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| Place | Grantville |
| Type | Community |
| Province / Territory | Nova Scotia (NS) |
| Location | Richmond |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 45.644318 |
| Longitude | -61.241068 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | CAOGW |
Grantville is a community in Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Grantville is located at 45.6443°N, 61.2411°W.
Grantville rests on a gentle slope, where the land dips and swells towards the embrace of the Bras d'Or Lake. It lies 9.5 km east-north-east of Port Hawkesbury, NS (from Port Hawkesbury, NS: bearing 71°T), and is situated 14.2 km west-north-west of Louisdale. The air here carries the briny tang of saltwater, mingled with the sweet, resinous scent of spruce and fir trees that carpet the surrounding hills. Sunlight, filtered through the evergreen canopy, often paints the moss-covered rocks and the occasional weathered fence post with a diffused, golden light. The terrain is a mosaic of small clearings and dense woodland, with winding dirt tracks hinting at hidden homesteads and quiet coves. This is a place where the horizon feels close, softened by the rolling contours of the land, and where the quiet hum of insects can sometimes be the loudest sound. Historically, Grantville’s fortunes have been tied to the waters that define it, particularly the rich fishing grounds of the Bras d'Or Lake. For generations, the economy revolved around the bounty of cod, lobster, and scallops, a livelihood that shaped the character of its inhabitants and left an imprint on the very structure of the place, with small wharves and boat sheds dotting the shoreline. While the fishing industry has evolved, a deep connection to the water persists, evident in the boats bobbing at anchor and the tales of the sea shared in the local general store. The land itself, though not overtly dramatic, offers a quiet resilience, supporting small-scale farming and forestry, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have made Grantville their home.
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Location data for Grantville 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 | June 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |