Richmond Nova Scotia Map

About Richmond, Nova Scotia

Richmond is a community in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Richmond is located at 43.9801°N, 66.1315°W.

Richmond nestles along the rugged southwestern coast of Nova Scotia, a place where the land gently slopes towards the restless Atlantic. It lies 15.8 km north of Yarmouth, NS (from Yarmouth, NS: bearing 355°T), and is situated 15.0 km south-south-east of Mavillette. The air here carries the briny tang of the sea, mingling with the scent of pine from the surrounding forests that climb the low, rolling hills. Fields, often parcelled into neat squares, give way to darker, wilder woods, a mosaic of human cultivation and untamed nature. The coastline itself is a study in contrasts: stretches of weathered rock giving way to small, sheltered coves where the waves lap with a softer murmur. The light, especially in the late afternoon, seems to hold a particular clarity, illuminating the weathered wood of the houses and the steadfast green of the spruce and fir trees. The history of Richmond is deeply entwined with the sea and the resources it provided. For generations, fishing has been the lifeblood of this coastal community, with the bounty of the ocean shaping its economy and its character. You can still see the echoes of this past in the sturdy fishing boats that bob in the harbour and the weathered nets hung to dry. Beyond the fisheries, the land itself has offered sustenance, with small-scale agriculture providing a complement to the maritime pursuits. Though no grand institutions or famous figures hail directly from Richmond, its distinction lies in its enduring connection to the natural world and the quiet resilience of its people, who have learned to live in rhythm with the tides and the seasons.

About This Richmond Map Page

Explore Richmond, 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: 43.980055, -66.131522. 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 Richmond includes the postal code (B0K), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Richmond 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.