Hantsport Nova Scotia Map

About Hantsport, Nova Scotia

Hantsport is a community in Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Hantsport is located at 45.0640°N, 64.1808°W.

Hantsport rests on the Minas Basin, a place where the Bay of Fundy's immense tides breathe life into the salt marshes and shape the very character of the land. It lies 8.7 km north-north-west of Windsor, NS (from Windsor, NS: bearing 336°T), and is situated 7.7 km north of Falmouth. The air here, especially at dawn, carries a crisp, briny tang, a constant reminder of the powerful waters that have carved this coastline. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, give way to fertile farmland, a patchwork of green and gold under wide, often dramatic skies. The houses, many built with a sturdy, practical grace, seem to huddle against the elements, their windows often reflecting the shifting light of the bay, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of those who have called Hantsport home. For generations, Hantsport's fortunes have been inextricably linked to the sea and the rich earth. Once a bustling shipbuilding centre, the echoes of that maritime past can still be felt in the sturdy architecture and the local lore. Today, the economy leans on agriculture, with apple orchards and blueberry fields dotting the surrounding landscape, their bounty celebrated in local markets. The presence of the Avon River estuary, a vital artery feeding into the vast Minas Basin, continues to influence the daily lives of Hantsport residents, shaping their rhythms and their connection to the natural world. The quiet hum of tractors in the fields and the distant cry of seagulls overhead are the enduring soundtrack of this enduring Nova Scotian village.

About This Hantsport Map Page

Explore Hantsport, 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: 45.064005, -64.180837. 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 Hantsport 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 Hantsport 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.