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Creignish Nova Scotia Map

Explore Creignish, 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.

Interactive Map of Creignish, Nova Scotia

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PlaceCreignish
TypeCommunity
Province / TerritoryNova Scotia (NS)
LocationInverness
CountryCanada
Latitude45.732686
Longitude-61.45989
Postal Code (FSA)B9A
Area Code782, 902
ImportanceTown
CGN IDCAIJX

About Creignish, Nova Scotia

Creignish is a community in Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Creignish is located at 45.7327°N, 61.4599°W.

Creignish rests along the edge of the Atlantic coast, where the land rises sharply toward the heights of the Mill Hill. It lies 15.2 km north-north-west of Port Hawkesbury, NS (from Port Hawkesbury, NS: bearing 328°T), and is situated 8.0 km north-east of Havre Boucher. The air here tastes of salt and cold currents, a crisp clarity that defines the transition from the rugged shoreline to the inland slopes. Beyond the immediate reach of the coast, the landscape holds its secrets in quiet increments, with Brileys Lake sitting five kilometers away and the waters of the Wrights River winding through the terrain eight kilometers distant. Those who traverse this ground find the light at dusk particularly arresting, as it catches the crests of the waves and flattens the shadows against the hillsides, turning the familiar terrain into a study of deep blues and slate greys. To the northwest, the proximity of Craigmore Provincial Park, located nine kilometers from the heart of the settlement, offers a vantage point for observing the enduring composition of the Nova Scotian wild. The history of Creignish remains anchored in the traditional industries of the sea and the slow, deliberate cultivation of the earth. Life here follows the cyclical demands of the seasons, where the economy is as much a matter of local resilience as it is of formal trade. Residents often look toward the distant presence of Hartleys Falls, eighteen kilometers away, as a marker of the broader geography that surrounds their lives. This is a place of steady habits, where the cultural character is defined by the endurance of those who have long called this coastline home. Whether through the seasonal movements of the tide or the quiet persistence of daily chores, the people of Creignish maintain a connection to their surroundings that is both practical and profound, ensuring the identity of the place stays rooted in the harsh, beautiful reality of the Atlantic shore.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Old Growth Forest Lands (Old Growth Forest) — 3.6 km, 059° ENE
  • Troy Station Ceilidh-Trail Access (Attraction) — 4.9 km, 163° SSE
  • Christy's Look-Off (Viewpoint) — 6.4 km, 345° NNW
  • River Inhabitants Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 8.9 km, 101° E
  • Port Hastings Museum (Museum) — 10.4 km, 156° SSE
  • Strait Museum (Museum) — 10.4 km, 155° SSE
  • Mulgrave Heritage Centre (Museum) — 14.1 km, 157° SSE
  • Celtic Music Interpretive Centre (Attraction) — 16.3 km, 351° N
  • North Mountain Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 21.1 km, 074° ENE · 1,080 ha
  • Bornish Hill Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 21.5 km, 036° NE
  • MacLeod Brook Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 21.8 km, 086° E
  • River Denys Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 23.0 km, 059° ENE
  • Mulgrave Hills Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 24.7 km, 170° S
  • Art Gallery (Public Artwork) — 25.6 km, 112° ESE
  • Southwest Mabou River Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 26.5 km, 010° N
  • Ashfield Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 26.8 km, 053° NE
  • Louisdale Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 33.6 km, 114° ESE
  • Orangedale Station Museum (Museum) — 34.0 km, 057° ENE
  • The Skye River Trail (Attraction) — 36.8 km, 044° NE
  • Strathspey Performing Arts Centre (Theatre) — 36.8 km, 006° N
  • Allan J. MacEachen (Monument) — 36.9 km, 006° N
  • Whycocomagh Picnic Park (Attraction) — 37.6 km, 046° NE
  • Guysborough Historical Society (Heritage Site) — 38.2 km, 185° S
  • Cineplex Cinemas Antigonish (Cinema) — 43.2 km, 254° WSW
  • Fort Dorchester Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 46.9 km, 101° E
  • Commercial Cable (Historic Ruins) — 56.2 km, 143° SE
  • Theatre Baddeck (Theatre) — 68.2 km, 053° NE
  • Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site (Heritage Site) — 69.0 km, 053° NE

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About This Creignish Map Page

Explore Creignish, 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: 45.732686, -61.45989. 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 Creignish includes the postal code (B9A), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Creignish 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