Long Island Nova Scotia Map

About Long Island, Nova Scotia

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, a sliver of land cradled by the Bras d'Or Lake, unfurls a landscape of gentle slopes and sheltered coves. 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 air, carrying the faint, briny tang of saltwater even here, often hangs thick with the scent of pine and damp earth after a summer shower. Rolling pastures, dotted with the stoic shapes of weathered barns, give way to stands of birch and spruce, their leaves rustling in the persistent breeze that sweeps across the water. The shoreline, where it isn't marshy and reedy, is a mosaic of smooth, grey stones and patches of dark, fertile soil, testament to the constant, subtle work of the tides. Here, the light at dusk possesses a particular quality, a pearlescent glow that softens the edges of the world and casts long, languid shadows across the quiet fields. The history of Long Island is deeply entwined with the ebb and flow of maritime life and the resilience of its people. For generations, the waters of the Bras d'Or have provided sustenance, supporting a modest fishing economy where lobster and scallops still form the backbone of daily catches. The land, too, has been worked, with small farms yielding crops suited to the cool, damp climate, a tradition that continues to shape the character of the island. Echoes of its past can be found in the scattered remnants of stone foundations, hinting at earlier settlements and the enduring spirit of those who first called this place home. While not a hub of grand industry, the quiet hum of local commerce, the occasional ferryboat crossing, and the familiar greetings exchanged between neighbours paint a picture of a community that thrives on its own terms, deeply connected to the land and the water that define Long Island.

About This Long Island Map Page

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. Wikipedia and 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.