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Schnares Crossing Nova Scotia Map

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PlaceSchnares Crossing
TypeLocality
Province / TerritoryNova Scotia (NS)
LocationLunenburg
CountryCanada
Latitude44.403007
Longitude-64.345205
Postal Code (FSA)B4V
Area Code782, 902
ImportanceSmall locality
CGN IDCBHNH

About Schnares Crossing, Nova Scotia

Schnares Crossing is a locality in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Schnares Crossing is located at 44.4030°N, 64.3452°W.

Schnares Crossing rests upon the rugged Atlantic coast, cradled within the elevation of the Cossman Tower Hill. It lies 4.0 km north-west of Lunenburg, NS (from Lunenburg, NS: bearing 315°T), and is situated 14.1 km east-north-east of Bridgewater. The terrain here holds a persistent, salt-heavy dampness that clings to the spruce and granite, grounding the landscape in a stillness that feels ancient. A short distance away, the quiet surface of Cantelope Lake mirrors the shifting gray of the sky, while the Mushamush River moves with a steady, hidden purpose toward the sea. As evening settles, the light across the coast thins to a pale, bruised violet, casting long shadows that emphasize the stark, unyielding character of the Nova Scotian shoreline. Life in Schnares Crossing follows the cyclical demands of the seasons, where the economy has long favored the patient labor of the woods and the nearby coastal waters. While Cooks Falls lies further inland, the echoes of moving water define the peripheral geography of the region, influencing the local pace of work and rest. The people who maintain their homes here carry a quiet resilience, their daily habits shaped by the proximity of the ocean and the dense, encompassing forest. There is a particular clarity in the air during the autumn months, a sharpness that makes the simple act of existing in such a secluded geography feel profound and deliberate.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Southwestern Railway Museum (Museum) — 2.9 km, 164° SSE
  • Lorne Street Fire Company (Museum) — 3.5 km, 142° SE
  • Heritage Interpretive Classroom (Museum) — 3.6 km, 136° SE
  • Second Peninsula Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 3.8 km, 088° E · 19 ha
  • Lunenburg Art Gallery Society (Gallery) — 3.9 km, 137° SE
  • Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic (Museum) — 4.0 km, 139° SE
  • Boui (Attraction) — 4.0 km, 138° SE
  • Old Town Lunenburg World Heritage Site (Monument) — 4.1 km, 134° SE
  • Lunenburg Opera House (Theatre) — 4.1 km, 135° SE
  • Lunenburg Waterfront (Attraction) — 4.1 km, 138° SE
  • Spirit Song Gallery (Public Artwork) — 6.4 km, 326° NNW
  • Old Growth Forest Lands (Old Growth Forest) — 10.4 km, 263° W
  • Young's Cave Look Off (Viewpoint) — 11.3 km, 141° SE
  • Sand Dollar Beach (Attraction) — 11.8 km, 161° SSE
  • Kayak Tour Start Location (Attraction) — 12.0 km, 144° SE
  • Lunenburg County Historical Society (Heritage Site) — 12.8 km, 184° S
  • Cineplex Cinemas Bridgewater (Cinema) — 13.6 km, 257° WSW
  • Grassy Island Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 17.1 km, 074° ENE
  • Chester Playhouse (Theatre) — 17.2 km, 029° NNE
  • 52 Central Street (Historic Fort / Castle) — 17.2 km, 028° NNE
  • Legacy Park Monument (Monument) — 18.4 km, 009° N
  • Rissers Beach Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 19.8 km, 200° SSW · 101 ha
  • Wentzells Lake Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 23.3 km, 288° WNW · 24 ha
  • Blandford Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 25.0 km, 052° NE
  • South Panuke Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 25.9 km, 021° NNE · 6,843 ha
  • Long Lake Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 25.9 km, 021° NNE
  • Holden Lake Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 26.4 km, 341° NNW · 1,491 ha
  • St. Margarets Bay Islands Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 30.7 km, 061° ENE
  • Cherry Hill Beach Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 31.8 km, 205° SSW
  • Pu'tlaqne'katik (Wilderness Area) — 34.3 km, 276° W · 2,643 ha

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About This Schnares Crossing Map Page

Explore Schnares Crossing, 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: 44.403007, -64.345205. 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 Schnares Crossing includes the postal code (B4V), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Schnares Crossing 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