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Granton is a community in Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Granton is located at 45.6086°N, 62.7412°W. It observes Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3). Postal code area: B2H.
Granton rests where the land yields to the Atlantic coast, cradled within the quiet rise of the Green Hill. It lies 7.8 km west-north-west of New Glasgow, NS (from New Glasgow, NS: bearing 286°T), and is situated 8.6 km south-west of Pictou Landing. The Middle River of Pictou traces a slow path through the terrain, its currents holding the cool, salt-tinged air that settles over the marshes at dusk. Nearby, the woods of Greenhill Provincial Park offer a sanctuary of stillness, standing just 5 km away from the center of the landscape. When the light fades, the horizon softens, blurring the line between the dark water and the shadowed slopes that define the character of Granton. The history of Granton remains anchored to the movement of the tides and the shifting demands of industry along the riverbanks. While the bustle of larger ports lies elsewhere, the local economy here has long found its footing in the practical harvest of the surrounding earth and water. The proximity of Chance Harbour Lake, 12 km distant, and the hidden reach of Parks Falls, 19 km away, serve as quiet reminders of the rugged geography that shapes the lives of those who call this coast home. Daily life in Granton moves with a steady, deliberate pulse, marked by the changing seasons and the persistent, low-frequency hum of the sea against the shore.
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Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 · Public domain · Sector code can (Canada / Northern U.S.) · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Granton, Pictou, Nova Scotia |
| Coordinates | 45.608606°N, 62.741169°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3) |
| Postal FSA | B2H |
| Area Code | 782, 902 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Granton, Nova Scotia, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, ECCC extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modelled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES satellite imagery. Additional sections may include marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live Water Survey of Canada river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Granton includes coordinates 45.608606°N, 62.741169°W, situated in Pictou. Postal FSA: B2H. Telephone area code: 782, 902. Timezone: Atlantic Time (UTC−4 / −3).
Weather data is sourced from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov, with a modelled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from Water Survey of Canada (WSC) via the ECCC GeoMet realtime hydrometric feed. Marine and solunar data are modelled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 and is public domain.