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| Place | Smithsville |
| Type | Community |
| Province / Territory | Nova Scotia (NS) |
| Location | Shelburne |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 43.486563 |
| Longitude | -65.469811 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | B5A |
| Area Code | 782, 902 |
| Importance | Small locality |
| CGN ID | CBJFZ |
Smithsville is a community in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Smithsville is located at 43.4866°N, 65.4698°W.
Smithsville, nestled on the southwestern tip of Nova Scotia, presents a landscape shaped by the persistent embrace of the Atlantic. It lies 13.7 km east-north-east of Clark's Harbour, NS (from Clark's Harbour, NS: bearing 69°T), and is situated 11.3 km south-east of Barrington. Here, the land gently rolls, a mosaic of weathered granite outcrops and fertile hollows where dense stands of spruce and fir reach towards a sky often painted with the subtle grays and blues of coastal weather. The air, even inland, carries the faint, briny tang of the sea, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity, and the winding country roads, edged with wild rose and Queen Anne's lace in summer, lead to hidden coves and stretches of windswept shore where the surf whispers secrets against the pebbles. Historically, Smithsville's fortunes have been intrinsically linked to the sea and the land's bounty. For generations, fishing has been the lifeblood of this coastal enclave, the rhythm of the tides dictating the ebb and flow of daily life. While once a bustling hub for fishing fleets, today Smithsville retains a quieter, more enduring connection to its maritime heritage, with many residents still engaged in lobster fishing or related marine industries. The surrounding fields, though modest in scale, have historically supported small-scale agriculture, providing sustenance and a connection to the earth that complements the ever-present influence of the ocean. The character of Smithsville is one of quiet resilience, a place where traditions are held close and the enduring beauty of the natural world is a constant companion.
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Explore Smithsville, 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: 43.486563, -65.469811. 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 Smithsville includes the postal code (B5A), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
Location data for Smithsville 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 | July 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |