Glen Moir Nova Scotia Map

About Glen Moir, Nova Scotia

Glen Moir is a locality in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Glen Moir is located at 44.7187°N, 63.6807°W.

Glen Moir rests in a gentle hollow, a place where the land buckles and swells like a slumbering giant beneath a sky that often carries the scent of salt. It lies 9.8 km west-north-west of Dartmouth, NS (from Dartmouth, NS: bearing 304°T), and is situated 10.7 km north-west of Halifax. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep emerald of spruce and fir, slope towards the dark, cool waters of freshwater lakes, their surfaces often mirroring the bruised purples and soft greys of approaching weather. The air here, especially in the early morning, holds a damp, mossy fragrance, a constant reminder of the abundant rainfall that nourishes the thick undergrowth and the sturdy trees. Even in summer, a refreshing coolness can be felt, a subtle breath from the nearby Atlantic that keeps the heat from becoming oppressive, lending a quiet, persistent energy to the landscape. The history of Glen Moir is as layered as the sedimentary rock that underpins its terrain, a story whispered in the weathered wood of old farmhouses and the quiet hum of small businesses. Once, this land was a vital artery for the timber trade, with the swift-flowing rivers serving as natural highways for felled logs, a legacy still visible in the occasional unearthed artifact and the enduring strength of the local lumberyards. Today, while agriculture remains a quiet cornerstone, with fields of potatoes and hay gracing the more open slopes, Glen Moir also finds its livelihood in the skilled hands of artisans and the steady pulse of service industries catering to the nearby urban centres. The sense of place is palpable, a quiet pride in its resilience and a deep connection to the natural rhythms that have shaped it for generations.

About This Glen Moir Map Page

Explore Glen Moir, 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: 44.718665, -63.68074. 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 Glen Moir includes the postal code (B4A), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Glen Moir 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.