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| Place | Forbes Point |
| Type | Community |
| Province / Territory | Nova Scotia (NS) |
| Location | Shelburne |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 43.550079 |
| Longitude | -65.748529 |
| Importance | Small locality |
| CGN ID | CAMMW |
Forbes Point is a community in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Forbes Point is located at 43.5501°N, 65.7485°W.
Forbes Point is a rugged finger of land reaching out into the Atlantic, where the land softens into salt-scoured shores and the air tastes perpetually of brine. It lies 15.4 km north-west of Clark's Harbour, NS (from Clark's Harbour, NS: bearing 321°T), and is situated 15.1 km west of Barrington. Low, rounded hills, cloaked in a resilient tapestry of spruce and fir, tumble down to meet the restless grey sea, their slopes etched with the faint trails of deer and the occasional weathered stone wall, remnants of a time when this coast was more intimately tilled. The coastline itself is a dramatic interplay of sheltered coves, where small fishing boats rest at anchor, and exposed headlands battered by ceaseless waves, their granite faces glistening with sea spray. The light here is often diffused, a pearly luminescence that softens the edges of the landscape, and in the quiet of early morning, the only sound is the rhythmic whisper of the tide against the pebbles. The history of Forbes Point is inextricably tied to the bounty of the sea and the hardy spirit of its people. For generations, fishing has been the lifeblood of this place, with families whose names are whispered on the wind having plied these waters for cod, haddock, and lobster. The economy still relies heavily on the sea, though tourism has begun to find its footing, drawn by the raw beauty and the promise of authentic coastal life. Old boat sheds, their timbers bleached silver by the sun and salt, lean against the shore like tired sentinels, bearing silent witness to the enduring connection between Forbes Point and the ocean that shapes its existence. The distinctive scent of drying seaweed, mingling with the faint aroma of woodsmoke from distant hearths, is a constant reminder of the enduring traditions that continue to define this remote corner of Shelburne.
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Location data for Forbes Point 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 | June 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |