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New Prospect Nova Scotia Map

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PlaceNew Prospect
TypeCommunity
Province / TerritoryNova Scotia (NS)
LocationCumberland
CountryCanada
Latitude45.426319
Longitude-64.272661
Postal Code (FSA)B0M
Area Code782, 902
ImportanceVillage / hamlet
CGN IDCBBKY

About New Prospect, Nova Scotia

New Prospect is a community in Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. New Prospect is located at 45.4263°N, 64.2727°W.

New Prospect rests where the rugged Atlantic coastline yields to the quietude of the land, defined by the steady presence of the Farrells River. It lies 4.8 km east-north-east of Parrsboro, NS (from Parrsboro, NS: bearing 61°T), and is situated 13.0 km west of Blue Sac Road. The morning light catches the salt-misted slopes of the Gilbert Hills, casting long, softened shadows across the terrain as the tide pulls away from the shore. Beyond the immediate reach of the coast, McAlese Lake sits tucked into the landscape, its surface reflecting the changing moods of the sky. The air here holds a distinct crispness, carrying the scent of brine and damp earth that marks the transition between the basin and the hills. In New Prospect, the days follow the turning of the water, with the river serving as a silent witness to the slow, deliberate movements of those who live along its banks. The history of New Prospect is marked by the persistent labor of generations who sought to carve a living from the coastal woods and the surrounding valley. Local industry has historically looked to the land and the nearby waterways for sustenance, maintaining a character shaped by the cyclical demands of the seasons. While the modern pace has shifted, the identity of New Prospect remains rooted in the practical wisdom of its residents, who navigate the incline of the hills and the flow of the Farrells River with practiced ease. Life proceeds with a quiet clarity, grounded in the physical reality of the coast and the shared heritage of a place that values the steady, quiet endurance of its people.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Fundy Geological Museum (Museum) — 5.0 km, 233° SW
  • Ship’s Company Theatre (Theatre) — 5.2 km, 237° WSW
  • Ottawa House By The Sea (Museum) — 7.2 km, 217° SW
  • Partridge Island Look-off (Attraction) — 8.4 km, 217° SW
  • Diligent River Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 12.8 km, 254° WSW
  • Five Islands Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 13.1 km, 104° ESE · 157 ha
  • Blomidon Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 14.7 km, 200° SSW · 841 ha
  • Kelley River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 15.5 km, 332° NNW · 209 km²
  • Jodrey trail lookoff (Viewpoint) — 16.1 km, 196° SSW
  • Economy River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 17.0 km, 063° ENE · 5,495 ha
  • Cape Split Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 17.1 km, 232° SW · 449 ha
  • Old Growth Forest Lands (Old Growth Forest) — 18.7 km, 071° ENE
  • Greville Bay Shipbuilding Museum Society (Museum) — 21.6 km, 265° W
  • Age of Sail Heritage Centre (Museum) — 21.9 km, 267° W
  • Medford Meadows Stables (Attraction) — 27.4 km, 198° SSW
  • Anne Murray Centre (Heritage Site) — 29.8 km, 034° NNE
  • Economy Point Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 30.3 km, 103° ESE
  • River Herbert Tidal Bore Park (Attraction) — 30.4 km, 345° NNW
  • Camera Obscura (Attraction) — 30.7 km, 164° SSE
  • Raven Head Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 30.8 km, 290° WNW · 5,257 ha
  • Polly Brook Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 31.5 km, 043° NE · 781 ha
  • Boot Island National Wildlife Area (National Wildlife Area) — 31.7 km, 179° S · 18 ha
  • Walton River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 32.9 km, 130° SE · 2,246 ha
  • Harrison Woods Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 34.5 km, 357° N
  • Monument à la mémoire des Planters (Monument) — 34.8 km, 181° S
  • Grand-Pré Deportation Cross (Monument) — 34.8 km, 181° S
  • Deportation Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 35.4 km, 185° S
  • Fossil Coast Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 36.2 km, 342° NNW
  • Atlantic Theatre Festival (Theatre) — 37.8 km, 191° S
  • Acadia University Art Gallery (Gallery) — 38.1 km, 191° S

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About This New Prospect Map Page

Explore New Prospect, 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: 45.426319, -64.272661. 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 New Prospect includes the postal code (B0M), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for New Prospect 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