Third Lake Nova Scotia Map

About Third Lake, Nova Scotia

Third Lake is a community in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Third Lake is located at 44.8516°N, 62.6742°W.

Third Lake rests within a gentle bowl of Nova Scotian granite, its surface a placid mirror reflecting the stoic embrace of mixed forests. It lies 61.7 km east-south-east of Stewiacke, NS (from Stewiacke, NS: bearing 121°T), and is situated 13.4 km south-west of Sheet Harbour. The air here carries a perpetual dampness, a subtle scent of pine needles and decaying leaves that clings to the skin. Around its western edges, the land rises more steeply, a rugged terrain carved by ancient glaciers, where moss-draped boulders lie scattered like forgotten giants. Small, hidden coves punctuate the shoreline, accessible only by winding deer trails, their waters cool and dark, hinting at the depths below. The occasional call of a loon breaks the otherwise profound stillness, a lonely sound that seems to echo the vast, quiet spirit of this place. Historically, the lands surrounding Third Lake were a vital artery for the Mi'kmaq people, their ancestral footsteps imprinted on the very soil that now supports scattered homesteads and the quiet hum of rural life. Later, settlers, drawn by the promise of timber and fertile pockets of land, began to carve out a living, their early struggles etched into the weathered barns and stone foundations that still dot the landscape. Today, while the logging industry has receded, a quiet resilience persists, with many residents finding their livelihoods in the nearby larger centres or through small-scale agriculture and artisanal crafts, the subtle scent of woodsmoke often drifting on the evening breeze. The lake itself, a serene presence, remains a focal point, a place for quiet contemplation and the slow passage of seasons.

About This Third Lake Map Page

Explore Third Lake, 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: 44.851552, -62.674157. 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 Third Lake includes the postal code (B0J), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Third Lake 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.