Explore Central Onslow, 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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| Place | Central Onslow |
| Type | Community |
| Province / Territory | Nova Scotia (NS) |
| Location | Colchester |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 45.377924 |
| Longitude | -63.325177 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | B2N |
| Area Code | 782, 902 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | CAGQJ |
Central Onslow is a community in Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Central Onslow is located at 45.3779°N, 63.3252°W.
Central Onslow occupies a quiet stretch of the Atlantic coast where the land yields to the persistent influence of the Salmon River. It lies 3.8 km west-north-west of Truro, NS (from Truro, NS: bearing 292°T), and is situated 5.2 km west of Bible Hill. The terrain rises toward the slopes of Half Moon Hill, shaping the horizon with a modest, persistent elevation that catches the low-angled light of early autumn. Beyond the immediate banks of the Salmon River, the landscape opens into fields that hold a damp, heavy scent of salt air and turned earth. Those seeking the wider geography of the region might find Irwins Lake tucked seven kilometers away, or travel eight kilometers to visit the quiet trails of MacElmons Pond Provincial Park. Even further, the descent of Sam Higgins Falls lies twelve kilometers distant, marking the rugged character of the surrounding inland reaches. The history of Central Onslow finds its roots in the agricultural potential of the intervale lands, where generations have worked the soil to sustain the local economy. Farming remains a quiet constant here, with the daily movement of machinery and the seasonal harvest dictating the pace of life. The proximity to the coast influences the temperament of the inhabitants, who move with the awareness that the tides and the river currents define the edges of their world. A sense of permanence persists in the older homesteads, where the architecture mirrors the simple, functional lines of the landscape. Life in Central Onslow maintains a focus on the practicalities of the land and the changing light on the water, keeping the focus fixed on the immediate, tangible horizon.
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Explore Central Onslow, 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: 45.377924, -63.325177. 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 Central Onslow includes the postal code (B2N), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
Location data for Central Onslow 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 |