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Meteghan Nova Scotia Map

Explore Meteghan, 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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PlaceMeteghan
TypeCommunity
Province / TerritoryNova Scotia (NS)
LocationDigby
CountryCanada
Latitude44.188354
Longitude-66.161673
Postal Code (FSA)B0W
Area Code782, 902
ImportanceLarge city
CGN IDCAYZR

About Meteghan, Nova Scotia

Meteghan is a community in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Meteghan is located at 44.1884°N, 66.1617°W.

Meteghan rests where the land bows to the Atlantic coast, defined by the steady, salt-heavy breath of the tide. It lies 39.1 km north of Yarmouth, NS (from Yarmouth, NS: bearing 355°T), and is situated 8.9 km north of Mavillette. The Meteghan River carves a dark, quiet path through the terrain, meeting the sea near the prominence of The Boarsback, where the horizon dissolves into a gray-blue haze. Just a short distance inland, the stillness of Bonaventure Lake offers a mirror to the sky, while the rush of Indian Falls provides a persistent, low-frequency pulse against the quietude of the woods. The air here holds a permanent chill, carrying the scent of brine and damp cedar, a physical weight that anchors the observer to the rugged edge of the continent. The history of Meteghan is written in the hard work of those who looked toward the water for their survival. Industry here remains tied to the sea, with fishing fleets and processing facilities forming the backbone of the local economy, their activity mirroring the cyclical nature of the tides. Boat building and marine services have long sustained the families who live along the shoreline, turning the harbor into a utilitarian space of nets, iron, and weathered wood. Life in Meteghan follows the demands of the weather and the catch, a sequence of labor that respects the temperamental moods of the Atlantic. Cultural life in Meteghan carries the distinct pride of an Acadian heritage, visible in the language spoken in local shops and the persistence of traditions that honor the resilience of the ancestors. The community values a quiet endurance, seen in the way the houses face the water, braced against the gales that sweep off the ocean. While the pace of daily existence is set by the arrival of the fishing boats, there is a deep, communal warmth found in the local gatherings and the sharing of a meal. Meteghan maintains its identity through a fierce preservation of its history, remaining a place where the connection to the sea is both a daily necessity and a source of quiet, enduring strength.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Mavilette Beach Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 11.3 km, 188° S · 43 ha
  • Hectanooga Cedar Swamp Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 13.1 km, 146° SE
  • Old Growth Forest Lands (Old Growth Forest) — 15.2 km, 105° ESE
  • Joshua Slocum Monument (Monument) — 16.2 km, 297° WNW
  • St. Mary's Church-Museum (Museum) — 16.6 km, 013° NNE
  • Brier Island Whale & Seabird Cruises (Attraction) — 17.2 km, 298° WNW
  • Mariner Cruises (Attraction) — 17.2 km, 300° WNW
  • High Knoll Farm (Attraction) — 17.5 km, 303° WNW
  • Welcome Aboard Whale Watching Tours (Attraction) — 17.5 km, 303° WNW
  • Porcupine Lake Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 17.7 km, 059° ENE · 974 ha
  • Wentworth Lake Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 18.6 km, 093° E
  • Central Grove Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 18.7 km, 331° NNW · 13 ha
  • Lake Annis Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 18.9 km, 145° SE
  • Cedar Lake Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 20.0 km, 169° S
  • Carleton River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 21.2 km, 113° ESE · 919 ha
  • Islands Museum (Museum) — 22.1 km, 348° NNW
  • Silver River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 23.4 km, 087° E · 5,294 ha
  • To the Helpless victims of abortion (Monument) — 25.3 km, 021° NNE
  • Tiddville Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 25.4 km, 360° N
  • Sissiboo River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 28.6 km, 041° NE · 1,203 ha
  • Tobeatic Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 29.2 km, 086° E · 1,036 km²
  • Sloans Lake Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 30.1 km, 140° SE
  • Ellenwood Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 32.1 km, 156° SSE · 114 ha
  • Tusket River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 32.9 km, 131° SE · 83 ha
  • Tusket River Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 35.5 km, 143° SE
  • Firefighters' Museum of Nova Scotia (Museum) — 38.8 km, 175° S
  • W. Laurence Sweeny Fisheries Museum (Museum) — 38.9 km, 175° S
  • Cineplex Cinemas Yarmouth (Cinema) — 39.0 km, 172° S
  • Tusket Islands Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 44.5 km, 162° SSE · 706 ha
  • Glenwood Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 48.6 km, 152° SSE · 39 ha

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About This Meteghan Map Page

Explore Meteghan, 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: 44.188354, -66.161673. 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 Meteghan includes the postal code (B0W), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Meteghan 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.

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