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Western Shore Nova Scotia Map

Explore Western Shore, Nova Scotia, Canada, with this interactive street and satellite map. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above the map to switch views. You can “grab” the map and drag it to re-centre it, or use the + and buttons to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.

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PlaceWestern Shore
TypeCommunity
Province / TerritoryNova Scotia (NS)
LocationLunenburg
CountryCanada
Latitude44.525484
Longitude-64.309076
Postal Code (FSA)B4V
Area Code782, 902
ImportanceTown
CGN IDCBOEK

About Western Shore, Nova Scotia

Western Shore is a community in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Western Shore is located at 44.5255°N, 64.3091°W.

Western Shore rests along the quiet reaches of the Atlantic coast, where the salt-heavy air clings to the rugged terrain of the Skipper Hill. It lies 16.4 km north of Lunenburg, NS (from Lunenburg, NS: bearing 0°T), and is situated 5.6 km west-south-west of Chester. The land here rises and falls with a deliberate grace, guiding the currents of the Vaughans River as it makes its way toward the sea. Inland, the landscape holds its breath near the still, dark waters of Warrens Lake, located just a short distance from the salt spray. When the light fades at dusk, the horizon dims into a bruised purple, casting long, lean shadows across the coastal stones and the dense, dark timber that defines the local woods. The history of Western Shore remains bound to the cold, deep waters that once dictated the movement of every resident. While the economy has shifted from the labor of the early maritime trades, the presence of the sea continues to influence the day-to-day life of those who choose to live within sight of the tide. Residents often travel toward the interior, where the hidden Hemlock Falls creates a constant, low-frequency hum against the silence of the forest. Life in Western Shore moves with the changing of the seasons, marked by the arrival of autumn fog and the crisp, clean bite of winter air that settles over the coast, demanding a certain resilience from all who dwell here.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Wild Rose Park (Viewpoint) — 0.5 km, 354° N
  • Oak Island Interpretive Center (Museum) — 1.6 km, 153° SSE
  • Legacy Park Monument (Monument) — 4.6 km, 360° N
  • 52 Central Street (Historic Fort / Castle) — 5.5 km, 074° ENE
  • Lordly House Museum (Museum) — 5.5 km, 071° ENE
  • Chester Playhouse (Theatre) — 5.6 km, 075° ENE
  • Settlers Museum (Museum) — 10.2 km, 213° SSW
  • Spirit Song Gallery (Public Artwork) — 10.5 km, 218° SW
  • Mahone Bay Founders Society (Museum) — 10.5 km, 216° SW
  • Old Growth Forest Lands (Old Growth Forest) — 11.1 km, 358° N
  • Long Lake Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 12.1 km, 031° NNE
  • Second Peninsula Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 13.5 km, 176° S · 19 ha
  • South Panuke Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 13.5 km, 026° NNE · 6,843 ha
  • Holden Lake Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 15.7 km, 318° NW · 1,491 ha
  • Blandford Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 15.9 km, 082° E
  • Grassy Island Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 16.4 km, 124° SE
  • Old Town Lunenburg World Heritage Site (Monument) — 16.4 km, 180° S
  • Lunenburg Art Gallery Society (Gallery) — 16.5 km, 181° S
  • Lunenburg Opera House (Theatre) — 16.5 km, 180° S
  • Boui (Attraction) — 16.6 km, 181° S
  • Lunenburg Waterfront (Attraction) — 16.7 km, 180° S
  • Card Lake Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 21.8 km, 007° N · 104 ha
  • Cineplex Cinemas Bridgewater (Cinema) — 23.2 km, 224° SW
  • Kayak Tour Start Location (Attraction) — 23.7 km, 170° S
  • St. Margarets Bay Islands Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 23.9 km, 083° E
  • Sand Dollar Beach (Attraction) — 24.8 km, 178° S
  • Wentzells Lake Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 26.0 km, 255° WSW · 24 ha
  • Lunenburg County Historical Society (Heritage Site) — 26.7 km, 188° S
  • Parkdale-Maplewood Fairground (Theme Park) — 28.5 km, 297° WNW
  • West Dover Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 30.1 km, 094° E · 1,037 ha

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About This Western Shore Map Page

Explore Western Shore, 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: 44.525484, -64.309076. 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 Western Shore includes the postal code (B4V), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Western Shore 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