Point Hill Nova Scotia Map

About Point Hill, Nova Scotia

Point Hill is a locality in Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Point Hill is located at 45.3465°N, 64.8049°W.

Point Hill rests where the land begins its slow, deliberate descent towards the Bay of Fundy, a place where the persistent Atlantic winds have shaped both the stunted pines clinging to the higher ground and the weathered faces of its inhabitants. It lies 38.0 km west of Parrsboro, NS (from Parrsboro, NS: bearing 260°T), and is situated 2.6 km north-west of Advocate Harbour. The terrain here is a study in subtle gradients, rising from the salt-laced air of the shoreline to a modest elevation, offering glimpses of the vast, often moody expanse of water to the south. Patches of hardy forest, a mix of spruce and fir, break the open fields, their dark green a stark contrast against the pale, often mist-shrouded sky. The air itself carries a clean, bracing quality, tinged with the scent of damp earth and the distant tang of brine, a constant reminder of the sea's proximity. The history of Point Hill is intrinsically linked to the bounty of the ocean and the resilience required to coax a living from this rugged coast. For generations, fishing vessels, their paint chipped and worn by saltwater spray, have been the lifeblood of Point Hill, their crews wrestling with the tides and the elusive catches that sustained families. This maritime heritage is palpable, visible in the sturdy, practical architecture of the homes and the quiet camaraderie that still exists among those whose lives are governed by the sea's unpredictable moods. While the fishing industry remains, its scale has shifted, and the local economy now also finds expression in smaller-scale agriculture, with farms dotting the landscape and producing goods for local markets. The rhythm of Point Hill is one of measured patience, dictated by the seasons and the tides, a steady pulse beneath the vast, indifferent sky.

About This Point Hill Map Page

Explore Point Hill, 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: 45.346548, -64.804871. 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 Point Hill includes the postal code (B4R), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Point Hill 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.