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West Porters Lake Nova Scotia Map

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PlaceWest Porters Lake
TypeCommunity
Province / TerritoryNova Scotia (NS)
LocationHalifax
CountryCanada
Latitude44.687964
Longitude-63.312626
Postal Code (FSA)B2Z
Area Code782, 902
ImportanceSmall locality
CGN IDCBVJY

About West Porters Lake, Nova Scotia

West Porters Lake is a community in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. West Porters Lake is located at 44.6880°N, 63.3126°W.

West Porters Lake holds the salt-heavy air of the Atlantic coast within the rugged contours of the Smelt Hill. It lies 21.0 km east of Dartmouth, NS (from Dartmouth, NS: bearing 84°T), and is situated 15.3 km east-north-east of Eastern Passage. The light at dusk here possesses a bruised, violet quality that settles over the low-lying terrain, casting long shadows that seem to pull the horizon closer to the earth. Barely a kilometer away, the quiet boundaries of Porter's Lake Provincial Park offer a sanctuary of stillness, while the waters of Snow Lake shimmer just two kilometers to the north. Further inland, the Salmon River carves its path through the stone and soil, a distant pulse of movement five kilometers removed from the immediate shoreline. Even the distant Blue Falls, located seventeen kilometers away, seem to echo in the way the wind behaves—a constant, invisible weight pressing against the trees. Life in West Porters Lake follows the cyclical demands of a coastal existence, where the ocean dictates the movement of the day and the temperament of the seasons. Residents maintain a deep familiarity with the shifting tides and the stubborn resilience required to thrive along this rocky littoral edge. The local economy persists through a quiet dedication to the land and the nearby sea, reflecting a heritage defined by those who have long harvested the bounty of the inlets and the forests. People move with a deliberate purpose, their work routines shaped by the same elements that dictate the growth of the wild grasses along the banks. In the quiet hours of the morning, the damp air clings to the skin, a cool reminder of the proximity to the deep, cold currents that define the identity of West Porters Lake.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Porters Lake Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 0.3 km, 086° E · 90 ha
  • Cole Harbour - Lawrencetown Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 3.7 km, 248° WSW · 743 ha
  • Acadien House Museum (Museum) — 4.5 km, 063° ENE
  • Acadian House Museum (Museum) — 4.5 km, 063° ENE
  • The Old Hall Wilderness Heritage Centre (Museum) — 5.8 km, 008° N
  • Lower East Chezzetcook Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 7.2 km, 088° E · 151 ha
  • Shut-in Island Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 8.1 km, 161° SSE
  • Waverley - Salmon River Long Lake Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 9.0 km, 314° NW · 8,621 ha
  • Look-off (Viewpoint) — 10.5 km, 323° NW
  • Old Growth Forest Lands (Old Growth Forest) — 11.6 km, 265° W
  • Moose (Monument) — 12.5 km, 229° SW
  • Old Red Barn (Historic Ruins) — 12.6 km, 258° WSW
  • Black Cultural Centre For Nova Scotia (Art / Cultural Centre) — 12.6 km, 278° W
  • Martinique Beach Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 13.3 km, 089° E · 47 ha
  • Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum (Museum) — 14.9 km, 263° W
  • McNabs & Lawlor Island Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 17.5 km, 237° WSW · 58 ha
  • McLean Farm (Historic Ruins) — 17.9 km, 244° WSW
  • Ship Harbour Long Lake Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 18.0 km, 045° NE · 148 km²
  • White Lake Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 18.0 km, 016° NNE · 568 ha
  • Shubenacadie Canal Commission (Heritage Site) — 19.1 km, 275° W
  • Burial site for cholera victims from the SS England, 1866 (Monument) — 19.5 km, 245° WSW
  • Evergreen House (Heritage Site) — 19.7 km, 263° W
  • Cineplex Cinemas Dartmouth Crossing (Cinema) — 19.7 km, 276° W
  • Graffiti Wall (Public Artwork) — 19.7 km, 263° W
  • Pondside Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 19.8 km, 275° W
  • The Sawmill Playhouse (Theatre) — 20.0 km, 265° W
  • Georges Island National Historic Site (Attraction) — 20.2 km, 255° WSW
  • Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia (Heritage Site) — 20.4 km, 263° W
  • Clattenburgh Brook Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 20.5 km, 339° NNW · 1,913 ha
  • HMCS Sackville (Attraction) — 20.8 km, 258° WSW

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About This West Porters Lake Map Page

Explore West Porters 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: 44.687964, -63.312626. 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 Porters Lake includes the postal code (B2Z), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for West Porters 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.

Page generatedAugust 2026
Location dataCanadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada