Habitant Nova Scotia Map

About Habitant, Nova Scotia

Habitant is a community in Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Habitant is located at 45.1545°N, 64.3989°W.

Habitant nestles in a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent sculpting of water and time, where fertile fields, cradled by gentle slopes, surrender to the embracing arms of the Minas Basin. It lies 11.4 km north-east of Kentville, NS (from Kentville, NS: bearing 41°T), and is situated 10.8 km north-north-east of New Minas. The air here carries the faint, briny whisper of the nearby Bay of Fundy, a constant reminder of the vast, tidal forces that define this corner of Kings County. Ancient maples, their leaves catching the diffused light of a maritime sky, stand sentinel over the cultivated earth, their roots delving deep into soil enriched by generations of careful tending. The very character of Habitant is one of quiet perseverance, a place where the land dictates the pace, and the sky, often a canvas of soft greys and luminous blues, sets the mood for the day. The history of Habitant is deeply entwined with the rich agricultural heritage of the Annapolis Valley, a legacy forged by Acadian settlers and later shaped by Loyalists and subsequent waves of immigrants. For centuries, this land has been coaxed into yielding its bounty, a tradition that continues today with orchards heavy with apples and fields dedicated to a variety of crops. The local economy, while rooted in agriculture, also finds strength in the surrounding industries that support and complement the land's productivity. A distinctive feature of Habitant is its connection to the broader ecosystem of the Minas Basin, where the immense tides influence not only the coastline but also the very rhythm of life, a subtle, powerful force that has shaped the character and resilience of this enduring place.

About This Habitant Map Page

Explore Habitant, 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: 45.154516, -64.398914. 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 Habitant includes the postal code (B4P), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Habitant 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.