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Forest Glen Nova Scotia Map

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PlaceForest Glen
TypeCommunity
Province / TerritoryNova Scotia (NS)
LocationInverness
CountryCanada
Latitude46.474241
Longitude-60.988605
Postal Code (FSA)B0C
Area Code782, 902
ImportanceVillage / hamlet
CGN IDCAMNM

About Forest Glen, Nova Scotia

Forest Glen is a community in Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Forest Glen is located at 46.4742°N, 60.9886°W.

Forest Glen rests quietly along the rugged Atlantic coast, where the land rises toward the shoulder of Hogsback Hill. It lies 17.4 km south of Chéticamp, NS (from Chéticamp, NS: bearing 174°T), and is situated 15.4 km east-north-east of Chimney Corner. The air here holds a distinct salt-heavy chill that clings to the spruce needles, while the light at dusk turns the nearby waters of Petit Lac into a sheet of hammered silver. Beyond the immediate rise of the hills, the Northeast Margaree River carves its path through the terrain, its presence felt in the cool, damp drafts that move through the valleys. While the vast expanse of Parc national du Canada des Hautes-Terres-du-Cap-Breton sits forty kilometers distant, the wild, unyielding character of the highlands informs the spirit of the coastline. Forest Glen maintains an economy rooted in the traditional rhythms of the shore and the surrounding timbered slopes, where the labor of the day follows the shifting tides and the seasonal turn of the weather. Life in Forest Glen relies on a deep familiarity with the immediate geography, where families have long navigated the transition between the coastal spray and the sheltered inland woods. The local character is defined by a quiet persistence, a way of living that acknowledges the isolation of the coast while finding strength in the clarity of the horizon. Whether tending to small-scale harvests or watching the weather roll in off the Atlantic, those who remain here cultivate a grounded existence, marked by the simple, steady movement of the wind across the ridge and the enduring stillness of the earth.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Old Growth Forest Lands (Old Growth Forest) — 0.4 km, 299° WNW
  • Ruiss Noir Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 1.0 km, 268° W · 1,602 ha
  • Margaree River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 2.0 km, 130° SE · 2,140 ha
  • Sugarloaf Mountain Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 5.8 km, 147° SSE · 746 ha
  • Cape Clear (Viewpoint) — 7.7 km, 092° E
  • Jim Campbells Barren Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 9.9 km, 032° NNE · 1,736 ha
  • Margaree Salmon Museum (Museum) — 13.2 km, 174° S
  • Chimney Corner Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 14.5 km, 224° SW
  • Les Caps Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 15.8 km, 342° NNW
  • Seaside Whale & Nature Cruises (Attraction) — 17.4 km, 354° N
  • Société Saint-Pierre (Art / Cultural Centre) — 18.8 km, 357° N
  • DR. Elizabeth Lefort Gallery & Museum: Les Trois Pignons (Museum) — 18.8 km, 357° N
  • Middle River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 19.1 km, 162° SSE · 5,618 ha
  • Whale watching Hot Spot (Attraction) — 20.3 km, 329° NNW
  • Margaree Brook Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 21.2 km, 202° SSW
  • North River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 21.2 km, 128° SE · 3,987 ha
  • Sea Wolf Island National Wildlife Area (National Wildlife Area) — 23.9 km, 239° WSW · 76 ha
  • French River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 24.8 km, 095° E · 164 km²
  • Baddeck River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 26.2 km, 143° SE · 2,778 ha
  • Masons Mountain Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 26.8 km, 212° SSW
  • Seven Falls Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 27.8 km, 178° S
  • Veteran's Monument (Attraction) — 29.8 km, 010° N
  • Egypt Falls Trail head (Attraction) — 32.6 km, 199° SSW
  • Iron Art (Museum) — 33.6 km, 119° ESE
  • Inverness Miners Museum (Museum) — 36.6 km, 222° SW
  • Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site (Heritage Site) — 45.3 km, 156° SSE
  • Theatre Baddeck (Theatre) — 45.3 km, 156° SSE
  • Allan J. MacEachen (Monument) — 56.0 km, 215° SW
  • Strathspey Performing Arts Centre (Theatre) — 56.0 km, 215° SW
  • Salt Mountain Memorial Park Hugh McLennan (Monument) — 57.2 km, 188° S

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About This Forest Glen Map Page

Explore Forest Glen, 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: 46.474241, -60.988605. 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 Forest Glen includes the postal code (B0C), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Forest Glen 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