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| Place | Selma |
| Type | Community |
| Province / Territory | Nova Scotia (NS) |
| Location | Hants |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 45.321567 |
| Longitude | -63.537467 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | B2N |
| Area Code | 782, 902 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | CBIAV |
Selma is a community in Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Selma is located at 45.3216°N, 63.5375°W.
Selma rests along the Atlantic coast, where the land yields to the persistent pull of the tide and the rising presence of the Creelman Hill. It lies 20.7 km west-south-west of Truro, NS (from Truro, NS: bearing 257°T), and is situated 14.3 km south-south-west of Debert. The Shubenacadie River defines the edges of the landscape, its currents carrying the salt of the sea into the heart of the terrain. At dusk, the light catches the silt-heavy water, turning the river into a ribbon of hammered silver that anchors the view. Further inland, the stillness of Little Dyke Lake offers a quiet counterpoint to the movement of the coastal waters, while the wooded reaches of Anthony Provincial Park provide a sheltered sanctuary for those who walk the trails. In Selma, the air carries a crisp, briny weight, grounding every breath in the reality of a shoreline that changes its shape with the moon. The history of Selma traces back to the families who cleared the fields and turned their eyes toward the water for their livelihood. Agriculture and the seasonal rhythms of the coast have long sustained the local economy, keeping the pace of life attuned to the tides rather than the clock. Even now, the daily work reflects a deep familiarity with the shifting mudflats and the fertile, challenging soil near the Shubenacadie River. Residents move through their days with a steady purpose, maintaining a heritage that honors the physical demands of a life lived so close to the water. The persistence of these traditions ensures that Selma retains its distinct character, grounded in the quiet endurance of its people and the enduring influence of the Atlantic.
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Explore Selma, 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: 45.321567, -63.537467. 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 Selma includes the postal code (B2N), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
Location data for Selma 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 generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |