Pleasant Lake Nova Scotia Map

About Pleasant Lake, Nova Scotia

Pleasant Lake is a community in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Pleasant Lake is located at 43.8516°N, 66.0096°W.

Pleasant Lake lies nestled within a landscape shaped by ancient glaciers and the persistent breath of the Atlantic. It lies 8.6 km east of Yarmouth, NS (from Yarmouth, NS: bearing 80°T), and is situated 12.7 km north of Wedgeport. Rolling hills, cloaked in a resilient mix of spruce, fir, and the vibrant greens of summer deciduous trees, cradle the waters of the lake itself. Beyond the immediate embrace of the forest, the land slopes gently towards the rugged coastline, where the air carries the bracing tang of salt and the distant cry of gulls. The character of Pleasant Lake is one of quiet endurance, a place where the seasons leave their mark in the shifting hues of the foliage and the crispness of the autumn air, a place that feels both deeply rooted and perpetually touched by the vastness of the ocean it borders. The history of Pleasant Lake is a story etched in the rhythms of the sea and the resilience of its people. For generations, fishing has been the lifeblood of this coastal community, with the bounty of the Atlantic dictating the pulse of daily life and shaping its economy. The sturdy, salt-weathered boats that dot the harbour are more than just vessels; they are tangible links to a heritage of seafaring, of hard work performed under an often indifferent sky. While the fishing industry remains vital, a growing appreciation for the natural beauty of Pleasant Lake is drawing visitors, hinting at a future where its serene waters and surrounding woodlands offer a different kind of sustenance, a quiet invitation to linger and absorb the enduring spirit of this maritime corner of Nova Scotia.

About This Pleasant Lake Map Page

Explore Pleasant Lake, 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: 43.851644, -66.009561. 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 Pleasant Lake includes the postal code (B5A), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Pleasant Lake 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.