Explore South Shore, 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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This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for South Shore, Nova Scotia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
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| Place | South Shore |
| Type | Locality |
| Province / Territory | Nova Scotia (NS) |
| Location | Cumberland |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 45.767712 |
| Longitude | -63.324929 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | B0K |
| Area Code | 782, 902 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | CBJSI |
South Shore is a locality in Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. South Shore is located at 45.7677°N, 63.3249°W.
South Shore rests upon the Atlantic coast, where the land rises to meet the rugged prominence of Spidell Hill. It lies 44.9 km north of Truro, NS (from Truro, NS: bearing 356°T), and is situated 6.7 km north-north-west of Tatamagouche. The terrain here holds a quiet intensity, defined by the persistent flow of the Dewar River as it carves a path toward the sea. When the light fades at dusk, the water takes on a bruised, metallic sheen, reflecting the stillness of the surrounding woods. Inland, the landscape reveals its quiet depth; Kennedy Lake sits tucked away nine kilometers distant, while the hidden rush of Drysdale Falls remains sixteen kilometers removed from the immediate coast. The air carries a sharp, saline clarity, an atmospheric weight that settles over the low-lying reaches of the shoreline, grounding the horizon in a constant, gray-blue hum. Life in South Shore has long been defined by the proximity of the coast and the pragmatic demands of the natural world. The economy remains rooted in the traditional labors of the land and water, where the seasonal shifts dictate the pace of daily work. While distant from the clamor of larger centers, South Shore maintains a distinct character forged by the resilience of those who navigate its geography. Families here find a particular satisfaction in the cycles of the seasons, observing the way the Dewar River responds to the spring thaw or the sudden, biting frosts of late autumn. This is a place of deliberate movement, where the legacy of regional industry continues to inform the quiet, steady persistence of the people.
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Explore South Shore, 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: 45.767712, -63.324929. 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 Shore includes the postal code (B0K), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
Location data for South Shore 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 | August 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |