Explore Northwest Cove, 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.
Imagery © Google · for orientation only, not for navigation
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Northwest Cove, Nova Scotia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen for a larger view. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key on your keyboard, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
Drag the map to pan to any area of Nova Scotia or beyond. Switch to Satellite view to see high-resolution aerial photography of Northwest Cove and surrounding areas, including streets, buildings, parks and waterways.
Map search is available for a limited number of queries per session to manage costs. Be specific — search precisely for best results.
| Place | Northwest Cove |
| Type | Community |
| Province / Territory | Nova Scotia (NS) |
| Location | Lunenburg |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 44.534598 |
| Longitude | -64.026644 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | B3Z |
| Area Code | 782, 902 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | CBCAO |
Northwest Cove is a community in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Northwest Cove is located at 44.5346°N, 64.0266°W.
Northwest Cove rests against the Atlantic coast, where the land rises toward the heights of Mathias Hill. It lies 28.4 km north-east of Lunenburg, NS (from Lunenburg, NS: bearing 52°T), and is situated 15.6 km south-south-west of Boutiliers Point. The terrain here holds a quiet intensity, marked by the proximity of Southwest Cove Lake just a short distance inland. When the light fades, the Atlantic air carries a sharp, salt-heavy coolness that settles over the shoreline, grounding the view in a deep, monochromatic blue. Near the water, the horizon feels vast and unencumbered, interrupted only by the steady, rhythmic heave of the tide against the rocks. The landscape offers a stark beauty, defined by the rugged interface between the dense, dark growth of the coastal forest and the relentless pull of the sea. The history of Northwest Cove is rooted in the practical demands of a life dictated by the water, with generations finding their livelihood in the cycles of the Atlantic. While the pace of modern days is measured and modest, the influence of the nearby Bayswater Beach Provincial Park suggests a quiet appreciation for the coastline that defines the region. Further inland, the presence of the Little East River contributes to the hydrology of the area, feeding the land in a way that remains largely hidden from the main coastal roads. In Northwest Cove, the local character is shaped by a persistent, unassuming diligence, reflecting a culture that values the steady maintenance of home and harbor above the clamor of the outside world.
Loading news…
Loading news…
Loading news…
Explore Northwest Cove, 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: 44.534598, -64.026644. 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 Northwest Cove includes the postal code (B3Z), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
Location data for Northwest Cove 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 generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |