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Elmsdale Nova Scotia Map

Explore Elmsdale, 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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PlaceElmsdale
TypeCommunity
Province / TerritoryNova Scotia (NS)
LocationHants; Halifax
CountryCanada
Latitude44.967494
Longitude-63.504482
Postal Code (FSA)B2S
Area Code782, 902
ImportanceTown
CGN IDCALGE

About Elmsdale, Nova Scotia

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.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Enfield Branch Women's Institute of Nova Scotia (Museum) — 3.9 km, 219° SW
  • Old Growth Forest Lands (Old Growth Forest) — 6.9 km, 105° ESE
  • Oakfield Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 8.1 km, 229° SW · 56 ha
  • Bennery Lake Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 8.6 km, 202° SSW
  • Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum (Museum) — 10.3 km, 193° SSW
  • 'lynx 1' Cf-101 Voodoo 416 (Attraction) — 10.3 km, 193° SSW
  • Waverley - Salmon River Long Lake Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 11.2 km, 172° S · 8,621 ha
  • Clattenburgh Brook Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 11.7 km, 146° SSE · 1,913 ha
  • Dollar Lake Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 13.8 km, 112° ESE · 395 ha
  • Halifax Citadel National Historic Site (Heritage Site) — 14.9 km, 217° SW
  • Shubenacadie Canal Lock 5 (Attraction) — 14.9 km, 219° SW
  • Tin Shop Museum (Museum) — 15.6 km, 030° NNE
  • Rawdon River Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 15.9 km, 221° SW
  • Sable Island Horse (Attraction) — 16.4 km, 034° NNE
  • White-tailed Deer (Attraction) — 16.5 km, 033° NNE
  • Devils Jaw Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 17.5 km, 286° WNW · 726 ha
  • Lake Egmont Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 18.6 km, 083° E
  • Sackville River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 19.4 km, 237° WSW · 804 ha
  • White Lake Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 21.0 km, 115° ESE · 568 ha
  • Waverley Village Mueseum (Museum) — 21.9 km, 200° SSW
  • Gibraltar Rock Lookoff (Viewpoint) — 22.0 km, 113° ESE
  • Mastodon Statue (Public Artwork) — 22.4 km, 030° NNE
  • Sackville Lakes Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 23.4 km, 209° SSW · 292 ha
  • Bell Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 27.0 km, 247° WSW · 23 ha
  • Pockwock Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 27.7 km, 241° WSW · 1,900 ha
  • Kennetcook River Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 28.7 km, 346° NNW
  • Big Meadow Brook Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 28.9 km, 023° NNE
  • Scott Manor House (Fort Sackville Foundation) (Heritage Site) — 29.2 km, 205° SSW
  • Cineplex Cinemas Dartmouth Crossing (Cinema) — 29.2 km, 189° S
  • Black Cultural Centre For Nova Scotia (Art / Cultural Centre) — 29.5 km, 175° S

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About This Elmsdale Map Page

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 generatedAugust 2026
Location dataCanadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada