McNutts Island Nova Scotia Map

About McNutts Island, Nova Scotia

McNutts Island is a community in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. McNutts Island is located at 43.6460°N, 65.3015°W.

McNutts Island, a weathered sentinel off the coast of Shelburne, presents a rugged, windswept beauty. It lies 13.2 km south of Shelburne, NS (from Shelburne, NS: bearing 172°T), and is situated 7.0 km south-south-east of Sandy Point. Its shores, a mosaic of smooth, sea-worn stones and patches of coarse sand, are constantly caressed by the Atlantic's restless breath. Low-lying hills, cloaked in scrubby spruce and hardy coastal grasses, rise gently from the water's edge, their forms softened by the persistent salt spray that lends a unique, almost ethereal quality to the air, particularly as the sun begins its slow descent, painting the western sky in hues of bruised plum and molten gold. The very texture of the land speaks of resilience, of a place shaped by the unyielding forces of nature, where the skeletal remains of ancient trees, bleached white by sun and sea, punctuate the landscape like forgotten monuments. For generations, the people of McNutts Island have lived in close concert with the sea, their lives intrinsically tied to its bounty. The echoes of a fishing heritage resonate in the weathered lobster boats that bob in sheltered coves and the faint scent of brine that clings to everything. While the days of large-scale fishing operations have receded, a spirit of self-reliance and a deep understanding of the ocean's moods still define the island's character, a quiet testament to the enduring nature of its inhabitants. Small homesteads, often adorned with vibrant flower boxes that seem to defy the often-harsh climate, dot the landscape, each a small bastion against the elements, and the island's modest infrastructure hums with a slow, deliberate rhythm, reflecting a way of life that values patience and connection.

About This McNutts Island Map Page

Explore McNutts Island, 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: 43.64602, -65.301497. 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 McNutts Island includes the postal code (B0T), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for McNutts Island 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.