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Lumsden Dam Nova Scotia Map

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PlaceLumsden Dam
TypeCommunity
Province / TerritoryNova Scotia (NS)
LocationKings
CountryCanada
Latitude45.010205
Longitude-64.381008
Postal Code (FSA)B4P
Area Code782, 902
ImportanceVillage / hamlet
CGN IDCAWAR

About Lumsden Dam, Nova Scotia

Lumsden Dam is a community in Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Lumsden Dam is located at 45.0102°N, 64.3810°W.

Lumsden Dam stands as a quiet sentinel where the Black River narrows against the rising elevation of the Wolfville Ridge. It lies 11.7 km south-east of Kentville, NS (from Kentville, NS: bearing 130°T), and is situated 8.9 km south-east of New Minas. The water here holds a deep, tea-stained stillness, reflecting the heavy clouds that often gather above the tree line. Just two kilometers away, the quiet grounds of Lumsden Pond Provincial Park offer a respite for those who prefer the stillness of the woods to the persistent, low-frequency hum of the river as it presses against the structure. Further afield, the landscape reveals its hidden contours, with Little Lake tucked into the folds of the terrain four kilometers distant and the sudden, sharp descent of Hellgate Falls marking the earth five kilometers from the dam. At dusk, the light loses its heat, turning the surface of the Black River into a sheet of hammered pewter that seems to hold the weight of the cooling valley. The existence of Lumsden Dam is inseparable from the long history of harnessing the Black River for power, an industrial necessity that transformed the flow of these waters into a quiet engine for the region. While the local economy has shifted over the decades, the infrastructure remains a functional anchor, maintaining a steady, utilitarian presence amidst the surrounding slopes. Life near Lumsden Dam follows the seasonal shifts of the valley, where the cold air settles in the lowlands and the scent of damp earth and pine needles lingers long after the sun has retreated behind the Wolfville Ridge. It is a location defined by the deliberate, mechanical persistence of the dam, standing in contrast to the wild, unmeasured descent of the water nearby.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Havey Farmsite (Historic Ruins) — 6.7 km, 046° NE
  • Cornwallis River Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 8.7 km, 343° NNW
  • Acadia University Art Gallery (Gallery) — 9.0 km, 008° N
  • Cineplex Cinemas New Minas (Cinema) — 9.1 km, 315° NW
  • War Memorial Monument (Monument) — 9.2 km, 010° N
  • Atlantic Theatre Festival (Theatre) — 9.2 km, 008° N
  • Robie Tuft's Nature Centre (Attraction) — 9.2 km, 009° N
  • Randall House Museum (Museum) — 9.3 km, 012° NNE
  • Work At The Trestle (Public Artwork) — 9.3 km, 010° N
  • Blair House (Museum) — 10.3 km, 311° NW
  • Prescott House Museum (Museum) — 11.1 km, 001° N
  • Kings County Museum (Museum) — 11.6 km, 310° NW
  • Centrestage Theatre (Theatre) — 12.0 km, 310° NW
  • Grand-Pré National Historic Site (Heritage Site) — 12.4 km, 027° NNE
  • Kentville Migratory Bird Sanctuary (Migratory Bird Sanctuary) — 12.5 km, 302° WNW · 506 ha
  • Monument à la mémoire des Planters (Monument) — 14.0 km, 035° NE
  • Old Growth Forest Lands (Old Growth Forest) — 14.8 km, 132° SE
  • Blueberry Acres (Attraction) — 15.7 km, 333° NNW
  • Boot Island National Wildlife Area (National Wildlife Area) — 17.5 km, 032° NNE · 18 ha
  • On Tree Park (Theme Park) — 18.2 km, 116° ESE
  • Riverview Trailhead (Attraction) — 18.6 km, 098° E
  • Fort Edward National Historic Site of Canada (Heritage Site) — 19.3 km, 095° E
  • Trecothic Creek & Windsor Railway (Attraction) — 20.0 km, 095° E
  • Valley Drive-In Theatre (Cinema) — 21.1 km, 284° WNW
  • Blomidon Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 27.8 km, 005° N · 841 ha
  • South Panuke Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 29.7 km, 154° SSE · 6,843 ha
  • Panuke Lake Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 31.6 km, 138° SE
  • Eagles Nest Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 31.7 km, 119° ESE
  • Card Lake Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 32.7 km, 165° SSE · 104 ha
  • Cape Split Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 34.5 km, 350° N · 449 ha

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About This Lumsden Dam Map Page

Explore Lumsden Dam, 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: 45.010205, -64.381008. 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 Lumsden Dam includes the postal code (B4P), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Lumsden Dam 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 generatedAugust 2026
Location dataCanadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada