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Upper Wedgeport Nova Scotia Map

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PlaceUpper Wedgeport
TypeCommunity
Province / TerritoryNova Scotia (NS)
LocationYarmouth
CountryCanada
Latitude43.755169
Longitude-65.988847
Postal Code (FSA)B5A
Area Code782, 902
ImportanceSmall locality
CGN IDCBNAU

About Upper Wedgeport, Nova Scotia

Upper Wedgeport is a community in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Upper Wedgeport is located at 43.7552°N, 65.9888°W.

Upper Wedgeport rests upon the Atlantic coast, where the land rises into the gentle slopes of the Boudreaus Hill. It lies 1.9 km north-north-west of Wedgeport, NS (from Wedgeport, NS: bearing 338°T), and is situated 13.7 km south-east of Yarmouth. The salt-heavy air clings to the skin in Upper Wedgeport, carrying the briny scent of the tides that rise and fall against the rugged shoreline. Inland, the terrain holds a quiet, austere beauty, marked by the presence of Goose Lake just 3 km away and the Tusket Islands Wilderness Area, which sits a mere 2 km distant. The Little River winds through the broader landscape 6 km from the village, while the distant Middle Falls marks the horizon 13 km away. During the late afternoon, the light turns a pale, translucent gold, catching the jagged edges of the coastal rocks and turning the surface of the nearby water into shifting plates of hammered copper. The history of Upper Wedgeport remains defined by the persistence of those who turned to the sea for their livelihood, establishing an economy long anchored in the rhythms of the Atlantic fishery. Generations have navigated these waters, passing down a deep, practical knowledge of the shifting currents and the seasonal migrations of the catch. The character of the people reflects this maritime heritage, grounded in a quiet resilience and a steadfast commitment to the traditions of the coast. Even as the modern world changes, the daily life in Upper Wedgeport continues to follow the simple, necessary motions of a life lived at the edge of the continent, where the horizon provides both a boundary and a sense of enduring scale.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Tusket Islands Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 0.9 km, 047° NE · 706 ha
  • Wedgeport Sport Tuna Fishing Museum And Interpretative Centre (Museum) — 4.8 km, 174° S
  • Glenwood Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 10.4 km, 061° ENE · 39 ha
  • Cineplex Cinemas Yarmouth (Cinema) — 12.7 km, 318° NW
  • Spinneys Heath Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 13.0 km, 081° E
  • Sand Pond National Wildlife Area (National Wildlife Area) — 13.4 km, 065° ENE · 492 ha
  • Yarmouth County Historical Society (Museum) — 13.6 km, 312° NW
  • Firefighters Museum (Museum) — 13.7 km, 312° NW
  • W. Laurence Sweeny Fisheries Museum (Museum) — 14.2 km, 312° NW
  • Seafaring Sons of Yarmouth County (Monument) — 14.3 km, 300° WNW
  • Golden Horse Fountain (Monument) — 14.7 km, 317° NW
  • Millstone at Milton Dam (Attraction) — 14.8 km, 317° NW
  • Ellenwood Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 18.4 km, 358° N · 114 ha
  • Sieur Philippe Muis d'Entremont (Public Artwork) — 20.5 km, 130° SE
  • Le Village Historique Acadien De La Nouvelle-Écosse (Art / Cultural Centre) — 20.5 km, 130° SE
  • Tusket River Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 21.9 km, 020° NNE
  • Old Growth Forest Lands (Old Growth Forest) — 23.2 km, 067° ENE
  • Great Barren and Quinan Lakes Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 23.3 km, 064° ENE
  • Tusket River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 24.4 km, 031° NNE · 1,663 ha
  • Sloans Lake Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 25.2 km, 013° NNE
  • Cedar Lake Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 31.0 km, 341° NNW
  • Lake Annis Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 31.8 km, 356° N
  • Carleton River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 36.4 km, 011° N · 919 ha
  • Hectanooga Cedar Swamp Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 36.6 km, 351° N
  • Mavilette Beach Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 39.8 km, 337° NNW · 43 ha
  • Silver River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 41.6 km, 015° NNE · 5,294 ha
  • Quinns Meadow Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 41.9 km, 099° E
  • Tobeatic Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 42.3 km, 037° NE · 1,036 km²
  • Sand Hills Beach Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 42.6 km, 125° SE · 95 ha
  • Harpers Lake Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 43.0 km, 082° E

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About This Upper Wedgeport Map Page

Explore Upper Wedgeport, 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: 43.755169, -65.988847. 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 Upper Wedgeport includes the postal code (B5A), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Upper Wedgeport 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