Fenwick Nova Scotia Map

About Fenwick, Nova Scotia

Fenwick is a community in Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Fenwick is located at 45.7629°N, 64.1868°W.

Fenwick lies nestled in a landscape of rolling hills and fertile valleys, where the earth exhales a scent of damp soil and pine needles after a spring rain. It lies 8.1 km south-south-east of Amherst, NS (from Amherst, NS: bearing 166°T), and is situated 6.5 km north-east of Maccan. The land here is a patchwork of verdant fields, meticulously tended, giving way to dense woodlands that hold a quiet, ancient wisdom. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-clouded skies, spills in diffused sheets, softening the edges of the world and imbuing the air with a pale, ethereal glow. Farmhouses, their paint weathered to a gentle grey or faded barn red, punctuate the horizon, their chimneys occasionally puffing out thin tendrils of smoke, a subtle indication of life within. The overall character of Fenwick is one of quiet persistence, a place where the natural world dictates the pace, and human endeavour flows with it, rather than against it. The history of Fenwick is intrinsically linked to the bounty of the land, first understood and utilized by Indigenous peoples who navigated these waterways and forests for generations. Later, settlers arrived, drawn by the promise of rich agricultural soil and the timber that cloaked the hillsides, carving out a living through hard work and a deep understanding of the seasons. The local economy, while perhaps not as robust as in larger centres, still draws strength from its farming roots, with dairy herds grazing contentedly in the pastures and crops stretching towards the distant tree lines. Hints of past industries, perhaps small mills or workshops, might linger in the names of old lanes or the occasional disused stone foundation, whispering stories of a time when Fenwick’s output, however modest, contributed to the broader economic tapestry of the region. The quiet hum of daily life in Fenwick is punctuated by the distant lowing of cattle and the rustle of leaves, a gentle reminder of its enduring connection to the earth.

About This Fenwick Map Page

Explore Fenwick, 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: 45.762893, -64.186835. 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 Fenwick includes the postal code (B4H), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Fenwick 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.