Kentville Nova Scotia Map

About Kentville, Nova Scotia

Kentville is a town in Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Kentville is located at 45.0777°N, 64.4953°W.

Kentville sits nestled within the shifting light of the Annapolis Valley, a landscape defined by the nearby Wolfville Ridge. It lies 29.8 km west-north-west of Windsor, NS (from Windsor, NS: bearing 289°T), and is situated 3.0 km west-north-west of New Minas. The air here carries a crisp, lingering dampness that settles over the low-lying fields as the sun retreats. To the south, the terrain holds the memory of moving water, with the Gaspereau River flowing about 6 km away, while the quiet surface of Wood Lake rests approximately 8 km from the center. Even the subtle drop of Moores Falls, situated about 4 km distant, adds a faint, persistent pulse to the surrounding topography, grounding Kentville in a terrain that feels both ancient and settled. The history of Kentville reflects a long reliance on the fertility of the earth and the industry required to harvest it. For generations, the local economy has looked toward agricultural production, serving as a hub for the processing and distribution of crops that thrive in the rich soil of the region. This focus on commerce and trade has shaped the streets, where brick facades and sturdy, utilitarian buildings stand as markers of a period when the railway acted as the primary artery for local growth. Life here proceeds with a steady, pragmatic focus, where the work of the day is measured by the seasonal movement of goods and the quiet persistence of those who manage the land. Cultural life in Kentville draws its character from the people who inhabit these valley slopes, maintaining a social climate that values neighborly reserve and local tradition. Public spaces and community events provide a venue for the quiet exchange of ideas, often centered around institutions that have long served the needs of the inhabitants. While the pace of modern life exerts its pressures, Kentville retains a distinct sense of self, shaped by the proximity of the natural features that define its boundaries. The experience of living here is defined by the way the afternoon sun hits the ridges, casting long, sharp shadows that emphasize the physical reality of a home built among the fields and the distant, cooling presence of the water.

About This Kentville Map Page

Explore Kentville, 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: 45.077707, -64.495306. 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. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Kentville includes the postal code (B4N), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Kentville 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.