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East River Nova Scotia Map

Explore East River, 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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PlaceEast River
TypeCommunity
Province / TerritoryNova Scotia (NS)
LocationLunenburg
CountryCanada
Latitude44.586447
Longitude-64.166634
Postal Code (FSA)B3Z
Area Code782, 902
ImportanceVillage / hamlet
CGN IDCAKVX

About East River, Nova Scotia

East River is a community in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. East River is located at 44.5864°N, 64.1666°W.

East River rests along the Atlantic coast, where the land rises to meet the sharp, salt-heavy breath of the sea. It lies 25.8 km north-north-east of Lunenburg, NS (from Lunenburg, NS: bearing 26°T), and is situated 7.8 km north-east of Chester. The terrain around East River defines itself through the presence of the Mountain Hill, which stands as a silent sentinel over the water. Within this rugged topography, the cool, dark depths of Labrador Lake sit cradled in the earth only a short distance away, while the distant, rushing mist of Hemlock Falls suggests the hidden movement of water through the forest. East River Provincial Park occupies the immediate shoreline, providing a threshold where the forest edge meets the shifting tides. At dusk, the light here turns a bruised, metallic violet, catching the surface of the river in a way that makes the water seem more like liquid slate than a simple current. The historical identity of East River draws its strength from the resourcefulness required to survive on the edge of the Atlantic. While the economy has shifted over generations, the surrounding landscape continues to demand a pragmatic relationship with the elements, favoring those who understand the temper of the coast. Visitors often find their way to East River Provincial Park, where the quietude of the surroundings allows for a singular focus on the interplay of stone and tide. Life in East River moves with a deliberate weight, grounded in the knowledge that the Atlantic is a constant, shifting neighbor that dictates the pace of the day.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • South Panuke Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 1.1 km, 356° N · 6,843 ha
  • Castle Rock (Viewpoint) — 2.3 km, 343° NNW
  • Long Lake Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 4.9 km, 318° NW
  • Old Growth Forest Lands (Old Growth Forest) — 5.2 km, 354° N
  • Blandford Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 5.9 km, 125° SE
  • Eyes on the Road (Public Artwork) — 6.2 km, 052° NE
  • Lordly House Museum (Museum) — 7.8 km, 230° SW
  • Chester Playhouse (Theatre) — 7.9 km, 228° SW
  • 52 Central Street (Historic Fort / Castle) — 8.0 km, 229° SW
  • Hubbards Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 10.2 km, 055° NE
  • Legacy Park Monument (Monument) — 11.5 km, 259° W
  • Hooked Rug Museum of North America (Museum) — 12.0 km, 059° ENE
  • Oak Island Interpretive Center (Museum) — 13.4 km, 232° SW
  • St. Margarets Bay Islands Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 13.8 km, 101° E
  • Grassy Island Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 16.2 km, 173° S
  • Card Lake Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 16.9 km, 330° NNW · 104 ha
  • Island Lake Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 17.9 km, 045° NE · 3,917 ha
  • West Dover Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 20.6 km, 113° ESE · 1,037 ha
  • Holden Lake Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 21.9 km, 285° WNW · 1,491 ha
  • Fishermen’s Monument (Monument) — 22.5 km, 117° ESE
  • Settlers Museum (Museum) — 22.8 km, 228° SW
  • Second Peninsula Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 23.0 km, 207° SSW · 19 ha
  • Panuke Lake Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 23.2 km, 012° NNE
  • Lunenburg Art Gallery Society (Gallery) — 26.0 km, 206° SSW
  • Boui (Attraction) — 26.1 km, 206° SSW
  • Lunenburg Waterfront (Attraction) — 26.1 km, 206° SSW
  • Kayak Tour Start Location (Attraction) — 30.9 km, 193° SSW
  • Sand Dollar Beach (Attraction) — 33.3 km, 198° SSW
  • Cineplex Cinemas Bridgewater (Cinema) — 36.1 km, 230° SW
  • Lunenburg County Historical Society (Heritage Site) — 36.5 km, 204° SSW

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About This East River Map Page

Explore East River, 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: 44.586447, -64.166634. 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 East River includes the postal code (B3Z), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for East River 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