Henry Island Nova Scotia Map

About Henry Island, Nova Scotia

Henry Island is a community in Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Henry Island is located at 45.9776°N, 61.5978°W.

Henry Island nestles where the Bras d'Or Lake, a vast inland sea, spills into the Atlantic, its shores a scalloped embrace of ancient rock and hardy spruce. It lies 36.0 km south-west of Inverness, NS (from Inverness, NS: bearing 219°T), and is situated 14.0 km north-west of Judique. The land here is a testament to the slow, relentless sculpting of glacial melt and coastal winds, a terrain of rolling hummocks carpeted in wind-stunted pines and wind-swept grasses, their roots gripping the thin, stony soil. The air, perpetually kissed by salt and mist, carries the sharp tang of brine and damp earth, a bracing perfume that clings to everything. Small, sheltered coves indent the coastline, their waters a shifting palette of slate grey and seafoam green, reflecting the often dramatic, cloud-laden skies that sweep in from the ocean, painting the island in an ever-changing light. The very character of Henry Island is one of resilience, of life finding purchase in seemingly unyielding ground, a quiet strength that mirrors the enduring spirit of its inhabitants. The history of Henry Island is etched in the shallow scars of past endeavors and the enduring legacy of its first peoples. For generations, its shores have been a gathering place, a source of sustenance drawn from the abundant waters and the wild, untamed land. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile pockets and sheltered harbors, carved out lives here, their fortunes tied to the sea. The island's economy, once a robust blend of fishing and small-scale farming, now leans towards a quieter rhythm, with tourism and local crafts offering a gentle pulse. Whispers of old fishing boats, their sails long since furled, still echo in the salty breezes, a reminder of the hardy souls who navigated these waters. The island’s distinctive character is a blend of this hard-won past and a present that cherishes its natural beauty, a place where the wildness of the Bras d'Or Lake meets the untamed spirit of the Atlantic.

About This Henry Island Map Page

Explore Henry Island, 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: 45.977617, -61.597752. 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 Henry Island includes the postal code (B9A), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Henry Island 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.