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South Quinan Nova Scotia Map

Explore South Quinan, Nova Scotia, Canada, with this interactive street and satellite map. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above the map to switch views. You can “grab” the map and drag it to re-centre it, or use the + and buttons to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.

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PlaceSouth Quinan
TypeCommunity
Province / TerritoryNova Scotia (NS)
LocationYarmouth
CountryCanada
Latitude43.919107
Longitude-65.799653
Postal Code (FSA)B0W
Area Code782, 902
ImportanceVillage / hamlet
CGN IDCBPTH

About South Quinan, Nova Scotia

South Quinan is a community in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. South Quinan is located at 43.9191°N, 65.7997°W.

South Quinan rests with a quiet permanence upon the slopes of Kiahs Hill, where the land slopes toward the steady, dark currents of the Quinan River. It lies 24.6 km north-east of Wedgeport, NS (from Wedgeport, NS: bearing 36°T), and is situated 15.7 km east-north-east of Tusket. The air here holds a distinct, cool moisture, carrying the scent of damp earth and pine needles that lingers long after the mist has retreated from the valley. Nearby, the surface of Franks Lake reflects the sky with a mirror-like clarity, while the distant, rushing sound of Indian Falls punctuates the silence of the woods. During the transition of dusk, the light turns a bruised, plum-colored gold, illuminating the rugged textures of the terrain and the deep greens of the surrounding growth. The history of South Quinan persists in the way the land was cleared and settled, reflecting a resilience born from the dense, challenging woods and the proximity to the Quinan River. Local life is defined by a deep familiarity with the immediate geography, where the economy has long been shaped by the resources provided by the surrounding forest and the seasonal demands of the climate. Residents maintain a way of life that values the solitude of the interior, finding satisfaction in the small, daily tasks that sustain a household in such a sequestered setting. Traditions here are kept close, passed down through families who have watched the seasons cycle over Kiahs Hill for generations, ensuring that the character of South Quinan remains as sturdy and unyielding as the granite outcrops hidden beneath the moss.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Tusket River Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 2.9 km, 017° NNE
  • Tusket River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 3.0 km, 355° N · 83 ha
  • Great Barren and Quinan Lakes Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 8.4 km, 139° SE
  • Old Growth Forest Lands (Old Growth Forest) — 8.9 km, 128° SE
  • Sloans Lake Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 10.8 km, 304° NW
  • Sand Pond National Wildlife Area (National Wildlife Area) — 11.0 km, 191° S · 492 ha
  • Glenwood Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 14.4 km, 205° SSW · 39 ha
  • Spinneys Heath Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 14.5 km, 185° S
  • Ellenwood Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 15.6 km, 272° W · 114 ha
  • Tusket Islands Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 15.8 km, 219° SW · 706 ha
  • Carleton River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 18.5 km, 340° NNW · 919 ha
  • Tobeatic Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 20.6 km, 036° NE · 1,036 km²
  • Lake Annis Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 21.5 km, 309° NW
  • Silver River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 21.5 km, 357° N · 5,294 ha
  • Indian Fields Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 23.7 km, 063° ENE · 1,565 ha
  • Cineplex Cinemas Yarmouth (Cinema) — 25.2 km, 250° WSW
  • Golden Horse Fountain (Monument) — 26.3 km, 253° WSW
  • Millstone at Milton Dam (Attraction) — 26.4 km, 254° WSW
  • Firefighters Museum (Museum) — 26.9 km, 250° WSW
  • Yarmouth County Historical Society (Museum) — 26.9 km, 250° WSW
  • W. Laurence Sweeny Fisheries Museum (Museum) — 27.2 km, 251° WSW
  • Wedgeport Sport Tuna Fishing Museum And Interpretative Centre (Museum) — 27.3 km, 213° SSW
  • Hectanooga Cedar Swamp Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 27.4 km, 311° NW
  • Cedar Lake Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 27.6 km, 293° WNW
  • Harpers Lake Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 27.9 km, 114° ESE
  • Seafaring Sons of Yarmouth County (Monument) — 29.7 km, 248° WSW
  • Roseway River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 29.8 km, 096° E · 1,691 ha
  • Wentworth Lake Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 30.7 km, 340° NNW
  • Sieur Philippe Muis d'Entremont (Public Artwork) — 31.3 km, 179° S
  • Le Village Historique Acadien De La Nouvelle-Écosse (Art / Cultural Centre) — 31.4 km, 179° S

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About This South Quinan Map Page

Explore South Quinan, 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: 43.919107, -65.799653. 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 Quinan includes the postal code (B0W), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for South Quinan 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