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| Place | Melanson |
| Type | Community |
| Province / Territory | Nova Scotia (NS) |
| Location | Kings |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 45.075162 |
| Longitude | -64.31668 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | B4P |
| Area Code | 782, 902 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | CAYWQ |
Melanson is a community in Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Melanson is located at 45.0752°N, 64.3167°W.
Melanson rests with a quiet weight upon the Atlantic coast, anchored by the slow, deliberate pulse of the Gaspereau River. It lies 14.0 km east of Kentville, NS (from Kentville, NS: bearing 91°T), and is situated 11.3 km east of New Minas. The terrain here climbs toward the Wolfville Ridge, where the air holds a sharp, brine-kissed clarity that seems to sharpen the edges of the horizon at dusk. Across this landscape, the water of the Gaspereau River carves a path through the earth, its surface reflecting the changing moods of the coastal sky. Within an eight-kilometer reach, the land offers up the hidden presence of Little Lake, the sudden drop of Hellgate Falls, and the quiet boundaries of Lumsden Pond Provincial Park, each feature marking the territory with a distinct, ancient stillness. The history of Melanson lingers in the soil, shaped by generations who understood the temperamental needs of the land and the river’s seasonal surge. Life in Melanson follows the demands of the seasons, where the local economy reflects a deep-rooted connection to the agricultural richness of the valley and the surrounding coastal environment. The presence of the Gaspereau River provides more than just a geographic boundary; it dictates the movement of the day, from the early mist rising off the reeds to the evening shadows that stretch toward the ridge. Throughout the year, the people of Melanson maintain a firm attachment to their surroundings, fostering a culture defined by the steady, practical labor of those who work the land and the enduring, silent presence of the nearby wilderness.
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Explore Melanson, 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: 45.075162, -64.31668. 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 Melanson 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 Melanson 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 generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |