at 46.3291°N, 60.4193°W.

Cape Dauphin stands as a rugged sentinel on the Atlantic coast, where the land yields abruptly to the salt-heavy breath of the sea. It lies 27.3 km north-west of Sydney, NS (from Sydney, NS: bearing 321°T), and is situated 11.1 km west-north-west of Alder Point. Near the slopes of Rooster Hill, the terrain rises in a series of weathered embankments that catch the first, pale amber light of morning, casting long shadows over the rocky shore. The air carries a persistent chill, a reminder of the deep water that shapes the character of the coastline, while the Barachois River, Dalem Lake, and Great Falls exist as quiet, distant companions to the north and west, holding their own steady courses through the hinterland. The history of Cape Dauphin reflects the endurance of those who looked to the North Atlantic for their livelihood, finding a life defined by the harvest of the tides and the seasonal shifts of the wind. Daily existence here moves with the tide, a practice that rewards patience and a keen eye for the subtle changes in the horizon. Those who dwell in Cape Dauphin maintain an economy long tethered to the sea, where the tradition of small-scale fishing and the cultivation of the rocky, demanding soil still inform the work of the day. Even as the modern world encroaches, the quiet persistence of the landscape keeps the focus on the immediate, tangible needs of the season, ensuring that the identity of the people remains as sharp and enduring as the granite cliffs themselves.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Kluscap Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 1.4 km, 231° SW · 2,777 ha
  • French River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 7.9 km, 318° NW · 164 km²
  • Dalem Lake Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 8.3 km, 185° S · 48 ha
  • Old Growth Forest Lands (Old Growth Forest) — 9.0 km, 226° SW
  • Glass Artisans Gallery (Attraction) — 9.8 km, 329° NNW
  • Plaster Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 10.5 km, 337° NNW · 17 ha
  • Bras D'or Lookoff (Attraction) — 11.5 km, 216° SW
  • St. Ann's Lookoff (Attraction) — 12.6 km, 228° SW
  • Iron Art (Museum) — 14.4 km, 269° W
  • Sydney Mines Fossil Centre (Museum) — 17.0 km, 124° ESE
  • Johnson Lake Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 17.0 km, 157° SSE
  • Sydney Mines Heritage Museum (Museum) — 17.1 km, 123° ESE
  • North River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 17.8 km, 256° WSW · 979 ha
  • Chapel Point Battery Site (Historic Ruins) — 18.5 km, 121° ESE
  • Welcome to Sydney Mines sign (Attraction) — 18.6 km, 126° SE
  • North Sydney Museum (Museum) — 18.7 km, 135° SE
  • Barrachois Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 19.9 km, 186° S · 118 ha
  • Powerline Road Outlook (Viewpoint) — 20.5 km, 216° SW
  • Baddeck River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 22.4 km, 250° WSW · 2,778 ha
  • Petersfield Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 25.3 km, 143° SE · 23 ha
  • MacAulays Hill Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 26.7 km, 221° SW
  • Cossit House (Heritage Site) — 26.8 km, 140° SE
  • The Big Fiddle of the Ceilidh (Public Artwork) — 26.8 km, 141° SE
  • Cape Breton Centre For Heritage And Science (Art / Cultural Centre) — 27.1 km, 140° SE
  • Highland Arts Theatre (Theatre) — 27.3 km, 141° SE
  • Cineplex Cinemas Sydney (Cinema) — 27.7 km, 139° SE
  • Wentworth Park Bandshell (Theatre) — 28.2 km, 141° SE
  • Cape Smokey Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 28.8 km, 006° N · 161 ha
  • Mi'Kmaq Association For Cultural Studies (Art / Cultural Centre) — 29.1 km, 143° SE
  • Cape Breton Drive-In (Cinema) — 30.1 km, 129° SE

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About This Cape Dauphin Map Page

Explore Cape Dauphin, 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: 46.329129, -60.419279. 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 Cape Dauphin includes the postal code (B1X), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Cape Dauphin 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