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Smiths Settlement Nova Scotia Map

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PlaceSmiths Settlement
TypeCommunity
Province / TerritoryNova Scotia (NS)
LocationHalifax
CountryCanada
Latitude44.785517
Longitude-63.104647
Postal Code (FSA)B3E
Area Code782, 902
ImportanceVillage / hamlet
CGN IDCBVKB

About Smiths Settlement, Nova Scotia

Smiths Settlement is a community in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Smiths Settlement is located at 44.7855°N, 63.1046°W.

Smiths Settlement rests quietly along the Atlantic coast, cradled by the rising slopes of the Bear Hill as it looks out toward the salt-heavy horizon. It lies 39.5 km east-north-east of Dartmouth, NS (from Dartmouth, NS: bearing 71°T), and is situated 10.4 km north-west of East Jeddore. The Musquodoboit River carves a slow, deliberate path through the terrain here, its dark waters reflecting the erratic shifts of coastal light that brighten the shoreline at dusk. Beyond the immediate reach of the tide, the landscape rises into the rugged elevation of the Bear Hill, providing a sheltered basin for the houses that cling to the lower slopes. A few kilometers inland, the stillness of Squints Lake offers a mirror to the surrounding spruce and fir, while the distant, rushing sound of Blue Falls provides a persistent pulse to the quiet woods. To the north, the vast, untamed expanse of the White Lake Wilderness Area anchors the horizon, reminding those who live in Smiths Settlement of the deep, sprawling forest that stretches toward the interior. The life of Smiths Settlement has long been defined by the interplay between the river’s flow and the shifting moods of the sea, creating a livelihood rooted in the resources of the immediate landscape. Families here have built their days around the seasonal cycles of the coast, finding a steady purpose in the work that the river and the surrounding woods provide. The local economy maintains a modest, self-reliant character, favoring the preservation of natural rhythms over the clamor of modern industry. While the presence of the White Lake Wilderness Area keeps the northern boundary wild and largely untouched, the heart of the settlement stays focused on the Musquodoboit River, where the water carries the scent of pine and salt in equal measure. Life in Smiths Settlement moves with a deliberate clarity, defined by the turning of the tides and the long, amber shadows that lengthen across the hills as the sun retreats behind the Bear Hill.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Ship Harbour Long Lake Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 1.2 km, 027° NNE · 148 km²
  • Harbour Lookoff (Viewpoint) — 3.4 km, 303° WNW
  • White Lake Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 4.0 km, 332° NNW · 4,533 ha
  • Fisherman's Life Museum (Museum) — 7.0 km, 097° E
  • Martinique Beach Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 10.5 km, 188° S · 47 ha
  • Lower East Chezzetcook Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 11.6 km, 213° SSW · 151 ha
  • Lake Charlotte Area Heritage Society (Museum) — 12.4 km, 100° E
  • Memory Lane Heritage Village (Museum) — 12.4 km, 100° E
  • Lake Charlotte Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 12.4 km, 088° E · 879 ha
  • Old Growth Forest Lands (Old Growth Forest) — 14.0 km, 307° NW
  • Acadian House Museum (Museum) — 15.2 km, 235° SW
  • Tangier Grand Lake Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 15.3 km, 068° ENE · 160 km²
  • Eastern Shore Islands Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 16.0 km, 089° E · 1,842 ha
  • Clam Harbour Beach Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 17.0 km, 111° ESE · 183 ha
  • Cowan Brook Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 17.5 km, 052° NE
  • Porters Lake Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 18.6 km, 235° SW · 90 ha
  • Dollar Lake Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 20.5 km, 312° NW · 771 ha
  • Waverley - Salmon River Long Lake Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 20.6 km, 273° W · 8,621 ha
  • Owls Head Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 22.3 km, 108° ESE · 267 ha
  • Clattenburgh Brook Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 22.7 km, 291° WNW · 1,913 ha
  • Cole Harbour - Lawrencetown Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 23.2 km, 240° WSW · 743 ha
  • Shut-in Island Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 23.2 km, 217° SW
  • Moose River Gold Mines Memorial (Attraction) — 25.3 km, 031° NNE
  • Lake Egmont Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 25.7 km, 330° NNW
  • Mount Traber Bible Camp & Retreat Centre (Attraction) — 29.8 km, 339° NNW
  • Musquodoboit Valley Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 29.9 km, 359° N · 67 ha
  • Elmswood Educational Woodlot (Attraction) — 30.1 km, 342° NNW
  • Black Cultural Centre For Nova Scotia (Art / Cultural Centre) — 30.3 km, 253° WSW
  • Old Red Barn (Historic Ruins) — 31.8 km, 245° WSW
  • J. Willy Krauch & Sons (Attraction) — 33.7 km, 085° E

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About This Smiths Settlement Map Page

Explore Smiths Settlement, 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: 44.785517, -63.104647. 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 Smiths Settlement includes the postal code (B3E), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Smiths Settlement 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