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Forties Nova Scotia Map

Explore Forties, 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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PlaceForties
TypeCommunity
Province / TerritoryNova Scotia (NS)
LocationLunenburg
CountryCanada
Latitude44.731581
Longitude-64.567619
Postal Code (FSA)B0R
Area Code782, 902
ImportanceVillage / hamlet
CGN IDCAMOV

About Forties, Nova Scotia

Forties is a community in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Forties is located at 44.7316°N, 64.5676°W.

Forties sits nestled within the quiet topography of the Reeves Hill, a landscape defined by the persistent, cold pulse of the Gully River. It lies 38.9 km south of Kentville, NS (from Kentville, NS: bearing 188°T), and is situated 8.8 km west of New Ross. The terrain here holds a particular weight, where the damp, granite-flecked earth meets the low-hanging light of a Nova Scotian afternoon. Veinot Lake rests nearby, its surface often mirroring the heavy, slate-colored clouds that drift over the surrounding woodlands. The water of the Gully River moves with a deliberate, singular purpose, carving through the rise of the land as if searching for a deeper path. Even when the air turns sharp and biting, the silence across the ridges feels heavy with an ancient, untroubled expectation. The history of Forties reflects a long relationship with the stubborn, rock-strewn geography that demands much of those who work it. Agriculture and forestry have long provided the marrow for local life, with small-scale operations persisting against the encroaching thicket of spruce and pine. Skerry Falls lies a distance away, a reminder of the raw energy that runs through these hidden corners of the province. Life in Forties moves according to the demands of the seasons, where the turning of the leaves or the first frost dictates the urgency of the day. It is a quiet persistence, found in the way woodsmoke rises against the horizon and the way the shadows lengthen across the clearings, leaving the land to settle into a cold and watchful rest.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Ross Farm Museum (Museum) — 8.8 km, 095° E
  • Old Growth Forest Lands (Old Growth Forest) — 9.0 km, 190° S
  • Holden Lake Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 10.4 km, 139° SE · 1,491 ha
  • Parkdale-Maplewood Fairground (Theme Park) — 11.4 km, 206° SSW
  • Parkdale -Maplewood Community Museum (Museum) — 11.4 km, 206° SSW
  • Cloud Lake Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 19.6 km, 289° WNW · 108 km²
  • Card Lake Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 23.0 km, 093° E · 104 ha
  • South Panuke Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 27.2 km, 094° E · 6,843 ha
  • Legacy Park Monument (Monument) — 27.5 km, 132° SE
  • Long Lake Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 28.7 km, 112° ESE
  • Wild Rose Park (Viewpoint) — 30.3 km, 138° SE
  • Wentzells Lake Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 30.3 km, 188° S · 24 ha
  • Scrag Lake Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 30.6 km, 240° WSW · 1,960 ha
  • Oak Island Interpretive Center (Museum) — 32.2 km, 139° SE
  • Lordly House Museum (Museum) — 33.3 km, 129° SE
  • 52 Central Street (Historic Fort / Castle) — 33.5 km, 130° SE
  • Chester Playhouse (Theatre) — 33.6 km, 130° SE
  • Smith Lake Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 34.2 km, 219° SW
  • Spirit Song Gallery (Public Artwork) — 34.2 km, 156° SSE
  • Pu'tlaqne'katik (Wilderness Area) — 34.7 km, 215° SW · 2,643 ha
  • McGill Lake Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 35.4 km, 259° WSW · 178 ha
  • Valley Drive-In Theatre (Cinema) — 36.4 km, 351° N
  • Torbrook Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 37.3 km, 298° WNW
  • Oaklawn Farm Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 37.3 km, 324° NW
  • Panuke Lake Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 37.3 km, 079° E
  • Cineplex Cinemas New Minas (Cinema) — 38.3 km, 012° NNE
  • Skull Bog Lake Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 38.4 km, 248° WSW
  • Kentville Migratory Bird Sanctuary (Migratory Bird Sanctuary) — 38.6 km, 003° N · 506 ha
  • Centrestage Theatre (Theatre) — 39.1 km, 008° N
  • Havey Farmsite (Historic Ruins) — 40.7 km, 029° NNE

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About This Forties Map Page

Explore Forties, 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: 44.731581, -64.567619. 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 Forties includes the postal code (B0R), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Forties 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