Clam Point Nova Scotia Map

About Clam Point, Nova Scotia

Clam Point is a community in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Clam Point is located at 43.4918°N, 65.5735°W.

Clam Point rests where the land surrenders to the sea, a collection of weathered homes and sturdy wharves clinging to a rugged finger of coast. It lies 7.1 km north-east of Clark's Harbour, NS (from Clark's Harbour, NS: bearing 39°T), and is situated 8.0 km south of Barrington. Here, the air carries a perpetual tang of salt and brine, a bracing perfume that mingles with the damp scent of spruce and fir that spill down from the modest hills. The shoreline is a jumble of grey granite and barnacle-encrusted stones, punctuated by pockets of coarse sand where the tide, in its patient ebb and flow, leaves behind a glistening, ephemeral tapestry of seaweed and shell fragments. Gulls, like sharp white shards against the vast, often-grey sky, wheel and cry, their calls a constant punctuation to the murmur of the waves. The landscape feels worn smooth by the elements, a place where the wind is a sculptor and the sea a relentless artisan, shaping the very character of the place with each incoming tide. The history of Clam Point is intrinsically tied to the bounty of its waters, a tale of fishermen and boat builders whose lives were dictated by the rhythm of the ocean. For generations, this small settlement has been a vital hub for the lobster fishery, its economy a pulse that beats in time with the traps hauled from the cold, deep waters. The distinctive red buoys, bobbing like scattered jewels on the horizon, are a testament to this enduring legacy, each one a marker of hard work and a deep understanding of the sea's moods. While the clam beds that once gave the point its name may be less productive now, the spirit of resourcefulness and resilience remains. The weathered clapboard buildings, some painted in cheerful, defiant hues against the often-somber coastal palette, speak of a community that has weathered storms both literal and economic, a place where neighbours still know each other's boats and the passing of seasons is marked by the changing fortunes of the catch.

About This Clam Point Map Page

Explore Clam Point, 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: 43.49176, -65.573535. 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 Clam Point 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.

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