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Clam Point Nova Scotia Map

Explore Clam Point, 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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PlaceClam Point
TypeCommunity
Province / TerritoryNova Scotia (NS)
LocationShelburne
CountryCanada
Latitude43.49176
Longitude-65.573535
Postal Code (FSA)B5A
Area Code782, 902
ImportanceVillage / hamlet
CGN IDCAHCS

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 upon the rugged Atlantic coastline, its edges defined by the relentless meeting of salt air and stone. 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. Beyond the immediate shoreline, the terrain rises toward the modest elevation of Sam Crowells Hill, which stands as a quiet sentinel over the surrounding flats. The landscape holds a particular clarity at dusk, when the light thins into a pale, translucent silver that makes the distance between the shore and the horizon seem almost illusory. Further inland, the Downeys River traces its path through the terrain, while the expansive reach of Bakers Flats offers a low, tidal contrast to the higher ground. Nearby, the coastal environment is further marked by the presence of Sand Hills Beach Provincial Park and the distant, rhythmic rush of Phils Falls, each contributing to a geography shaped by the constant movement of the tide. The economy of Clam Point remains deeply engaged with the sea, reflecting a history where generations have looked to the Atlantic for their livelihood. Small vessels depart at dawn, their silhouettes cutting through the morning mist to harvest what the cold, deep waters provide. Life here follows the pulse of the tides, a cycle that demands a certain vigilance and a respect for the shifting moods of the coast. This dedication to the maritime life forms the core of the local character, where the preservation of traditional skills is held with quiet importance. Even as the seasons turn and the air grows sharp with the coming winter, the people of Clam Point maintain a steady, purposeful focus on the work at hand, finding a grounded stability in the enduring presence of the ocean.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Port la Tour Bogs Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 4.4 km, 059° ENE · 1,023 ha
  • Sand Hills Beach Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 4.5 km, 019° NNE · 95 ha
  • Seal Island Light Museum (Museum) — 8.3 km, 356° N
  • Old Meeting House Museum (Museum) — 8.3 km, 357° N
  • Barrington Woolen Mill Museum (Museum) — 8.5 km, 357° N
  • Crows Neck Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 8.8 km, 099° E
  • Chapel Hill Historical Society And Museum (Museum) — 10.5 km, 273° W
  • Green Island Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 11.8 km, 226° SW
  • Bowers Meadows Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 17.3 km, 040° NE · 4,014 ha
  • Quinns Meadow Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 19.9 km, 025° NNE
  • Old Growth Forest Lands (Old Growth Forest) — 20.1 km, 028° NNE
  • Le Village Historique Acadien De La Nouvelle-Écosse (Art / Cultural Centre) — 23.9 km, 312° NW
  • Sieur Philippe Muis d'Entremont (Public Artwork) — 24.0 km, 313° NW
  • Black Loyalist Heritage Centre (Heritage Site) — 32.1 km, 029° NNE
  • Spinneys Heath Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 34.7 km, 328° NNW
  • The Islands Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 34.8 km, 031° NNE · 104 ha
  • Tusket Islands Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 34.9 km, 313° NW · 706 ha
  • Harpers Lake Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 35.2 km, 015° NNE
  • Osprey Arts Centre (Theatre) — 36.0 km, 034° NE
  • Shelburne County Genealogical Society (Heritage Site) — 36.3 km, 034° NNE
  • Sand Pond National Wildlife Area (National Wildlife Area) — 40.2 km, 330° NNW · 492 ha
  • Great Barren and Quinan Lakes Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 41.0 km, 344° NNW
  • Glenwood Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 42.4 km, 325° NW · 39 ha
  • Roseway River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 44.3 km, 017° NNE · 1,691 ha
  • Northwest Brook Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 47.4 km, 047° NE
  • Ghost Antler Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 47.9 km, 025° NNE
  • Tusket River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 50.7 km, 341° NNW · 1,663 ha
  • Tidney River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 54.3 km, 037° NE · 2,307 ha
  • Tusket River Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 54.5 km, 341° NNW
  • Sable River Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 55.6 km, 046° NE · 54 ha

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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. 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.

Location data for Clam Point 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