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Maccan Woods Nova Scotia Map

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PlaceMaccan Woods
TypeCommunity
Province / TerritoryNova Scotia (NS)
LocationCumberland
CountryCanada
Latitude45.714598
Longitude-64.312457
Postal Code (FSA)B0L
Area Code782, 902
ImportanceSmall locality
CGN IDCBVHZ

About Maccan Woods, Nova Scotia

Maccan Woods is a community in Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Maccan Woods is located at 45.7146°N, 64.3125°W.

Maccan Woods occupies a quiet reach of the Atlantic coast, nestled within the contours of the Christie Hill. It lies 15.3 km south-south-west of Amherst, NS (from Amherst, NS: bearing 210°T), and is situated 10.5 km east-north-east of Joggins. The landscape holds the steady, patient energy of the Maccan River, which draws the eye toward the horizon where the salt air meets the damp earth. When the light fades, the woods take on a bruised, violet clarity, and the stillness of the terrain feels heavy with the scent of pine and tidal mud. Harrison Lake rests nearby, a mirror for the sky that anchors the surrounding wilderness in a deep, reflective silence. Life in Maccan Woods moves with the rising and falling of the water, a pattern that has defined the physical presence of the land long before modern maps arrived to name it. The history of Maccan Woods is tied to the industry of the riverbanks, where the extraction of resources once dictated the daily movements of the people. While the clamor of past labor has diminished, the local economy keeps a practical focus, respecting the limits and the gifts of the Atlantic coast. The ground here remains firm beneath the boots of those who know the hidden trails through the Christie Hill, favoring a life that values the tangible over the fleeting. Every transition of the season brings a subtle shift in the work required to maintain the homesteads, ensuring that Maccan Woods retains a character forged by the persistent, cold vitality of the northern maritime climate.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Kelley River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 0.6 km, 208° SSW · 209 km²
  • Harrison Woods Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 2.0 km, 027° NNE
  • River Herbert Tidal Bore Park (Attraction) — 5.5 km, 240° WSW
  • Old Growth Forest Lands (Old Growth Forest) — 5.8 km, 199° SSW
  • Amos Seaman School Museum (Museum) — 7.3 km, 337° NNW
  • Fossil Coast Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 7.9 km, 293° WNW
  • Amherst Point Migratory Bird Sanctuary (Migratory Bird Sanctuary) — 8.8 km, 030° NNE · 432 ha
  • Chignecto National Wildlife Area (National Wildlife Area) — 8.8 km, 030° NNE · 432 ha
  • Joggins Fossil Centre (Museum) — 10.9 km, 258° WSW
  • John Lusby Marsh National Wildlife Area (National Wildlife Area) — 12.6 km, 024° NNE · 14 ha
  • Old Grindstone Factory Chimney (Attraction) — 13.9 km, 276° W
  • Raven Head Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 14.6 km, 245° WSW · 398 ha
  • Cineplex Cinemas Amherst (Cinema) — 15.3 km, 031° NNE
  • Cumberland County Museum & Archives (Museum) — 15.3 km, 034° NE
  • Nova Scotia Highlanders Museum (Museum) — 15.6 km, 031° NNE
  • Slack's Cove (Monument) — 16.6 km, 274° W
  • Provision Store (Historic Ruins) — 16.8 km, 006° N
  • Soldier Barracks (Historic Ruins) — 16.8 km, 006° N
  • Fort Beauséjour National Historic Site of Canada (Heritage Site) — 17.3 km, 008° N
  • Tantramar Heritage Trust (Heritage Site) — 20.1 km, 346° NNW
  • Boultenhouse Heritage Centre (Heritage Site) — 20.2 km, 347° NNW
  • Struts Gallery (Gallery) — 20.7 km, 348° NNW
  • Live Bait Theatre (Theatre) — 20.7 km, 348° NNW
  • Vogue Cinema (Cinema) — 20.8 km, 348° NNW
  • Anne Murray Centre (Attraction) — 20.9 km, 110° ESE
  • Owens Art Gallery (Gallery) — 21.1 km, 347° NNW
  • Tintamarre National Wildlife Area (National Wildlife Area) — 21.7 km, 008° N · 1,941 ha
  • Chignecto Isthmus Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 22.7 km, 030° NNE · 2,785 ha
  • 4037700 (Nature Legacy Area) — 23.3 km, 009° N
  • Big Cove Lookout (Viewpoint) — 23.4 km, 300° WNW

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About This Maccan Woods Map Page

Explore Maccan Woods, 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: 45.714598, -64.312457. 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 Maccan Woods includes the postal code (B0L), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Maccan Woods 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