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| Place | Gerrish Valley |
| Type | Locality |
| Province / Territory | Nova Scotia (NS) |
| Location | Colchester |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 45.422785 |
| Longitude | -63.985222 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | B0M |
| Area Code | 782, 902 |
| Importance | Small locality |
| CGN ID | CANQG |
Gerrish Valley is a locality in Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Gerrish Valley is located at 45.4228°N, 63.9852°W.
Gerrish Valley holds a quiet stillness along the Atlantic coast, anchored by the rising presence of Birch Hill. It lies 25.9 km south-south-east of Springhill, NS (from Springhill, NS: bearing 168°T), and is situated 7.0 km north-west of Economy. The salt-laden air here clings to the spruce and fir, cooling the earth long before the sun dips below the horizon to cast long, violet shadows across the fields. While the Bass River of Five Islands flows with a rhythmic persistence six kilometers distant, the landscape remains defined by the proximity of the tides and the looming strength of the nearby hills. Within this geography, Five Islands Provincial Park offers a sheltered vantage point six kilometers away, while the distant, hidden waters of Newton Lake rest eight kilometers inland, undisturbed by the coastal winds. The heritage of Gerrish Valley reflects the resilience of those who have long worked the land and sea, balancing agricultural traditions with the demands of a changing economy. Life here moves with a steady, deliberate focus, shaped by the seasonal shifts that dictate the pace of work and the quiet gatherings of neighbors. The nearby terrain, marked by the elevation of Birch Hill, provides a constant backdrop to the daily industry that persists in this corner of the province. Even as modern demands influence the local way of life, the residents of Gerrish Valley maintain a deep connection to the land, finding value in the stark beauty of the coastal horizon and the enduring, weathered character of their home.
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Explore Gerrish Valley, 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: 45.422785, -63.985222. 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 Gerrish Valley includes the postal code (B0M), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
Location data for Gerrish Valley 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 |