Timberlea Nova Scotia Map

About Timberlea, Nova Scotia

Timberlea is a community in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Timberlea is located at 44.6624°N, 63.7462°W.

Timberlea unfolds as a landscape of rolling hills and mature forests, where the air often carries the damp, earthy scent of pine needles and the distant murmur of traffic from its busier arteries. It lies 12.4 km west of Halifax, NS (from Halifax, NS: bearing 278°T), and is situated 13.4 km west of Dartmouth. Beneath a sky that can shift from a crisp, bright blue to a soft, hazy grey with remarkable speed, the terrain is characterized by a mosaic of residential neighbourhoods interspersed with significant tracts of protected woodland and the glistening surfaces of numerous lakes. These waterways, like Goose Lake and McCabe Lake, punctuate the green expanse, reflecting the towering maples and spruces that form the verdant backdrop to daily life, lending a sense of serene seclusion even as the pulse of urban growth beats nearby. Historically, Timberlea’s identity is deeply rooted in its proximity to Halifax and its evolution from a more rural, resource-based past. Early settlers, drawn by the timber and the potential for agriculture, laid the groundwork for what would eventually become a thriving suburban centre. The local economy, while diversifying significantly, retains echoes of this heritage, with a strong commercial sector now serving a growing population, alongside continuing forestry and some light industry. Development has been careful, often integrating new housing with existing natural features, a conscious effort to preserve the character that makes Timberlea unique – a place where the quiet contemplation of a lakeside sunset is as much a part of its fabric as the hum of its bustling commercial hubs.

About This Timberlea Map Page

Explore Timberlea, 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: 44.662391, -63.746249. 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 Timberlea includes the postal code (B3S), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Timberlea 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.