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Sunset Acres Nova Scotia Map

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PlaceSunset Acres
TypeCompact Rural Community
Province / TerritoryNova Scotia (NS)
LocationHalifax
CountryCanada
Latitude44.695525
Longitude-63.492598
Postal Code (FSA)B2W
Area Code782, 902
ImportanceSmall locality
CGN IDCBLDJ

About Sunset Acres, Nova Scotia

Sunset Acres is a compact rural community in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Sunset Acres is located at 44.6955°N, 63.4926°W.

Sunset Acres clings to the rugged Atlantic coast, where the persistent salt air meets the rising elevation of Breakheart Hill. It lies 7.3 km east-north-east of Dartmouth, NS (from Dartmouth, NS: bearing 67°T), and is situated 9.4 km north-east of Halifax. The terrain here is defined by the steady, dark flow of the Little Salmon River, which carves its path toward the sea, while the surface of nearby Cranberry Lake reflects the heavy, shifting clouds typical of the maritime horizon. As the day wanes, the light turns a bruised, metallic gold, catching the edges of the salt-crusted pines and emphasizing the sheer, granite-boned character of the shoreline. This landscape holds a quiet, austere beauty, where the wind never fully ceases its conversation with the trees. The history of Sunset Acres is found in the endurance of those who first settled along the riverbanks, carving a life from a coast that demands both vigilance and respect. While the economy remains tied to the cycles of the Atlantic, the presence of McNabs and Lawlor Islands Provincial Park nearby serves as a quiet reminder of the region’s natural legacy, standing ten kilometers away as a sentinel of undisturbed growth. Residents often look toward the distant, thundering spray of Bad Luck Falls, which lies fifteen kilometers inland, as a marker of the wilder interior beyond the coastal cliffs. Life in Sunset Acres follows the tide, a steady progression of chores and seasonal shifts that persists beneath the vast, indifferent sky of Nova Scotia.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Black Cultural Centre For Nova Scotia (Art / Cultural Centre) — 1.9 km, 063° ENE
  • Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum (Museum) — 2.6 km, 193° SSW
  • Cole Harbour Rural Heritage Society (Museum) — 2.6 km, 193° SSW
  • Cole Harbour - Lawrencetown Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 3.2 km, 121° ESE · 743 ha
  • Old Growth Forest Lands (Old Growth Forest) — 3.4 km, 122° ESE
  • Old Red Barn (Historic Ruins) — 3.9 km, 151° SSE
  • Fairbanks Centre (Museum) — 4.9 km, 278° W
  • Shubenacadie Canal Commission (Heritage Site) — 4.9 km, 278° W
  • Cineplex Cinemas Dartmouth Crossing (Cinema) — 5.5 km, 284° WNW
  • Pondside Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 5.6 km, 280° W
  • Dartmouth Heritage Museum Complex (Museum) — 6.2 km, 239° WSW
  • Evergreen House (Heritage Site) — 6.2 km, 239° WSW
  • Graffiti Wall (Public Artwork) — 6.3 km, 238° WSW
  • The Sawmill Playhouse (Theatre) — 6.3 km, 245° WSW
  • George Wright (Titantic) (Monument) — 6.6 km, 244° WSW
  • Waverley - Salmon River Long Lake Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 6.8 km, 009° N · 8,621 ha
  • Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia (Heritage Site) — 6.8 km, 242° WSW
  • Alderney Cairn (Monument) — 7.0 km, 244° WSW
  • Sinnot Hill Park Look Off (Viewpoint) — 7.2 km, 244° WSW
  • Fort Clarence (Historic Ruins) — 7.2 km, 211° SSW
  • Georges Island National Historic Site (Attraction) — 8.0 km, 221° SW
  • CSS Acadia (Attraction) — 8.1 km, 229° SW
  • HMCS Sackville (Attraction) — 8.1 km, 229° SW
  • Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (Gallery) — 8.2 km, 230° SW
  • Halifax Brewery Farmers Market (Attraction) — 8.4 km, 227° SW
  • Centre For Art Tapes (Art / Cultural Centre) — 8.6 km, 237° WSW
  • Halifax Citadel (Historic Fort / Castle) — 8.8 km, 232° SW
  • Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane (Cinema) — 8.9 km, 230° SW
  • McNabs & Lawlor Island Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 9.8 km, 182° S · 58 ha
  • Dalhousie Art Gallery (Gallery) — 9.9 km, 230° SW

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About This Sunset Acres Map Page

Explore Sunset Acres, 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: 44.695525, -63.492598. 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 Sunset Acres includes the postal code (B2W), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Sunset Acres 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