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Sambro Head Nova Scotia Map

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PlaceSambro Head
TypeCommunity
Province / TerritoryNova Scotia (NS)
LocationHalifax
CountryCanada
Latitude44.484762
Longitude-63.582955
Postal Code (FSA)B3V
Area Code782, 902
ImportanceVillage / hamlet
CGN IDCBHCB

About Sambro Head, Nova Scotia

Sambro Head is a community in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Sambro Head is located at 44.4848°N, 63.5830°W.

Sambro Head stands as a rugged sentinel where the granite bones of the Atlantic coast meet the relentless pulse of the sea. It lies 18.1 km south of Halifax, NS (from Halifax, NS: bearing 178°T), and is situated 9.6 km south of Herring Cove. The land here is defined by The High Barrens, a windswept expanse where the earth feels ancient and exposed to the salt-heavy gales. Beneath the shifting quality of dusk light, the Pennant River carves its way through the stone, its cold currents offering a quiet contrast to the vast, churning ocean nearby. While the terrain remains stark and demanding, the nearby Crystal Crescent Provincial Park provides a sanctuary of shifting sands, and the inland waters of Grand Lake mirror the grey skies with startling clarity. Farther inland, the presence of Broad Falls adds a singular, rushing cadence to the silence of the barrens, grounding the landscape in a cycle of water and rock that has persisted for generations. Life at Sambro Head carries the weight of a maritime legacy, shaped by the persistent demands of the fishery and the deep, abiding knowledge of the tides. Local families have long looked to the horizon, their livelihoods anchored in the cold, productive waters that dictate the pace of the day. The character of Sambro Head reflects this resilience, a quiet endurance that mirrors the endurance of the surrounding landscape. Whether tending to gear or watching the Atlantic weather roll in, those who dwell here exist in a steady alignment with the changing seasons, finding a profound, solitary beauty in the way the mist clings to the coastline at dawn.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Sambro Island Lighthouse (Monument) — 2.0 km, 234° SW
  • Duncans Cove Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 3.2 km, 067° ENE
  • Crystal Crescent Beach Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 3.3 km, 227° SW · 499 ha
  • Rogues Roost Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 3.4 km, 270° W · 1,128 ha
  • Terence Bay Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 3.9 km, 296° WNW · 4,429 ha
  • Herring Cove Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 9.9 km, 014° NNE · 20 ha
  • SS Atlantic Monument (Monument) — 10.3 km, 258° WSW
  • Long Lake Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 10.9 km, 337° NNW · 1,723 ha
  • Sandwish Point Battery (Historic Ruins) — 11.7 km, 013° NNE
  • York Redoubt (Attraction) — 12.6 km, 010° N
  • Searchlight Emplacement (Historic Ruins) — 13.6 km, 025° NNE
  • Five Bridge Lakes Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 14.6 km, 307° NW · 8,626 ha
  • McNabs & Lawlor Island Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 14.9 km, 027° NNE · 58 ha
  • NSCAD Temporary Sound Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 15.1 km, 006° N
  • Prince of Wales Tower (Attraction) — 15.2 km, 004° N
  • Prince of Wales Martello Tower National Historic Site (Heritage Site) — 15.4 km, 004° N
  • Fort Ives Platform (Viewpoint) — 15.6 km, 012° NNE
  • Shakespeare by the Sea – Office (Attraction) — 15.9 km, 005° N
  • Saint Mary's University Art Gallery (Gallery) — 16.3 km, 000° N
  • Saint Mary's University Burke-Gaffney Observatory (Museum) — 16.3 km, 000° N
  • Shearwater Aviation Museum (Museum) — 16.8 km, 019° NNE
  • Public Archives of Nova Scotia (Museum) — 17.0 km, 359° N
  • Dalhousie Art Gallery (Gallery) — 17.0 km, 359° N
  • The Pit (Theatre) — 17.0 km, 357° N
  • Sir James Dunn Theatre (Theatre) — 17.0 km, 359° N
  • Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 (Museum) — 17.1 km, 004° N
  • Victoria Park (Attraction) — 17.4 km, 001° N
  • Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane (Cinema) — 17.7 km, 001° N
  • Halifax Citadel (Historic Fort / Castle) — 18.1 km, 001° N
  • Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (Gallery) — 18.2 km, 003° N

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About This Sambro Head Map Page

Explore Sambro Head, 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: 44.484762, -63.582955. 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. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Sambro Head includes the postal code (B3V), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Sambro Head 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 generatedAugust 2026
Location dataCanadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada