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| Place | Short Beach |
| Type | Community |
| Province / Territory | Nova Scotia (NS) |
| Location | Yarmouth |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 43.94113 |
| Longitude | -66.149255 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | CBIQC |
Short Beach is a community in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Short Beach is located at 43.9411°N, 66.1493°W.
Short Beach, nestled on the southwestern tip of Nova Scotia, unfolds as a ruggedly beautiful expanse where land and sea engage in a perpetual, gentle dance. It lies 11.7 km north-north-west of Yarmouth, NS (from Yarmouth, NS: bearing 347°T), and is situated 4.5 km south of Port Maitland. Here, the coast is a study in muted tones, a sweep of grey pebbles and weathered driftwood giving way to the deeper blues of the Atlantic. Behind the shoreline, the terrain rises into low, rounded hills, cloaked in a resilient scrub of spruce and fir, their branches often bowed under the persistent kiss of salt spray. The air itself carries a distinct tang, a blend of briny ocean and damp earth, especially potent in the hushed hours of dawn and dusk when the light bleeds across the water in soft, rose-gold hues. This is a place where the elements are not merely observed but felt, a constant, low hum of wind and wave shaping the very character of the place. The history of Short Beach is deeply intertwined with the sea, its name hinting at a past where humble fishing grounds were a primary source of sustenance. For generations, the rhythm of life here has been dictated by the tides and the bounty of the ocean, a tradition that continues to underpin the local economy, though perhaps with a quieter hum than in earlier days. While the grander maritime narratives often focus on larger ports, Short Beach holds its own quiet significance, a place where the ingenuity of its inhabitants has always been a crucial element for survival and prosperity. Scattered amongst the natural landscape are the weathered, functional buildings that speak of a life lived in close communion with the elements, a testament to the enduring spirit of this coastal enclave.
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Location data for Short Beach 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 | June 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |