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McKay Section Nova Scotia Map

Explore McKay Section, Nova Scotia, Canada, with this interactive street and satellite map. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above the map to switch views. You can “grab” the map and drag it to re-centre it, or use the + and buttons to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.

Interactive Map of McKay Section, Nova Scotia

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PlaceMcKay Section
TypeCommunity
Province / TerritoryNova Scotia (NS)
LocationHants
CountryCanada
Latitude45.009175
Longitude-63.959078
Postal Code (FSA)B4G
Area Code782, 902
ImportanceVillage / hamlet
CGN IDCAYJL

About McKay Section, Nova Scotia

McKay Section is a community in Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. McKay Section is located at 45.0092°N, 63.9591°W.

McKay Section rests upon the rolling, wooded terrain of Hants, where the land rises to meet the slopes of Ardoise Hill. It lies 14.0 km east of Windsor, NS (from Windsor, NS: bearing 82°T), and is situated 8.4 km east of Miller Creek. The earth here holds a stubborn, quiet density, characterized by the cool, damp air that follows the course of the Little Meander River as it winds through the valley. At dusk, the light catches the birch and spruce, turning the horizon into a muted palette of slate and gold, while the proximity to Smileys Provincial Park ensures that the forest remains a dominant, breathing presence over the landscape. Life in McKay Section moves with the measured focus of those who have long worked the soil and timber of this region. While Cameron Lake sits a short distance away, the pulse of the locale is centered on the enduring agricultural and rural traditions that define the character of the valley. Residents maintain a connection to the land that is quiet and deliberate, reflecting a history built on the steady labor of farming and forest management. Even with the passing of seasons, McKay Section preserves a sense of stillness, where the primary landmarks are the quiet contours of the hills and the constant, cold flow of the river.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Old Growth Forest Lands (Old Growth Forest) — 3.5 km, 069° ENE
  • Tidal Bore viewing at Mantua Bridge (Viewpoint) — 6.5 km, 255° WSW
  • Devils Jaw Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 9.8 km, 097° E · 1,940 ha
  • Trecothic Creek & Windsor Railway (Attraction) — 13.3 km, 264° W
  • West Hants Historical Museum (Museum) — 13.8 km, 263° W
  • Fort Edward Blockhouse (Historic Fort / Castle) — 13.9 km, 264° W
  • Petite Bog Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 13.9 km, 009° N
  • Haliburton House Museum (Museum) — 14.3 km, 261° W
  • Shand House Museum (Museum) — 14.6 km, 262° W
  • Clifton Museum (Museum) — 14.6 km, 261° W
  • Riverview Trailhead (Attraction) — 14.9 km, 261° W
  • Eagles Nest Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 15.5 km, 199° SSW
  • Pockwock Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 17.5 km, 156° SSE · 1,900 ha
  • William Hall, V.C. Monument (Monument) — 18.5 km, 289° WNW
  • Bell Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 18.6 km, 144° SE · 23 ha
  • On Tree Park (Theme Park) — 18.7 km, 245° WSW
  • Walton River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 20.2 km, 015° NNE · 2,246 ha
  • Island Lake Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 22.4 km, 179° S · 3,917 ha
  • Camera Obscura (Attraction) — 23.4 km, 316° NW
  • Sackville River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 23.4 km, 135° SE · 804 ha
  • Old Annapolis Road Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 24.8 km, 178° S
  • Panuke Lake Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 25.5 km, 206° SSW
  • Grand-Pré Deportation Cross (Monument) — 27.7 km, 295° WNW
  • South Panuke Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 28.4 km, 202° SSW · 349 ha
  • Boot Island National Wildlife Area (National Wildlife Area) — 28.4 km, 302° WNW · 18 ha
  • Tennycape River Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 28.7 km, 023° NNE
  • Havey Farmsite (Historic Ruins) — 28.7 km, 280° W
  • Deportation Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 29.7 km, 292° WNW
  • Rawdon River Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 30.4 km, 125° SE
  • Shubenacadie Canal Lock 5 (Attraction) — 30.9 km, 121° ESE

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About This McKay Section Map Page

Explore McKay Section, 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: 45.009175, -63.959078. 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 McKay Section includes the postal code (B4G), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for McKay Section 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