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Sambro Nova Scotia Map

Explore Sambro, Nova Scotia, Canada, with this interactive street and satellite map. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above the map to switch views. You can “grab” the map and drag it to re-centre it, or use the + and buttons to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.

Interactive Map of Sambro, Nova Scotia

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PlaceSambro
TypeCommunity
Province / TerritoryNova Scotia (NS)
LocationHalifax
CountryCanada
Latitude44.478563
Longitude-63.604887
Postal Code (FSA)B3V
Area Code782, 902
ImportanceTown
CGN IDCBHBV

About Sambro, Nova Scotia

Sambro is a community in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Sambro is located at 44.4786°N, 63.6049°W.

Sambro clings to the jagged Atlantic edge of The High Barrens, where the salt-heavy air tastes of cold stone and deep water. It lies 18.8 km south of Halifax, NS (from Halifax, NS: bearing 183°T), and is situated 10.6 km south-south-west of Herring Cove. The landscape here is defined by the Pennant River as it cuts through the rugged terrain, winding its way toward the sea with a persistent, low-voiced urgency. Nearby, the stillness of Grand Lake offers a dark mirror to the sky, contrasting with the restless motion of the coast. To the west, the white sands and coastal barrens of Crystal Crescent Provincial Park provide a stark, beautiful boundary against the encroaching tide, while the distant, hidden rush of Broad Falls echoes the hidden power of the inland wilderness. At dusk, the light catches the lichen-crusted rocks in a fleeting, bruised purple, lending the land a wild, unpolished grace that feels ancient and indifferent to the passing hours. Life in Sambro has long been shaped by the unpredictable bounty of the ocean, with the local economy rooted in the hard-won harvests of the fishing industry. Generations of families have anchored their livelihoods to the harbor, finding a steady purpose in the seasonal movements of the fleet and the early morning preparation of gear. This maritime heritage marks the character of the people, who move with a quiet, observant patience reflected in the weathered wood of the docks and the steady sweep of the coastal horizon. Even as modern life brushes against the edges of the coast, the essence of Sambro persists in the simple, honest labor of those who know the temperament of the tides and the specific, bracing clarity of a Nova Scotian winter.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Sambro Island Lighthouse (Monument) — 0.5 km, 164° SSE
  • Crystal Crescent Beach Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 1.5 km, 216° SW · 499 ha
  • Terence Bay Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 2.1 km, 306° NW · 4,429 ha
  • Rogues Roost Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 2.8 km, 274° W · 1,128 ha
  • Duncans Cove Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 5.1 km, 067° ENE
  • SS Atlantic Heritage Interpretation Park (Attraction) — 8.5 km, 260° W
  • SS Atlantic Interpretative Centre (Museum) — 8.7 km, 261° W
  • Long Lake Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 10.7 km, 344° NNW · 1,723 ha
  • Herring Cove Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 11.1 km, 022° NNE · 20 ha
  • Sandwish Point Battery (Historic Ruins) — 12.9 km, 020° NNE
  • Five Bridge Lakes Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 13.4 km, 311° NW · 8,626 ha
  • York Redoubt (Attraction) — 13.7 km, 017° NNE
  • Site of former Lightkeeper's House (Historic Ruins) — 14.9 km, 022° NNE
  • Burial site for cholera victims from the SS England, 1866 (Monument) — 15.9 km, 020° NNE
  • NSCAD Temporary Sound Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 16.1 km, 012° NNE
  • Prince of Wales Tower (Attraction) — 16.1 km, 010° N
  • Prince of Wales Martello Tower National Historic Site (Heritage Site) — 16.3 km, 010° N
  • McNabs & Lawlor Island Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 16.3 km, 031° NNE · 58 ha
  • Fort Ives Platform (Viewpoint) — 16.7 km, 018° NNE
  • Shakespeare by the Sea – Office (Attraction) — 16.8 km, 010° N
  • Saint Mary's University Art Gallery (Gallery) — 17.1 km, 006° N
  • Saint Mary's University Burke-Gaffney Observatory (Museum) — 17.1 km, 006° N
  • The Pit (Theatre) — 17.7 km, 002° N
  • Public Archives of Nova Scotia (Museum) — 17.8 km, 005° N
  • Dalhousie Art Gallery (Gallery) — 17.8 km, 004° N
  • Sir James Dunn Theatre (Theatre) — 17.8 km, 004° N
  • Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 (Museum) — 18.0 km, 010° N
  • Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane (Cinema) — 18.5 km, 006° N
  • West Dover Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 18.8 km, 278° W · 1,037 ha
  • Halifax Citadel (Historic Fort / Castle) — 18.9 km, 006° N

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About This Sambro Map Page

Explore Sambro, 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: 44.478563, -63.604887. 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 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 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