Red River Nova Scotia Map

About Red River, Nova Scotia

Red River is a community in Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Red River is located at 46.8326°N, 60.7932°W.

Red River rests where the land softens into a gentle embrace, its rolling hills a verdant quilt stitched with the silver thread of the water that gives it its name. It lies 28.1 km north-east of Chéticamp, NS (from Chéticamp, NS: bearing 36°T), and is situated 1.1 km north-north-east of Pleasant Bay. The air here, especially in the liminal hours of late afternoon, carries a damp, earthy scent, a mingling of pine needles and the distant, briny breath of the ocean, a subtle reminder of its proximity to the sea. Fields, often patchwork in their cultivation, stretch towards horizons softened by the perpetual haze of the Atlantic, and the occasional weathered barn stands sentinel against the wide, often dramatic skies. The very texture of Red River feels ancient, the soil underfoot a rich, dark loam, hinting at generations of cultivation and a deep, enduring connection to the land. The history of Red River is a story whispered by the very currents that shaped it, a narrative of resilience and resourcefulness. For centuries, this place was a vital artery, a passage for Indigenous peoples navigating the waterways, their ancient footsteps now imprinted on the memory of the landscape. Later, settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land and abundant resources, carved out a life from the wild, their labours etching a lasting mark on the terrain. The local economy, once anchored by the sturdy ships that plied the coastal routes and the rich veins of coal that lay beneath the earth, has evolved, now finding its pulse in a blend of agriculture and a burgeoning tourism that seeks the quiet charm and raw beauty of this eastern outpost. The echoes of its industrial past, though faded, still resonate in the quiet corners of Red River, a subtle hum beneath the surface of everyday life.

About This Red River Map Page

Explore Red River, 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: 46.832557, -60.793161. 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 Red River includes the postal code (B0L), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Red River 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.