Sherwood Heights Nova Scotia Map

About Sherwood Heights, Nova Scotia

Sherwood Heights is a urban community in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Sherwood Heights is located at 44.6752°N, 63.6678°W.

Sherwood Heights unfolds across a landscape that gently slopes towards the Atlantic, its residential streets lined with mature trees that whisper tales of seasons past. It lies 6.8 km west-north-west of Halifax, NS (from Halifax, NS: bearing 297°T), and is situated 7.2 km west of Dartmouth. The air here, especially after a rain, carries the briny tang of the nearby ocean, a subtle perfume mingling with the earthy scent of damp soil and pine needles. In the summer evenings, the sky often deepens into bruised purples and fiery oranges, a spectacle reflected in the still waters of the small, unnamed ponds that dot the area, their surfaces mirroring the fading light and the silhouettes of homes nestled among the greenery. The terrain, while not dramatic, offers a quiet beauty, a sense of being crad sheltered within the broader embrace of Nova Scotia's rolling hills, where pockets of woodland still hold their own wilder secrets. The history of Sherwood Heights is intertwined with the ebb and flow of Halifax's growth, a suburban expansion that began in earnest after the mid-20th century, drawing families seeking a more tranquil life than the bustling port city offered. Its economy, like much of the region, relies on a diversified base, with many residents commuting to Halifax for work in sectors ranging from healthcare and education to technology and government. While Sherwood Heights itself may not boast grand historical monuments, its character is shaped by the steady hum of everyday life, the neighbourhood parks echoing with the laughter of children and the quiet conversations of neighbours. The presence of nearby educational institutions, including campuses of universities and colleges, injects a youthful energy, a constant influx of new ideas and aspirations that blend with the established, enduring spirit of this part of Nova Scotia.

About This Sherwood Heights Map Page

Explore Sherwood Heights, 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: 44.675185, -63.667844. 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 Sherwood Heights includes the postal code (B3M), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Sherwood Heights 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.