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Gannon Road Nova Scotia Map

Explore Gannon Road, 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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PlaceGannon Road
TypeUrban Community
Province / TerritoryNova Scotia (NS)
LocationCape Breton
CountryCanada
Latitude46.225548
Longitude-60.252703
Postal Code (FSA)B1V
Area Code782, 902
ImportanceVillage / hamlet
CGN IDCANIU

About Gannon Road, Nova Scotia

Gannon Road is a urban community in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Gannon Road is located at 46.2255°N, 60.2527°W.

Gannon Road follows the rising contours of the Atlantic coast, where the firm earth of Goat Hill rises to meet the salt-heavy air of the north. It lies 10.7 km north-north-west of Sydney, NS (from Sydney, NS: bearing 336°T), and is situated 2.0 km north of North Sydney. The terrain here holds a stubborn, rocky grace, with the moisture of the nearby Lily Lake seeping into the low-lying hollows to sustain a dense, hardy thicket. When the sun retreats toward the horizon, the light catches the surface of the distant Georges River, turning the water into a muted strip of hammered silver that anchors the view. Gannon Road maintains a quiet presence, defined by the persistent push of the sea against the rocky shoreline and the way the wind carries the scent of spruce and brine across the open slopes. Life along Gannon Road reflects the long-standing maritime character of the region, where the economy has historically leaned into the rhythms of the coastal landscape and the harvest of the sea. Small-scale industry and the maintenance of homesteads continue to define the daily efforts of those who reside on these slopes, preserving a heritage that values self-reliance and a deep familiarity with the changing seasons. The local traditions remain rooted in the practical knowledge of the land, passed down through generations who have navigated the challenges of the northern climate. Despite the modern pace of the world, Gannon Road keeps a steady, observant composure, content to exist in the quiet space between the high ground of the hill and the cold, vast Atlantic.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • North Sydney Museum (Museum) — 1.8 km, 168° SSE
  • Welcome to Sydney Mines sign (Attraction) — 2.2 km, 078° ENE
  • Sydney Mines Fossil Centre (Museum) — 2.5 km, 033° NNE
  • Sydney Mines Heritage Museum (Museum) — 2.6 km, 035° NE
  • Chapel Point Battery Site (Historic Ruins) — 3.8 km, 057° ENE
  • Johnson Lake Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 5.9 km, 231° SW
  • Petersfield Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 8.8 km, 164° SSE · 23 ha
  • Whitney Pier Historical Society (Museum) — 9.5 km, 146° SSE
  • Cossit House (Heritage Site) — 10.1 km, 155° SSE
  • The Big Fiddle of the Ceilidh (Public Artwork) — 10.2 km, 156° SSE
  • Cape Breton Centre For Heritage And Science (Art / Cultural Centre) — 10.3 km, 154° SSE
  • Old Growth Forest Lands (Old Growth Forest) — 10.6 km, 224° SW
  • Highland Arts Theatre (Theatre) — 10.6 km, 155° SSE
  • Cineplex Cinemas Sydney (Cinema) — 10.8 km, 151° SSE
  • Wentworth Park Bandshell (Theatre) — 11.6 km, 155° SSE
  • Mi'Kmaq Association For Cultural Studies (Art / Cultural Centre) — 12.6 km, 158° SSE
  • Cape Breton Drive-In (Cinema) — 12.9 km, 126° SE
  • Placard for New Waterford Hospital (Attraction) — 13.2 km, 079° E
  • Dalem Lake Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 13.4 km, 281° W · 48 ha
  • Cape Breton University Art Gallery (Gallery) — 14.0 km, 117° ESE
  • Barrachois Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 16.0 km, 236° SW · 118 ha
  • Dominion Beach Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 16.4 km, 093° E · 28 ha
  • Kluscap Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 16.4 km, 297° WNW · 2,777 ha
  • Bras D'or Lookoff (Attraction) — 19.6 km, 277° W
  • St. Ann's Lookoff (Attraction) — 22.5 km, 278° W
  • Miners Memorial Monument (Monument) — 24.2 km, 098° E
  • Big Glace Bay Lake Migratory Bird Sanctuary (Migratory Bird Sanctuary) — 24.4 km, 103° ESE · 118 ha
  • Big Glace Bay Lake National Wildlife Area (National Wildlife Area) — 24.4 km, 104° ESE · 123 ha
  • French River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 24.8 km, 315° NW · 164 km²
  • Powerline Road Outlook (Viewpoint) — 25.3 km, 258° WSW

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About This Gannon Road Map Page

Explore Gannon Road, 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: 46.225548, -60.252703. 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 Gannon Road includes the postal code (B1V), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Gannon Road 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