Emerald Nova Scotia Map

About Emerald, Nova Scotia

Emerald is a locality in Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Emerald is located at 46.3166°N, 61.0356°W.

Emerald rests where the rolling hills of Cape Breton begin to soften, their green flanks meeting the vast expanse of the Atlantic. It lies 22.9 km east-north-east of Inverness, NS (from Inverness, NS: bearing 65°T), and is situated 5.0 km east-south-east of Margaree Forks. The air here carries the bracing scent of salt and damp earth, a constant reminder of the sea's proximity, even when it's out of sight. Fields, stitched with stone walls that have endured generations, spread like patchwork quilts across the undulating terrain, hinting at the careful cultivation that has shaped this land. Beneath a sky that often stretches in hues of bruised plum and pale gold as evening approaches, the landscape breathes with a quiet, persistent vitality, the very essence of a place rooted in the earth and touched by the ocean's breath. This is a place shaped by the sturdy resilience of its people, whose lives have long been intertwined with the rhythms of the sea and the bounty of the land. Historically, fishing and farming have been the lifeblood of Emerald, drawing sustenance from the rich coastal waters and the fertile, though sometimes challenging, soil. While the echoes of past industries might linger, the local economy today often finds its pulse in a blend of these traditional pursuits and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that defines Emerald. The legacy of those who first settled here, carving out a life from this rugged coast, is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of a community that understands the value of hard work and the quiet satisfaction of a life lived in harmony with its surroundings.

About This Emerald Map Page

Explore Emerald, 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: 46.316561, -61.035629. 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. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Emerald includes the postal code (B0E), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Emerald 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.