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South Lake Ainslie Nova Scotia Map

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PlaceSouth Lake Ainslie
TypeCommunity
Province / TerritoryNova Scotia (NS)
LocationInverness
CountryCanada
Latitude46.05554
Longitude-61.107458
Postal Code (FSA)B0E
Area Code782, 902
ImportanceVillage / hamlet
CGN IDCBJQU

About South Lake Ainslie, Nova Scotia

South Lake Ainslie is a community in Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. South Lake Ainslie is located at 46.0555°N, 61.1075°W.

South Lake Ainslie rests within the quiet embrace of the highlands, where the land rises steadily toward the rugged profile of The Big Ridge. It lies 24.7 km south-east of Inverness, NS (from Inverness, NS: bearing 142°T), and is situated 9.1 km north of Whycocomagh. The surrounding terrain holds a stillness that deepens as the sun dips behind the higher ground, casting long, bruised shadows across the water. The air here carries a crisp, lingering dampness, a reminder of the proximity to the Trout Brook Wilderness Area, which sits just five kilometers away to guard the wilder edges of the forest. While the Skye River flows some six kilometers distant, its presence is felt in the way the moisture hangs in the valley, feeding the low-lying thickets and cooling the summer heat. Further out, MacPhedrans Lake remains tucked nine kilometers away, a silent companion to the broader landscape that defines this reach of Inverness. Life in South Lake Ainslie follows the slow turn of the seasons, rooted in a history of land stewardship and the quiet persistence of those who worked the soil and timber. The local economy stays attuned to the land, favoring small-scale endeavors that respect the seasonal shifts of the Nova Scotian climate. Cultural traditions here are held close, often surfacing in the gatherings that define the local character, where stories are kept alive through the simple, honest exchange of neighbors. Even as the modern world shifts, South Lake Ainslie maintains an identity shaped by its geography, where the primary landmarks are not buildings, but the enduring contours of the hills and the steady, hidden movement of the nearby waters.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Trout Brook Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 1.7 km, 044° NE · 2,861 ha
  • Old Growth Forest Lands (Old Growth Forest) — 2.4 km, 291° WNW
  • Humes River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 3.9 km, 097° E · 3,625 ha
  • Whycocomagh Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 8.6 km, 176° S · 196 ha
  • Macdonald House Museum (Museum) — 9.1 km, 343° NNW
  • The Skye River Trail (Attraction) — 9.5 km, 191° SSW
  • Whycocomagh Picnic Park (Attraction) — 9.9 km, 180° S
  • Salt Mountain Memorial Park Hugh McLennan (Monument) — 10.1 km, 175° S
  • Look-Off #2 (Viewpoint) — 10.1 km, 174° S
  • MacDonalds Pond Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 13.2 km, 182° S
  • Mary Harper Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 13.9 km, 090° E
  • MacRitchies Brook Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 14.2 km, 161° SSE
  • Ainslie Point Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 14.5 km, 326° NW · 38 ha
  • Egypt Falls Trail head (Attraction) — 15.7 km, 355° N
  • Glendyer Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 16.4 km, 284° WNW
  • Cains Mountain Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 17.3 km, 115° ESE · 555 ha
  • Orangedale Station Museum (Museum) — 17.3 km, 176° S
  • Orangedale Railway Museum (Museum) — 17.3 km, 176° S
  • Black River Bog Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 17.4 km, 312° NW
  • Orangedale Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 17.6 km, 173° S · 50 ha
  • Seven Falls Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 17.7 km, 031° NNE
  • Seal Cove Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 18.6 km, 176° S
  • Washabuck River Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 19.2 km, 092° E
  • Bornish Hill Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 19.3 km, 219° SW
  • Ashfield Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 19.8 km, 193° SSW
  • MacFarlane Woods Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 20.1 km, 257° WSW
  • Masons Mountain Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 21.2 km, 345° NNW
  • Cape Mabou Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 21.4 km, 296° WNW · 1,457 ha
  • Barra Forest and MacNeils Vale Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 21.4 km, 100° E · 733 ha
  • Little Beaver Lakes Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 21.7 km, 162° SSE

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About This South Lake Ainslie Map Page

Explore South Lake Ainslie, 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: 46.05554, -61.107458. 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 South Lake Ainslie includes the postal code (B0E), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for South Lake Ainslie 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