Glasgow Point Nova Scotia Map

About Glasgow Point, Nova Scotia

Glasgow Point is a community in Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Glasgow Point is located at 45.5666°N, 61.0953°W.

Glasgow Point rests at the edge of a broad, sun-drenched expanse where the land gently unfurls towards the Atlantic. It lies 8.8 km north-west of Arichat, NS (from Arichat, NS: bearing 315°T), and is situated 5.0 km south-south-west of Louisdale. Rolling hills, cloaked in a mosaic of emerald fields and darker, woodsy patches, descend towards the rugged coastline, a place where granite outcroppings meet the restless grey-blue of the sea. The air here carries a bracing salinity, a constant whisper of the ocean's immensity, and often, especially in the late afternoon, a soft, diffused light bathes the landscape in hues of amber and rose, giving the very stones a warm, inviting glow. The terrain is etched with the patient work of glaciers, leaving behind a scattering of smooth, rounded boulders and shallow, peat-stained ponds that shimmer like fallen pieces of the sky. The story of Glasgow Point is one of hardy resilience, deeply entwined with the rhythms of the sea and the soil. For generations, fishing boats have plied these waters, their weathered hulls a familiar sight against the horizon, a testament to an economy built on the bounty of the Atlantic. While the traditional fishing industry remains a vital pulse, a growing appreciation for local crafts and artisanal products has begun to enrich Glasgow Point's character, drawing visitors who seek the authentic and the handmade. Echoes of earlier settlers, those who first carved a life from this challenging yet beautiful land, can still be felt in the sturdy, salt-weathered architecture and the quiet determination of its people, a spirit that has weathered many a storm and continues to find beauty in the enduring landscape.

About This Glasgow Point Map Page

Explore Glasgow Point, 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: 45.566637, -61.095336. 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 Glasgow Point includes the postal code (B9A), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Glasgow Point 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.