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West Petpeswick Nova Scotia Map

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PlaceWest Petpeswick
TypeCommunity
Province / TerritoryNova Scotia (NS)
LocationHalifax
CountryCanada
Latitude44.746608
Longitude-63.168372
Postal Code (FSA)B3E
Area Code782, 902
ImportanceVillage / hamlet
CGN IDCBOIR

About West Petpeswick, Nova Scotia

West Petpeswick is a community in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. West Petpeswick is located at 44.7466°N, 63.1684°W.

West Petpeswick rests upon the rugged Atlantic coast, defined by the steady, rhythmic pulse of the tides against the shore. It lies 33.4 km east-north-east of Dartmouth, NS (from Dartmouth, NS: bearing 75°T), and is situated 13.4 km west of East Jeddore. The terrain rises into the Soles Hill, where the land holds the cool, damp breath of the ocean and the air carries the sharp, clean scent of salt and spruce. Nearby, the waters of the Little River wind through the landscape, feeding into the coastal inlets with a quiet persistence that shapes the shoreline. To the north, Grassy Lake reflects the vast, shifting sky, while the distant, rushing energy of Blue Falls adds a hidden depth to the surrounding woods. On brighter days, the light catches the expanse of Martinique Beach Provincial Park, where the sand stretches out to meet the horizon in a long, unbroken line. West Petpeswick carries the quiet, enduring presence of a maritime history built upon the sea and the harvest of the coast. The local economy finds its footing in the traditions of small-scale fishing and the careful cultivation of the land, as residents maintain a lifestyle that balances the demands of the modern world with the necessities of the seasons. Life here moves with the sun, from the early morning mist clinging to the docks to the long, amber glow of dusk that settles over the houses. Visitors often seek out the natural beauty of the region, drawn to the accessible trails and the solitude found within the coastal hills. The character of West Petpeswick remains defined by its isolation from the bustle of the city, offering a stillness that allows the sounds of the wind and the water to take precedence.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Ship Harbour Long Lake Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 5.5 km, 034° NE · 148 km²
  • Lower East Chezzetcook Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 5.6 km, 195° SSW · 151 ha
  • Rolling Rock (Viewpoint) — 6.4 km, 017° NNE
  • White Lake Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 6.5 km, 340° NNW · 568 ha
  • Martinique Beach Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 6.6 km, 150° SSE · 47 ha
  • Acadian House Museum (Museum) — 8.6 km, 239° WSW
  • Acadien House Museum (Museum) — 8.6 km, 239° WSW
  • The Old Hall Wilderness Heritage Centre (Museum) — 10.6 km, 266° W
  • Porters Lake Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 11.9 km, 238° WSW · 90 ha
  • Fisherman's Life Museum (Museum) — 12.5 km, 074° ENE
  • Old Growth Forest Lands (Old Growth Forest) — 14.1 km, 334° NNW
  • Waverley - Salmon River Long Lake Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 15.4 km, 283° WNW · 8,621 ha
  • Cole Harbour - Lawrencetown Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 16.4 km, 243° WSW · 743 ha
  • Shut-in Island Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 16.7 km, 212° SSW
  • Eastern Shore Islands Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 17.8 km, 084° E · 1,842 ha
  • Lake Charlotte Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 18.7 km, 076° ENE · 879 ha
  • Dollar Lake Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 20.0 km, 329° NNW · 771 ha
  • Clattenburgh Brook Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 21.0 km, 305° NW · 1,913 ha
  • Clam Harbour Beach Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 21.5 km, 096° E · 183 ha
  • Tangier Grand Lake Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 21.6 km, 064° ENE · 160 km²
  • Cowan Brook Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 24.2 km, 051° NE
  • Black Cultural Centre For Nova Scotia (Art / Cultural Centre) — 24.4 km, 259° WSW
  • Old Red Barn (Historic Ruins) — 25.4 km, 249° WSW
  • Moose (Monument) — 25.5 km, 235° SW
  • Owls Head Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 26.5 km, 096° E · 267 ha
  • Lake Egmont Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 27.7 km, 343° NNW
  • Shubenacadie Canal Commission (Heritage Site) — 30.8 km, 261° W
  • McNabs & Lawlor Island Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 30.9 km, 239° WSW · 58 ha
  • McLean Farm (Historic Ruins) — 31.0 km, 243° WSW
  • Cineplex Cinemas Dartmouth Crossing (Cinema) — 31.3 km, 262° W

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About This West Petpeswick Map Page

Explore West Petpeswick, 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: 44.746608, -63.168372. 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 West Petpeswick includes the postal code (B3E), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for West Petpeswick 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