Lake of the Woods Nova Scotia Map

About Lake of the Woods, Nova Scotia

Lake of the Woods is a neighbourhood in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Lake of the Woods is located at 44.6667°N, 63.7953°W.

Lake of the Woods lies nestled amongst a tapestry of rolling hills and dense woodland, a place where the air often carries the fresh, damp scent of pine needles and distant water. It lies 16.3 km west of Halifax, NS (from Halifax, NS: bearing 278°T), and is situated 14.3 km south-west of Lower Sackville. The terrain here is a gentle push and pull of land, with broad, shallow basins cradling the lake and its smaller, interconnected kin, all feeding into the grander flow of water that defines this region. Sunlight, when it breaks through the cloud cover that frequently graces the sky, paints the forest floor in shifting patterns of emerald and gold, illuminating the moss-laden branches of ancient trees and the soft, yielding loam underfoot. The quietude here is profound, broken only by the rustle of unseen creatures in the undergrowth or the distant cry of a hawk circling overhead, a natural symphony that speaks of a landscape largely untouched by the clamor of the modern world. Historically, Lake of the Woods was a vital artery for trade and sustenance, its waters a pathway for Indigenous peoples long before European settlement. Later, the surrounding forests provided timber for burgeoning industries, and the fertile land supported small farms that fed the growing province. While the large-scale logging operations have long since receded, a spirit of resourceful self-sufficiency persists in the local economy, often tied to the bounty of the land and water. Fishing, particularly for the lake's abundant trout and bass, remains a cherished pastime and a small economic driver, while the quiet charm of Lake of the Woods draws visitors seeking a respite from urban life, a place where the echoes of its past are still felt in the enduring rhythm of its natural beauty.

About This Lake of the Woods Map Page

Explore Lake of the Woods, 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: 44.666737, -63.795289. 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 Lake of the Woods includes the postal code (B3Z), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Lake of the Woods 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.