Linwood Nova Scotia Map

About Linwood, Nova Scotia

Linwood is a community in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Linwood is located at 45.6507°N, 61.5745°W.

Linwood, nestled against the gentle curve of the Northumberland Strait, carries the salt-tinged breath of the ocean in its very air. It lies 17.4 km west-north-west of Port Hawkesbury, NS (from Port Hawkesbury, NS: bearing 283°T), and is situated 12.7 km south-west of Creignish. Rolling fields, a patchwork of emerald and gold under the wide Maritime sky, descend towards the shimmering, often pewter-toned, waters. The land itself is a study in subtle contours, carved by ancient glaciers and softened by centuries of wind and rain, where the occasional weathered farmhouse stands sentinel against the vastness. Here, the days often begin with a cool, damp embrace, the mist clinging to the low-lying fields before the sun, a slow-rising orb, begins to burn it away, revealing the sturdy character of the earth and its inhabitants. The history of Linwood is deeply entwined with the bounty of the sea and the resilience of those who worked it, a legacy that still echoes in the weathered docks and the quiet hum of small fishing boats. For generations, the economy here has been shaped by the rhythm of the tides, with lobster and scallops forming the backbone of local livelihoods. Beyond the immediate coast, the fertile land has supported agriculture, with generations cultivating crops that thrive in this forgiving climate. While modern industries have come and gone, the enduring spirit of Linwood remains, a quiet testament to a place where hard work and a deep connection to the natural world are not just traditions, but the very essence of life.

About This Linwood Map Page

Explore Linwood, 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: 45.65074, -61.574451. 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 Linwood 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 Linwood 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.