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Nappan Nova Scotia Map

Explore Nappan, 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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PlaceNappan
TypeCommunity
Province / TerritoryNova Scotia (NS)
LocationCumberland
CountryCanada
Latitude45.769246
Longitude-64.239716
Postal Code (FSA)B4H
Area Code782, 902
ImportanceTown
CGN IDCBBAR

About Nappan, Nova Scotia

Nappan is a community in Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Nappan is located at 45.7692°N, 64.2397°W.

Nappan rests upon the low-lying reaches of the Atlantic coast, where the horizon broadens to accommodate the shifting tides and the salt-heavy air of the marshes. It lies 7.4 km south-south-west of Amherst, NS (from Amherst, NS: bearing 196°T), and is situated 4.9 km north of Maccan. The Nappan River traces a winding path through the lowlands, its dark, brackish waters reflecting the vast, changeable sky that defines this coastal edge. Near the gentle rise of Christie Hill, the land holds a quiet stillness, while the presence of Laytons Lake, situated a short distance away, adds a hidden clarity to the local geography. At dusk, the light here pulls long, thin shadows across the fields, turning the grasses into shades of bruised plum and amber before the dark settles over the coast. The history of Nappan is deeply rooted in the persistent work of agriculture, particularly the cultivation of the fertile marshlands that have sustained local families for generations. Industry in Nappan often centers on scientific research and the practical application of farming knowledge, serving as a quiet hub for agricultural innovation. The people here move with a deliberate attention to the seasons, their lives governed by the demands of the soil and the cycles of the tides. Even as the modern world encroaches, Nappan maintains a character shaped by the firm, damp earth and the constant, breathing presence of the nearby Atlantic.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Chignecto National Wildlife Area (National Wildlife Area) — 1.4 km, 344° NNW · 432 ha
  • Amherst Point Migratory Bird Sanctuary (Migratory Bird Sanctuary) — 1.4 km, 344° NNW · 432 ha
  • Harrison Woods Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 5.1 km, 231° SW
  • John Lusby Marsh National Wildlife Area (National Wildlife Area) — 5.4 km, 354° N · 14 ha
  • Old Growth Forest Lands (Old Growth Forest) — 6.6 km, 120° ESE
  • Cumberland County Museum & Archives (Museum) — 7.2 km, 024° NNE
  • Cineplex Cinemas Amherst (Cinema) — 7.4 km, 017° NNE
  • Nova Scotia Highlanders Museum (Museum) — 7.6 km, 019° NNE
  • Kelley River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 7.8 km, 213° SSW · 209 km²
  • Amos Seaman School Museum (Museum) — 8.5 km, 275° W
  • Fort Beauséjour–Fort Cumberland Museum (Museum) — 11.2 km, 339° NNW
  • Provision Store (Historic Ruins) — 11.3 km, 339° NNW
  • Soldier Barracks (Historic Ruins) — 11.4 km, 339° NNW
  • Fort Beauséjour National Historic Site of Canada (Heritage Site) — 11.6 km, 343° NNW
  • Fossil Coast Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 12.4 km, 259° W
  • River Herbert Tidal Bore Park (Attraction) — 13.7 km, 230° SW
  • Chignecto Isthmus Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 14.6 km, 024° NNE · 2,785 ha
  • Tintamarre National Wildlife Area (National Wildlife Area) — 16.2 km, 355° N · 1,941 ha
  • Boultenhouse Heritage Centre (Heritage Site) — 17.0 km, 323° NW
  • Tantramar Heritage Trust (Heritage Site) — 17.0 km, 322° NW
  • 4037700 (Nature Legacy Area) — 17.1 km, 355° N
  • Struts Gallery (Gallery) — 17.3 km, 325° NW
  • Live Bait Theatre (Theatre) — 17.3 km, 325° NW
  • Vogue Cinema (Cinema) — 17.4 km, 325° NW
  • Owens Art Gallery (Gallery) — 17.8 km, 324° NW
  • Joggins Fossil Cliffs (Attraction) — 18.3 km, 243° WSW
  • Anne Murray Centre (Attraction) — 19.3 km, 134° SE
  • Old Grindstone Factory Chimney (Attraction) — 19.9 km, 257° WSW
  • Chase Lake Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 20.2 km, 093° E · 874 ha
  • Polly Brook Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 21.9 km, 125° SE · 781 ha

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About This Nappan Map Page

Explore Nappan, 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: 45.769246, -64.239716. 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 Nappan includes the postal code (B4H), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Nappan 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