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Fairmount Nova Scotia Map

Explore Fairmount, 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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PlaceFairmount
TypeUrban Community
Province / TerritoryNova Scotia (NS)
LocationHalifax
CountryCanada
Latitude44.644276
Longitude-63.634751
Postal Code (FSA)B3N
Area Code782, 902
ImportanceSmall locality
CGN IDCALME

About Fairmount, Nova Scotia

Fairmount is a urban community in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Fairmount is located at 44.6443°N, 63.6348°W.

Fairmount rests upon the rugged rise of Cowie Hill, where the Atlantic air carries a persistent, salt-heavy chill that defines the character of the terrain. It lies 3.5 km west of Halifax, NS (from Halifax, NS: bearing 264°T), and is situated 5.4 km west-south-west of Dartmouth. The landscape here is defined by a quiet proximity to the water, as First Chain Lake lies about 1 km away, offering a still, dark mirror to the grey skies that frequently settle over the slopes. Beyond the immediate rise of the hill, the broader geography reveals itself in the presence of Long Lake Provincial Park about 5 km away, while the distant, rushing energy of the Sackville River flows about 10 km from the local streets. At dusk, the light catches the uneven rock faces of the hill, casting long, bruised shadows that deepen the sense of solitude in the high ground. The development of Fairmount reflects the broader expansion of the region, anchored by a steady, pragmatic approach to living that prioritizes the comfort of established residential life. Residents often look toward the natural landmarks of the periphery, such as the distant, hidden drop of Bad Luck Falls about 5 km away, as anchors for their weekend excursions. The local economy and daily habits remain quiet and focused, shaped by the proximity to the provincial capital’s institutions and the steady, hummed transit of people moving toward their work. Life in Fairmount possesses a distinct composure, a quality found in the way the wind moves through the trees on Cowie Hill, reminding those who live there that the Atlantic coast is never more than a breath away.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Titanic Victims Cemetary (Attraction) — 0.9 km, 053° NE
  • Long Lake Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 1.0 km, 197° SSW · 1,723 ha
  • To Those Who Fly (1983) (Public Artwork) — 1.9 km, 083° E
  • Bayers Lake Mystery Walls (Historic Ruins) — 2.0 km, 266° W
  • St.Mary's Boat Club Upper Deck (Viewpoint) — 2.5 km, 107° ESE
  • Bella Rose Arts Centre (Theatre) — 2.7 km, 301° WNW
  • Steele Wheels Motor Museum (Museum) — 2.8 km, 279° W
  • Scotiabank Theatre Halifax (Cinema) — 3.0 km, 282° WNW
  • The Pit (Theatre) — 3.2 km, 103° ESE
  • Africville Heritage Trust Society (Art / Cultural Centre) — 3.5 km, 020° NNE
  • Dalhousie Art Gallery (Gallery) — 3.7 km, 101° E
  • Naval Museum of Halifax (Museum) — 3.7 km, 063° ENE
  • Royal Nova Scotia Historical Society (Heritage Site) — 3.9 km, 083° E
  • Public Archives of Nova Scotia (Museum) — 3.9 km, 101° E
  • Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History (Museum) — 4.0 km, 088° E
  • Blue Mountain - Birch Cove Lakes Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 4.1 km, 296° WNW · 1,317 ha
  • Centre For Art Tapes (Art / Cultural Centre) — 4.1 km, 076° ENE
  • Halifax Public Gardens (Attraction) — 4.2 km, 093° E
  • Halifax Citadel (Historic Fort / Castle) — 4.3 km, 086° E
  • Robbie Burns Monument (Monument) — 4.3 km, 093° E
  • Victoria Park (Attraction) — 4.4 km, 095° E
  • Sir Walter Scott Monument (Monument) — 4.4 km, 095° E
  • Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane (Cinema) — 4.4 km, 090° E
  • Saint Mary's University Art Gallery (Gallery) — 4.4 km, 109° ESE
  • Halifax Town Clock (Attraction) — 4.5 km, 086° E
  • Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (Gallery) — 4.9 km, 085° E
  • Prince of Wales Martello Tower National Historic Site (Heritage Site) — 5.8 km, 114° ESE
  • Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia (Heritage Site) — 5.8 km, 064° ENE
  • Fort Ogilvie (Historic Ruins) — 5.9 km, 113° ESE
  • Five Bridge Lakes Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 8.6 km, 252° WSW · 8,626 ha

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About This Fairmount Map Page

Explore Fairmount, 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: 44.644276, -63.634751. 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 Fairmount includes the postal code (B3N), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Fairmount 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