Oakland Nova Scotia Map

About Oakland, Nova Scotia

Oakland is a community in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Oakland is located at 44.4519°N, 64.3600°W.

Oakland rests where the land begins to soften, a gentle yielding from the more rugged Nova Scotian interior towards the embrace of the Atlantic. It lies 9.2 km north-north-west of Lunenburg, NS (from Lunenburg, NS: bearing 334°T), and is situated 15.1 km east-north-east of Bridgewater. Here, the rolling terrain, a mosaic of arable fields and scattered woodlands, slopes subtly towards the shimmering expanse of Mahone Bay. The air itself carries a briny whisper, a constant reminder of the nearby coast, and the light, especially in the late afternoon, spills over the landscape in a warm, honeyed glow, illuminating the weathered clapboard of farmhouses and the stoic, ancient oaks that give the locality its name. The very ground feels worn smooth by generations of footsteps, a quiet testament to lives lived close to the earth and sea. Historically, Oakland has been a place of sustenance, its economy deeply rooted in the fertile soil and the bounty of the surrounding waters. For centuries, families here have tilled the land, cultivating crops that have fed the region, while the proximity to Mahone Bay has always offered a connection to the fishing traditions that define so much of Lunenburg County. Though not a bustling port itself, Oakland's character is shaped by this maritime heritage, a subtle influence that can be felt in the quiet pride of its residents and the enduring strength of its agricultural roots. The landscape tells a story of resilience, of communities built on hard work and a deep understanding of the natural world, where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life.

About This Oakland Map Page

Explore Oakland, 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: 44.451923, -64.359984. 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. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Oakland includes the postal code (B4V), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Oakland 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.