Stellarton Nova Scotia Map

About Stellarton, Nova Scotia

Stellarton is a town in Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Stellarton is located at 45.5594°N, 62.6599°W.

Stellarton nestles in the gentle embrace of Pictou County, a place where the land rolls with a quiet dignity towards the Northumberland Strait. It lies 3.5 km south-south-west of New Glasgow, NS (from New Glasgow, NS: bearing 199°T), and is situated 12.6 km south of Pictou Landing. The East River of Pictou, a silver ribbon unfurling through the landscape, carves a path that has shaped the very character of Stellarton, its banks often softened by a verdant carpet of trees that whisper secrets of the Atlantic air. Here, the sky seems to hold a particular clarity, especially in the late afternoon, when the sun casts long, golden shadows that stretch across the well-tended lawns and the sturdy brick buildings, imbuing the everyday with a subtle, almost painterly glow. This land, once the ancestral home of the Mi'kmaq, has a history deeply intertwined with the bounty of the earth and the sea. Stellarton's story is one of industriousness, its past echoing with the clang of machinery and the hum of commerce, particularly in its coal mining heritage, a legacy that has left an indelible mark on the local psyche. While the deep mines may be silent now, the spirit of enterprise endures, fueling a local economy that draws strength from its connection to the wider region and the enduring appeal of its small-town heart. The annual Pictou County Exhibition, a vibrant celebration of local life, continues to draw crowds, a testament to the enduring traditions and the close-knit nature of the people who call Stellarton home.

About This Stellarton Map Page

Explore Stellarton, 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: 45.559373, -62.659856. 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 Stellarton includes the postal code (B2H), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Stellarton 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.