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Fourchu Nova Scotia Map

Explore Fourchu, 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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PlaceFourchu
TypeCommunity
Province / TerritoryNova Scotia (NS)
LocationRichmond
CountryCanada
Latitude45.715656
Longitude-60.259598
Postal Code (FSA)B2J
Area Code782, 902
ImportanceVillage / hamlet
CGN IDCAMQU

About Fourchu, Nova Scotia

Fourchu is a community in Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Fourchu is located at 45.7157°N, 60.2596°W.

Fourchu clings to the rugged edge of the Atlantic coast, where the land yields to the sea amidst the jagged rise of the White Rocks Ridge. It lies 31.8 km south-west of Louisbourg, NS (from Louisbourg, NS: bearing 224°T), and is situated 1.0 km south-south-west of North Fourchu. The MacKenzies River carves its path toward the salt water, its dark, cool currents carrying the scent of pine and stone. When the low sun strikes the shore, the light turns the spray of the breaking waves into shifting prisms of grey and silver, illuminating the quiet persistence of the terrain. Just a short distance inland, the stillness of Bells Lake offers a mirror to the clouds, while the expansive Fourchu Coast Wilderness Area provides a sanctuary where the scrub and rock remain undisturbed by the reach of modern industry. The history of Fourchu rests upon the endurance of those who looked to the ocean for their livelihood, finding in the tides a source of both sustenance and struggle. Residents have long navigated the demands of a coastal economy, balancing the seasonal cycles of the fishery with the demands of an unforgiving climate. The air here holds a sharp, brine-heavy clarity, and the daily work of the people reflects a deep familiarity with the unpredictable moods of the Atlantic. Traditions persist in the quiet maintenance of gear and the shared knowledge of the shoreline, marking a life lived in direct contact with the elements. In Fourchu, the character of the day is measured not by the clock, but by the turning of the tide and the steady, rhythmic pulse of the surf against the coast.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Fourchu Coast Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 0.2 km, 197° SSW · 38 ha
  • Gabarus Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 7.1 km, 042° NE · 3,749 ha
  • Old Growth Forest Lands (Old Growth Forest) — 11.9 km, 299° WNW
  • Middle River Framboise Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 12.3 km, 299° WNW · 5,637 ha
  • Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic site (National Historic Site) — 21.0 km, 039° NE · 5,920 ha
  • Gaspereaux River Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 24.4 km, 334° NNW · 48 ha
  • The Stillwaters Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 24.5 km, 031° NNE · 2,969 ha
  • Loch Lommond Pioneers Memorial (1828) (Attraction) — 24.6 km, 283° WNW
  • Bastion du roi (Historic Fort / Castle) — 28.8 km, 047° NE
  • Résidence du gouverneur (Historic Fort / Castle) — 28.8 km, 047° NE
  • Louisbourg Visitor Center (Attraction) — 30.3 km, 045° NE
  • Ben Eoin Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 30.5 km, 331° NNW · 90 ha
  • Lieu historique national de la Batterie-Royale (Historic Ruins) — 30.5 km, 045° NE
  • Ruins of Old Louisbourg Lighthouse (Historic Ruins) — 31.5 km, 048° NE
  • Irish Cove Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 32.4 km, 288° WNW
  • Point Michaud Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 32.6 km, 251° WSW
  • Sydney & Louisburg Railway Museum (Museum) — 32.8 km, 045° NE
  • Basque Islands Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 33.4 km, 244° WSW
  • St. Mary's Catholic Church (Attraction) — 34.4 km, 344° NNW
  • Point Michaud Beach Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 35.9 km, 248° WSW · 61 ha
  • Mira River Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 38.5 km, 026° NNE · 87 ha
  • Baleine Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 39.1 km, 051° NE
  • Catalone Lake Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 39.6 km, 036° NE
  • Mi'Kmaq Association For Cultural Studies (Art / Cultural Centre) — 45.3 km, 007° N
  • Main-À-Dieu Fishermen's Museum (Museum) — 45.4 km, 045° NE
  • Wentworth Park Bandshell (Theatre) — 46.6 km, 007° N
  • Highland Arts Theatre (Theatre) — 47.3 km, 006° N
  • The Big Fiddle of the Ceilidh (Public Artwork) — 47.6 km, 006° N
  • Cineplex Cinemas Sydney (Cinema) — 47.6 km, 007° N
  • Cape Breton Centre For Heritage And Science (Art / Cultural Centre) — 47.7 km, 006° N

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About This Fourchu Map Page

Explore Fourchu, 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: 45.715656, -60.259598. 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 Fourchu includes the postal code (B2J), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Fourchu 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