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Moosehead Island Nova Scotia Map

Explore Moosehead Island, 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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PlaceMoosehead Island
TypeCommunity
Province / TerritoryNova Scotia (NS)
LocationShelburne
CountryCanada
Latitude44.13354
Longitude-65.40102
Postal Code (FSA)B0T
Area Code782, 902
ImportanceSmall locality
CGN IDCBVCP

About Moosehead Island, Nova Scotia

Moosehead Island is a community in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Moosehead Island is located at 44.1335°N, 65.4010°W.

Moosehead Island sits low and resolute amidst the quiet waters of Silvery Lake, a rugged protrusion of earth that catches the amber light of late afternoon. It lies 41.6 km north of Shelburne, NS (from Shelburne, NS: bearing 351°T), and is situated 30.9 km east-north-east of East Kemptville. The air here holds a distinct, cool moisture, carrying the scent of damp granite and pine needles that cling to the uneven terrain. Near the McCoys Ridge, the landscape settles into a stillness that feels ancient, where the wind brushes against the shoreline with a soft, persistent friction. At dusk, the light stretches thin and pale across the surface of Silvery Lake, turning the water into a sheet of hammered grey metal that reflects the encroaching shadows of the surrounding woods. The history of Moosehead Island is marked by the quiet persistence of those who navigated the nearby interior long before the modern era. While the Roseway River flows with a steady, purposeful strength some distance away, the local life has always centered on the subtle resources provided by the immediate woods and the sheltered basins. The nearby Horse Falls draws a rare visitor to witness the sudden, white turbulence of water, yet the island itself maintains an air of seclusion that persists even as the seasons turn. Life here follows the cold, clear logic of the land, far removed from the broader expanses of Parc national du Canada Kejimkujik, favoring the small, deliberate movements of the day over the clamour of the outside world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Tobeatic Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 0.0 km, 319° NW · 1,036 km²
  • Martin Brook Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 8.2 km, 112° ESE
  • Old Growth Forest Lands (Old Growth Forest) — 8.8 km, 113° ESE
  • Indian Fields Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 10.5 km, 214° SSW · 1,565 ha
  • Shelburne River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 14.6 km, 042° NE · 1,178 ha
  • Sixth and Coades Lakes Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 16.6 km, 091° E
  • Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site of Canada (National Park) — 18.6 km, 017° NNE · 381 km²
  • Dunraven Bog Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 19.0 km, 109° ESE
  • Roseway River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 24.2 km, 181° S · 1,691 ha
  • Tidney River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 24.4 km, 130° SE · 2,307 ha
  • Lake Rossignol Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 24.9 km, 067° ENE · 4,073 ha
  • Ghost Antler Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 26.0 km, 166° SSE
  • Silver River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 30.1 km, 304° NW · 804 ha
  • Harpers Lake Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 31.0 km, 187° S
  • Tusket River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 33.0 km, 241° WSW · 1,663 ha
  • Long Lake Bog Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 35.1 km, 101° E
  • Minard Brook Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 35.2 km, 033° NNE
  • Tusket River Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 38.0 km, 236° SW
  • Shelburne County Genealogical Society (Heritage Site) — 41.6 km, 171° S
  • Ross-Thomson House Museum (Museum) — 41.9 km, 171° S
  • Dory Shop Museum The (Museum) — 41.9 km, 172° S
  • Shelburne's Museums by the Sea (Museum) — 41.9 km, 172° S
  • Shelburne Museum Complex (Museum) — 41.9 km, 172° S
  • Osprey Arts Centre (Theatre) — 42.2 km, 171° S
  • 4 Mile Stillwater Trail Head (Attraction) — 42.7 km, 017° NNE
  • Sable River Gristmill (Viewpoint) — 42.8 km, 139° SE
  • Black Loyalist Heritage Centre (Heritage Site) — 43.2 km, 178° S
  • Flight Of Fancy Arts Ltd (Public Artwork) — 52.7 km, 339° NNW
  • Astor Theatre (Theatre) — 55.8 km, 101° E
  • Champlain, King's Orange Rangers, & Liverpool Privateers (Monument) — 56.3 km, 100° E

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About This Moosehead Island Map Page

Explore Moosehead 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: 44.13354, -65.40102. 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 Moosehead 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 Moosehead 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.

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