Explore Long Island, Nova Scotia, Canada, with this interactive street and satellite map. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above the map to switch views. You can “grab” the map and drag it to re-centre it, or use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
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This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Long Island, Nova Scotia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
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| Place | Long Island |
| Type | Community |
| Province / Territory | Nova Scotia (NS) |
| Location | Cape Breton |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 46.197586 |
| Longitude | -60.383567 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | B1Y |
| Area Code | 782, 902 |
| Importance | Small locality |
| CGN ID | CBVHM |
Long Island is a community in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Long Island is located at 46.1976°N, 60.3836°W.
Long Island rests as a low, quiet presence along the Atlantic coast, anchored within the tidal reaches of the Georges River. It lies 15.9 km west-north-west of Sydney, NS (from Sydney, NS: bearing 295°T), and is situated 10.0 km west of North Sydney. The land here holds a stillness that seems to gather near the base of the nearby Campbells Hill, where the air often carries a sharp, salt-heavy chill from the sea. Across the water, the horizon shifts with the light, turning a bruised purple as dusk descends over the Georges River. Scotch Lake sits just three kilometers away, a hidden mirror reflecting the sky, while the distant, rushing sound of Gillis Lake Falls lies sixteen kilometers inland, marking the deeper, wooded interior. The terrain remains modest and sturdy, defined by the slow movement of the tides that pull against the shoreline, shaping the edges of the island into a quiet sanctuary for those who appreciate the austere beauty of a northern coast. Settlement history on Long Island reflects the long-standing traditions of those who have historically navigated these coastal waterways for sustenance and trade. Life on Long Island follows the turning of the seasons, where the economy remains tied to the natural resources of the river and the surrounding landscape. The community maintains a steady, observant character, shaped by the practical needs of working the water and the land. Even now, the daily movements of the people mirror the rise and fall of the river, a practice passed down through generations who understand the quiet demands of this geography. During the height of the summer, the warmth settles into the earth, providing a short, vibrant window of growth that contrasts with the long, contemplative winters spent in the shadow of the nearby hills.
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Explore Long 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: 46.197586, -60.383567. 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 Long Island includes the postal code (B1Y), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
Location data for Long 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.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |