Halibut Bay Nova Scotia Map

About Halibut Bay, Nova Scotia

Halibut Bay is a community in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Halibut Bay is located at 44.5458°N, 63.5537°W.

Halibut Bay nestles along the rugged Atlantic coastline, a place where granite outcrops meet the ceaseless push and pull of the ocean. It lies 11.7 km south-south-east of Halifax, NS (from Halifax, NS: bearing 165°T), and is situated 13.9 km south of Dartmouth. The air here carries a briny tang, a constant reminder of the cold, deep waters that shape the land and the lives lived upon it. Verdant forests, primarily of spruce and fir, climb the rolling hills that cradle the bay, their dark green hues a stark contrast to the often-grey skies overhead. Small, weathered fishing boats bob gently in the protected waters, their masts like slender fingers pointing towards the horizon, and the quiet murmur of waves lapping against the shore provides a perpetual soundtrack. Historically, Halibut Bay has always been intrinsically linked to the sea, its fortunes rising and falling with the bounty of the ocean. While shipbuilding once played a significant role, the bay’s economy now leans heavily on its fishing heritage, with lobster and, as its name suggests, halibut being prime catches. The landscape bears the marks of this maritime past, from the sturdy, salt-bleached wharves to the small, practical homes clustered near the water's edge, built to withstand the elements. A sense of quiet resilience pervades Halibut Bay; life unfolds at a steady, deliberate pace, dictated by the tides and the seasons, a rhythm that has persisted for generations.

About This Halibut Bay Map Page

Explore Halibut Bay, 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: 44.545779, -63.553725. 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 Halibut Bay includes the postal code (B3V), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Halibut Bay 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.