Quinan Nova Scotia Map

About Quinan, Nova Scotia

Quinan is a community in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Quinan is located at 43.9203°N, 65.8259°W.

Quinan lies nestled in the rolling landscape of southwestern Nova Scotia, a place where the land itself seems to sigh with the wind that sweeps in from the Atlantic. It lies 23.6 km north-north-east of Wedgeport, NS (from Wedgeport, NS: bearing 32°T), and is situated 13.9 km east-north-east of Tusket. Here, the terrain dips and rises with a gentle persistence, carpeted in a mosaic of dense forest – primarily spruce and fir – interspersed with clearings where fields lie open to the sky. The air, particularly in the mornings, carries a damp, earthy scent, a blend of pine needles and the nearby freshwater lakes that punctuate the region. The quietude is profound, broken only by the occasional call of a loon from a distant pond or the rustle of unseen creatures in the underbrush, a stillness that invites contemplation. Historically, Quinan has been shaped by the resilience of those who have worked this land, a legacy evident in the scattered farmsteads and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants. The local economy, once more heavily reliant on forestry and agriculture, now finds a balance with a growing interest in outdoor recreation, drawing visitors to its numerous lakes for fishing and boating. The very character of Quinan is imbued with a sense of quiet self-sufficiency, a community built on shared effort and a deep connection to the natural world that surrounds it. The small, unassuming churches and community halls stand as silent witnesses to generations of shared life, their weathered wood speaking of endurance.

About This Quinan Map Page

Explore Quinan, 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: 43.920271, -65.825852. 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 Quinan includes the postal code (B0W), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Quinan 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.