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Melanson Nova Scotia Map

Explore Melanson, 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.

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PlaceMelanson
TypeCommunity
Province / TerritoryNova Scotia (NS)
LocationKings
CountryCanada
Latitude45.075162
Longitude-64.31668
Postal Code (FSA)B4P
Area Code782, 902
ImportanceVillage / hamlet
CGN IDCAYWQ

About Melanson, Nova Scotia

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.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Havey Farmsite (Historic Ruins) — 2.5 km, 185° S
  • Landscape of Grand-Pré - View Park (Viewpoint) — 3.2 km, 008° N
  • Randall House Museum (Museum) — 3.6 km, 302° WNW
  • Deportation Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 3.8 km, 007° N
  • Black Smith Shop (Museum) — 3.8 km, 004° N
  • Grand-Pré National Historic Site (Heritage Site) — 3.9 km, 007° N
  • Eglise mémorielle (Museum) — 3.9 km, 005° N
  • War Memorial Monument (Monument) — 3.9 km, 298° WNW
  • Robie Tuft's Nature Centre (Attraction) — 4.1 km, 298° WNW
  • Acadia University Art Gallery (Gallery) — 4.1 km, 294° WNW
  • Atlantic Theatre Festival (Theatre) — 4.3 km, 297° WNW
  • Monument à la mémoire des Planters (Monument) — 5.1 km, 034° NE
  • Prescott House Museum (Museum) — 6.2 km, 308° NW
  • Boot Island National Wildlife Area (National Wildlife Area) — 8.6 km, 029° NNE · 18 ha
  • Cineplex Cinemas New Minas (Cinema) — 11.5 km, 266° W
  • Medford Meadows Stables (Attraction) — 13.8 km, 339° NNW
  • Blueberry Acres (Attraction) — 14.0 km, 299° WNW
  • Centrestage Theatre (Theatre) — 14.2 km, 272° W
  • Kentville Migratory Bird Sanctuary (Migratory Bird Sanctuary) — 14.9 km, 272° W · 506 ha
  • Camera Obscura (Attraction) — 15.1 km, 051° NE
  • Fort Edward National Historic Site of Canada (Heritage Site) — 16.7 km, 122° ESE
  • Old Growth Forest Lands (Old Growth Forest) — 18.5 km, 160° SSE
  • On Tree Park (Theme Park) — 19.0 km, 144° SE
  • Blomidon Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 20.5 km, 354° N · 841 ha
  • Valley Drive-In Theatre (Cinema) — 25.7 km, 265° W
  • Cape Split Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 28.4 km, 338° NNW · 449 ha
  • Petite Bog Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 29.3 km, 076° ENE
  • Walton River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 31.3 km, 067° ENE · 2,246 ha
  • Eagles Nest Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 31.7 km, 135° SE
  • South Panuke Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 34.0 km, 165° SSE · 6,843 ha

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About This Melanson Map Page

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 generatedAugust 2026
Location dataCanadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada