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Dean Nova Scotia Map

Explore Dean, 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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PlaceDean
TypeCommunity
Province / TerritoryNova Scotia (NS)
LocationHalifax
CountryCanada
Latitude45.190364
Longitude-62.887231
Postal Code (FSA)B0J
Area Code782, 902
ImportanceVillage / hamlet
CGN IDCAJDF

About Dean, Nova Scotia

Dean is a community in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Dean is located at 45.1904°N, 62.8872°W.

Dean sits nestled within the quiet contours of the Lemmon Hill, an elevation that watches over the steady movement of the Musquodoboit River. It lies 36.3 km east-south-east of Truro, NS (from Truro, NS: bearing 122°T), and is situated 15.6 km north-east of Centre Musquodoboit. The landscape here holds a stillness that deepens as the sun dips below the horizon, casting a long, amber glow that clings to the riverbanks and turns the dark conifers into silhouettes against the fading sky. Hamilton Lake rests in the nearby woods, a hidden basin of water barely two kilometers from the heart of the settlement, offering a cool, reflective surface that mirrors the shifting clouds. The air in Dean carries the scent of damp earth and pine, a persistent reminder of the dense forests that define this portion of the province. The economy of Dean has long been shaped by the presence of the Musquodoboit River, which provided the original impetus for settlement and continues to define the local character. While the pace of life remains modest, the legacy of forestry and small-scale agriculture lingers in the cleared fields and the sturdy architecture of the older homes. Residents often look toward Musquodoboit Valley Provincial Park, located twenty-three kilometers away, as a familiar destination for those seeking a deeper immersion into the surrounding wilderness. Life in Dean follows the seasonal transition of the river, from the high, rushing waters of spring to the ice-locked silence of the winter months, grounding the inhabitants in a cycle that feels both ancient and entirely present.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Old Growth Forest Lands (Old Growth Forest) — 8.0 km, 104° ESE
  • Mount William Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 10.7 km, 221° SW · 28 ha
  • Tait Lake Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 15.4 km, 134° SE
  • Twelve Mile Stream Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 17.9 km, 115° ESE · 1,793 ha
  • Abraham Lake Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 19.6 km, 098° E
  • Moose River Gold Mines Museum (Museum) — 22.0 km, 193° SSW
  • Musquodoboit Valley Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 23.4 km, 230° SW · 67 ha
  • Calvary River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 25.7 km, 334° NNW · 1,174 ha
  • Nancy's Cellar (Historic Ruins) — 26.1 km, 043° NE
  • Drug Brook Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 28.5 km, 033° NNE
  • Elmswood Educational Woodlot (Attraction) — 31.2 km, 238° WSW
  • Brookfield Railway Station And Heritage Society (Museum) — 31.8 km, 283° WNW
  • Mount Traber Bible Camp & Retreat Centre (Attraction) — 32.8 km, 238° WSW
  • Wood Street Look Offf (Viewpoint) — 34.6 km, 302° WNW
  • James Ross Tribute Monument (Monument) — 35.5 km, 302° WNW
  • 176 Nova Scotia Agriculture, Food Permit Renewal (Attraction) — 35.6 km, 305° NW
  • Glooscap Heritage Centre (Heritage Site) — 36.2 km, 296° WNW
  • Glencoe Veterans Honour Roll (Attraction) — 36.2 km, 046° NE
  • Colchester Historeum (Museum) — 36.2 km, 302° WNW
  • Colchester Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 36.3 km, 302° WNW
  • Cineplex Cinemas Truro (Cinema) — 36.4 km, 296° WNW
  • Little White Schoolhouse The (Art / Cultural Centre) — 36.7 km, 301° WNW
  • Mastodon Statue (Public Artwork) — 37.6 km, 262° W
  • Fundy Discovery Site Amphitheater (Theatre) — 39.5 km, 301° WNW
  • Stone Monuments - Foord St Stellarton (Monument) — 44.7 km, 023° NNE
  • Shoebox Drive-In (Cinema) — 44.9 km, 017° NNE
  • Trap Door Escape - Entertainment (Theatre) — 47.9 km, 023° NNE
  • Gallery 215 (Gallery) — 52.2 km, 287° WNW
  • Halifax Citadel National Historic Site (Heritage Site) — 68.1 km, 238° WSW
  • Black Cultural Centre For Nova Scotia (Art / Cultural Centre) — 71.0 km, 221° SW

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About This Dean Map Page

Explore Dean, 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: 45.190364, -62.887231. 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 Dean includes the postal code (B0J), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Dean 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.

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Location dataCanadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada