Masons Point Nova Scotia Map

About Masons Point, Nova Scotia

Masons Point is a locality in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Masons Point is located at 44.6686°N, 63.9148°W.

Masons Point rests where the land embraces the sea, a rugged hem of Nova Scotia’s south shore. It lies 25.7 km west of Halifax, NS (from Halifax, NS: bearing 275°T), and is situated 2.6 km east-north-east of Boutiliers Point. Here, granite outcrops, worn smooth by the ceaseless caress of wind and wave, jut into the briny air, their dark forms a stark contrast to the pale luminescence of the sky, especially as the day begins to fade. The terrain slopes gently towards the water, a mosaic of hardy spruce and pine giving way to windswept meadows dotted with resilient wildflowers, their colours muted by the salt spray that hangs perpetually in the air. The scent of brine and pine needles mingles, a clean, invigorating perfume that speaks of the wild Atlantic just beyond. The history of Masons Point is etched in the very stones of its coastline, a testament to the hardy souls who first sought their fortune here. For generations, the rhythm of life has been dictated by the sea, with fishing boats, their hulls weathered and painted in hues of sea-worn blue and red, bobbing in sheltered coves. While the traditional fishing industry remains a bedrock of the local economy, a growing appreciation for the area's natural beauty has drawn a different kind of visitor, seeking the quietude and the raw, untamed vistas. The occasional glimpse of a seal, sleek and dark against the grey water, or the distant cry of a seagull, are constant reminders of the enduring connection between the people of Masons Point and the vast, mysterious ocean.

About This Masons Point Map Page

Explore Masons Point, 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: 44.668609, -63.914838. 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 Masons Point includes the postal code (B3Z), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Masons Point 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.