Freeport Nova Scotia Map

About Freeport, Nova Scotia

Freeport is a village in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Freeport is located at 44.2798°N, 66.3217°W.

Freeport, nestled on Long Island in Digby County, unfurls along a coastline where the Bay of Fundy's immense tides sculpt the very character of the land. It lies 16.3 km north-west of Meteghan, NS (from Meteghan, NS: bearing 309°T), and is situated 15.5 km west of Saulnierville. Here, the air carries the briny tang of the ocean, a constant companion to the rugged, sparsely treed terrain that slopes gently towards the water's edge. The light, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a soft, diffused quality, painting the weathered shingles of the houses and the weathered hulls of the fishing boats in hues of pewter and gold. The landscape itself feels both resilient and exposed, shaped by the ceaseless ebb and flow of the world's most powerful tides, a constant reminder of the elemental forces that govern life in this remote corner of Nova Scotia. The history of Freeport is deeply entwined with the sea, its economy historically reliant on the bounty of its waters. Fishing, particularly for scallops and lobster, remains a vital artery, its rhythm dictated by the seasons and the unpredictable moods of the bay. Evidence of earlier eras, perhaps the whisper of sail and the echo of shipbuilding, can be felt in the quiet persistence of the place. While not a bustling hub, Freeport possesses a distinct character, a self-reliance born from its isolation and the shared understanding of life lived in close proximity to nature's raw power. The small, well-kept homes, some dating back generations, speak of a continuity, a quiet pride in enduring the challenges and cherishing the simple beauty of their coastal home.

About This Freeport Map Page

Explore Freeport, 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: 44.279815, -66.321697. 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 Freeport includes the postal code (B0V), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Freeport 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.