West Pennant Nova Scotia Map

About West Pennant, Nova Scotia

West Pennant is a community in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. West Pennant is located at 44.4713°N, 63.6536°W.

West Pennant nestles into a landscape sculpted by the very breath of the Atlantic, where weathered granite outcrops meet the restless sea. It lies 20.2 km south-south-west of Halifax, NS (from Halifax, NS: bearing 194°T), and is situated 14.8 km east-south-east of Blind Bay. The terrain here is a study in rugged elegance, a place where the land rises and falls in a series of gentle, tree-clad slopes that tumble down towards hidden coves and the open expanse of St. Margarets Bay. Pine and spruce dominate the forests, their needles releasing a sharp, clean scent on the cool, salt-tinged air, while patches of moss and hardy coastal grasses cling tenaciously to the exposed rock. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-present cloud cover, casts a pale, diffused glow, illuminating the subtle greens and greys of the natural world, and the quiet persistence of life against the elements. The history of West Pennant is deeply entwined with the bounty of the sea and the resilience of those who have called this coast home. For generations, fishing has been the lifeblood of the area, the ebb and flow of tides dictating the rhythm of daily life and the fortunes of its people. Small fishing boats, their paint faded by sun and spray, still bob in sheltered harbours, a quiet testament to this enduring industry. Beyond the wharves, the land itself whispers of earlier inhabitants, though their stories are now largely held within the earth. The economy, while still tethered to the ocean, has seen diversification, with small businesses and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty drawing visitors and new residents alike, adding a subtle hum of activity to the otherwise tranquil pace of West Pennant.

About This West Pennant Map Page

Explore West Pennant, 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: 44.47132, -63.653552. 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 West Pennant includes the postal code (B3V), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for West Pennant 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.