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| Place | Gavelton |
| Type | Community |
| Province / Territory | Nova Scotia (NS) |
| Location | Yarmouth |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 43.898207 |
| Longitude | -65.947051 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | B5A |
| Area Code | 782, 902 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | CANLY |
Gavelton is a community in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Gavelton is located at 43.8982°N, 65.9471°W.
Gavelton rests along the Atlantic coast, where the landscape rises toward the modest prominence of Moses Hill. It lies 15.0 km east-north-east of Yarmouth, NS (from Yarmouth, NS: bearing 64°T), and is situated 13.0 km east-north-east of Dayton. The Carleton River flows through the heart of the terrain, its dark currents reflecting the shifting, bruised purples of an impending maritime dusk. Only a short distance away, the quiet surface of Gavels Lake holds the stillness of the surrounding woods, while the distant, rhythmic energy of Tusket Falls provides a constant, low-frequency pulse to the air. The land here feels ancient and patient, with the damp salt breath of the Atlantic pressing inland to meet the freshwater veins that define the geography of Gavelton. Life in Gavelton reflects the endurance of those who have long looked to the water and the timber for their livelihood. Small-scale industry and the quiet persistence of local tradition govern the days, mirroring the steady, unyielding movement of the Carleton River as it makes its way toward the sea. History lingers in the way the local people manage the land, honoring a heritage deeply rooted in the exploitation of natural resources and the seasonal harvest of the woods. Whether watching the light fade over the nearby lake or listening to the persistent rush of the falls, one finds a sense of permanence that anchors Gavelton to this specific corner of the coast.
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Explore Gavelton, 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: 43.898207, -65.947051. 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 Gavelton includes the postal code (B5A), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
Location data for Gavelton 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 generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |