Woodlawn Nova Scotia Map

About Woodlawn, Nova Scotia

Woodlawn is a urban community in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Woodlawn is located at 44.6775°N, 63.5273°W.

Woodlawn rests on land that gently slopes towards the vastness of the Atlantic, a place where the air often carries the faint, briny tang of the ocean. It lies 4.1 km east-north-east of Dartmouth, NS (from Dartmouth, NS: bearing 78°T), and is situated 6.0 km east-north-east of Halifax. Rolling hills, softened by time and the persistent maritime climate, are carved by a network of small streams that eventually find their way to the sea, their banks often lined with a hardy, wind-stunted spruce and fir. The character of Woodlawn is one of quiet resilience, where the muted greens of the landscape seem to absorb the pale, diffused sunlight that filters through often-cloudy skies, lending a certain introspection to the very light that falls. The terrain itself, a mosaic of glacial till and exposed bedrock, hints at the powerful forces that shaped this coastline centuries ago, a landscape that feels both ancient and alive. Historically, Woodlawn’s fortunes have been tied to the ebb and flow of the sea and the land’s modest bounty. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile pockets and sheltered coves, began to carve out a living here, their lives shaped by the rhythms of fishing and subsistence farming. Later, the advent of industry, particularly in timber and, for a time, small-scale manufacturing, brought a different kind of energy to Woodlawn, though the inherent character of the place always seemed to pull back towards its more pastoral roots. Today, the local economy is a blend of these influences, with a continued reliance on the ocean’s offerings, alongside a growing number of residents who commute to larger centres, their presence adding a subtle layer to the enduring spirit of Woodlawn. There is a quiet pride here, a sense of belonging that is not boisterous but deeply felt, like the persistent whisper of the wind through the pines.

About This Woodlawn Map Page

Explore Woodlawn, 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: 44.677466, -63.527333. 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 Woodlawn includes the postal code (B2W), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Woodlawn 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.