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| Place | Elmsdale |
| Type | Community |
| Province / Territory | Nova Scotia (NS) |
| Location | Hants; Halifax |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 44.967494 |
| Longitude | -63.504482 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | B2S |
| Area Code | 782, 902 |
| Importance | Town |
| CGN ID | CALGE |
Elmsdale is a community in Hants; Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Elmsdale is located at 44.9675°N, 63.5045°W.
Elmsdale rests upon the gentle, rolling terrain near the Oak Hill, where the land holds the quiet weight of the interior. It lies 22.7 km south-south-west of Stewiacke, NS (from Stewiacke, NS: bearing 213°T), and is situated 3.7 km north-east of Enfield. The Shubenacadie River defines the character of the landscape, its waters carving a path that has long dictated the flow of life through these woods. When dusk settles, the light turns a bruised, soft violet, catching the river in a way that makes the dark water appear as polished slate. Beaver Lake sits tucked away 4 km from the center, offering a stillness that contrasts with the constant, purposeful movement of the current nearby. Even in the height of summer, the air here retains a crisp edge, carrying the scent of damp earth and pine needles from the surrounding stands of spruce and fir. The economy of Elmsdale has grown alongside the movement of goods and people, serving as a vital connection point that bridges the distance between larger hubs. History lingers in the local corridors, where the legacy of the railway and early industry shaped the settlement into a place of practical utility and steady labor. Residents find a sense of recreation and reprieve at Oakfield Provincial Park, located 9 km away, where the connection to the natural world provides a necessary balance to the demands of modern employment. Daily life in Elmsdale moves with a deliberate, grounded focus, reflecting a population that values both the productivity of the working day and the quiet solitude found along the riverbanks. The local character remains defined by this interplay between the demands of the modern world and the enduring, silent presence of the woods that frame the horizon.
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Explore Elmsdale, 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: 44.967494, -63.504482. 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 Elmsdale includes the postal code (B2S), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
Location data for Elmsdale 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 generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |