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| Place | Red Point |
| Type | Community |
| Province / Territory | Nova Scotia (NS) |
| Location | Victoria |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 45.927358 |
| Longitude | -60.90907 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | CBFNA |
Red Point is a community in Victoria, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Red Point is located at 45.9274°N, 60.9091°W.
Red Point nestles against the raw, untamed edge of Cape Breton Island, where the land exhales the bracing, salt-laced breath of the Atlantic. It lies 45.5 km south-east of Inverness, NS (from Inverness, NS: bearing 138°T), and is situated 14.7 km west of Benacadie Pond. Here, the terrain tumbles in a series of rugged inclines, cloaked in a dense tapestry of spruce and fir that clings tenaciously to the rocky outcrops. The coastline, a dramatic interplay of sheer cliffs and hidden coves, is perpetually sculpted by the ceaseless push and pull of the ocean. The air itself carries a crisp, invigorating chill, even on the warmest summer days, a constant reminder of the vast, cold waters that cradle this remote promontory. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-grey skies, has a particular clarity, illuminating the emerald mosses that carpet ancient stones and casting long, ethereal shadows across the windswept slopes. The history of Red Point is deeply entwined with the sea, its early settlers drawn to the rich fishing grounds that teemed with cod and lobster. The echoes of generations of fishermen, their lives dictated by the tides and the bounty of the ocean, still linger in the quiet harbours. While large-scale fishing has seen its ebb and flow, a resilient spirit of maritime enterprise persists, with small boats still dotting the horizon, a testament to the enduring connection to the water. The local economy, though modest, draws strength from this heritage, supplemented by the quiet hum of small businesses and the occasional influx of visitors seeking the raw, unspoiled beauty of this corner of the island. The very character of Red Point seems to be forged by the elements, a place where resilience and a deep respect for nature are not just learned, but lived.
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Location data for Red Point 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 | June 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |