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Westport Nova Scotia Map

Explore Westport, 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.

Interactive Map of Westport, Nova Scotia

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PlaceWestport
TypeVillage
Province / TerritoryNova Scotia (NS)
LocationDigby
CountryCanada
Latitude44.263923
Longitude-66.350102
Postal Code (FSA)B5A
Area Code782, 902
ImportanceTown
CGN IDCBOJF

About Westport, Nova Scotia

Westport is a village in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Westport is located at 44.2639°N, 66.3501°W.

Westport anchors itself firmly upon the Atlantic coast, perched amidst the rugged, unyielding geology of the Ridge of Rocks. It lies 17.2 km west-north-west of Meteghan, NS (from Meteghan, NS: bearing 299°T), and is situated 2.9 km south-west of Freeport. The salt-laden air here carries a weight of permanence, clinging to the basalt cliffs that define the horizon and shape the temperament of the land. At dusk, a peculiar, bruised light settles over the water, turning the surface to hammered lead and silencing the gulls that drift above the swells. While the quietude of the Ridge of Rocks feels absolute, one might look toward Central Grove Provincial Park, located about 10 km away, where the stillness of the woods offers a deep, green counterpoint to the restless ocean. The Meteghan River flows about 17 km away, and the distant, singular rush of Indian Falls, situated about 19 km away, serves as a hidden pulse within the wider, wilder terrain. The history of Westport reflects a life lived in direct negotiation with the tides, where the bounty of the sea has long dictated the terms of survival and prosperity. Families have gathered here for generations, their livelihoods tied to the cold, deep-water fisheries that sustain the local economy with a steady, exacting persistence. The cultural character of Westport remains defined by a stoic independence, an outlook forged by the necessity of navigating the unpredictable Atlantic weather. Daily life moves with the turning of the tide, a practice as old as the settlement itself, where the community finds its rhythm in the hauling of gear and the maintenance of vessels. Even as the modern world encroaches, the essential nature of Westport persists, grounded in the hard stone of the coast and the brine that permeates every doorway and window frame.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Mariner Cruises (Attraction) — 0.2 km, 015° NNE
  • Brier Island Whale & Seabird Cruises (Attraction) — 0.4 km, 204° SSW
  • Joshua Slocum Monument (Monument) — 1.1 km, 146° SE
  • High Knoll Farm (Attraction) — 1.2 km, 016° NNE
  • Welcome Aboard Whale Watching Tours (Attraction) — 1.3 km, 017° NNE
  • Central Grove Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 10.0 km, 037° NE · 13 ha
  • Islands Museum (Museum) — 16.8 km, 038° NE
  • St. Mary's Church-Museum (Museum) — 20.2 km, 067° ENE
  • Tiddville Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 22.7 km, 041° NE
  • Mavilette Beach Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 23.2 km, 147° SSE · 43 ha
  • To the Helpless victims of abortion (Monument) — 28.5 km, 058° ENE
  • Porcupine Lake Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 28.9 km, 088° E · 974 ha
  • Hectanooga Cedar Swamp Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 29.9 km, 131° SE
  • Old Growth Forest Lands (Old Growth Forest) — 32.5 km, 112° ESE
  • Cedar Lake Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 34.0 km, 146° SE
  • Wentworth Lake Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 35.2 km, 105° ESE
  • Lake Annis Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 35.5 km, 132° SE
  • Sissiboo River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 37.1 km, 066° ENE · 1,203 ha
  • Carleton River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 38.7 km, 116° ESE · 919 ha
  • Silver River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 40.3 km, 099° E · 5,294 ha
  • Tobeatic Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 46.5 km, 094° E · 1,036 km²
  • Sloans Lake Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 46.9 km, 133° SE
  • Ellenwood Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 47.3 km, 143° SE · 114 ha
  • Tusket River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 50.5 km, 127° SE · 83 ha
  • W. Laurence Sweeny Fisheries Museum (Museum) — 50.6 km, 159° SSE
  • Firefighters' Museum of Nova Scotia (Museum) — 50.6 km, 158° SSE
  • Cineplex Cinemas Yarmouth (Cinema) — 51.3 km, 156° SSE
  • Tusket River Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 52.2 km, 135° SE
  • Grand Manan Migratory Bird Sanctuary (Migratory Bird Sanctuary) — 55.8 km, 322° NW · 344 ha
  • Itty Bitty Barnyard (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 57.3 km, 326° NW

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About This Westport Map Page

Explore Westport, 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: 44.263923, -66.350102. 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 Westport 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 Westport 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