Jordan Bay Nova Scotia Map

About Jordan Bay, Nova Scotia

Jordan Bay is a community in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Jordan Bay is located at 43.7026°N, 65.2381°W.

Jordan Bay lies nestled along the rugged, salt-kissed edge of Nova Scotia, where the land slopes gently towards the Atlantic's embrace. It lies 9.6 km south-east of Shelburne, NS (from Shelburne, NS: bearing 134°T), and is situated 12.6 km south of Jordan Falls. The shoreline here is a mosaic of weathered granite and smooth, sea-worn stones, punctuated by pockets of dark, resilient spruce that cling to the inclines, their branches often bowed by the persistent sea breeze. A scattering of sturdy, salt-bleached houses, their clapboard siding softened by decades of sun and spray, dot the landscape, their windows reflecting the shifting moods of the sky and sea. The air itself carries a clean, bracing tang, a constant reminder of the vast ocean that shapes every aspect of life in Jordan Bay, and the calls of gulls are a persistent, wild music against the hushed sigh of the waves. The history of Jordan Bay is deeply intertwined with the bounty and challenges of the sea. For generations, its economy has been anchored by the fishing industry, with lobster boats and fishing vessels forming a familiar silhouette against the horizon, their presence a testament to the enduring livelihoods forged from these waters. Evidence of early European settlement can still be glimpsed in the remnants of stone foundations and the old, winding lanes that trace the original paths of settlers. While fishing remains a vital pulse, the quiet charm of Jordan Bay has also begun to attract a different kind of visitor, drawn to its unspoiled natural beauty and the unhurried rhythm of its days. The subtle scent of drying seaweed, a common perfume of the coast, mingles with the faint, sweet aroma of pine needles, creating a unique sensory signature for Jordan Bay.

About This Jordan Bay Map Page

Explore Jordan 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: 43.70257, -65.23809. 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 Jordan Bay includes the postal code (B0T), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Jordan 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.