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| Place | Cape Dauphin |
| Type | Community |
| Province / Territory | Nova Scotia (NS) |
| Location | Victoria |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 46.329129 |
| Longitude | -60.419279 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | B1X |
| Area Code | 782, 902 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | CAGCY |
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.
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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 generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |