Long Lake Nova Scotia Map

About Long Lake, Nova Scotia

Long Lake is a community in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Long Lake is located at 45.0119°N, 62.9677°W.

Long Lake lies cradled in a landscape of rolling drumlins, their rounded shoulders softened by a persistent, humid air that carries the scent of pine needles and damp earth. It lies 32.9 km east-south-east of Stewiacke, NS (from Stewiacke, NS: bearing 115°T), and is situated 14.5 km east-south-east of Middle Musquodoboit. The water itself, a dark, reflective mirror, stretches out, an elongated basin reflecting the vast expanse of Nova Scotian sky, sometimes a bruised purple at dusk, other times a startling, clear blue. Birch trees, their papery bark peeling like ancient scrolls, cluster at the water's edge, interspersed with sturdy maples and the darker, stoic presence of spruce, creating a dense, verdant fringe. Dragonflies, iridescent jewels on wings, dart and hover above the reeds, their silent ballet a constant, subtle animation against the stillness of the lake. The history of Long Lake is etched not in grand monuments, but in the quieter narratives of resourcefulness and resilience. For generations, its waters and the surrounding forests provided sustenance and livelihood. Lumbering, a hardy trade that once echoed through these woods, has given way to a more diversified economy, with tourism playing a growing role, drawing visitors to the lake's serene beauty and the opportunities for quiet recreation. The land here, shaped by ancient glaciers, tells a story of slow, persistent change, a characteristic mirrored in the unhurried pace of life that still prevails. The air, especially after a summer rain, hums with a life force, a testament to the enduring connection between the people and this particular stretch of Nova Scotian wilderness.

About This Long Lake Map Page

Explore Long Lake, 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: 45.011933, -62.967702. 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 Lake includes the postal code (B0S), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Long Lake 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.