Fort Lawrence
in Nova Scotia, Canada

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
45.850 and -64.249 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 45° 51' 0" and W -64° 14' 55"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - CAD
Spoken languages:
English, French, Inuktitut
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:35 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: America/Halifax
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
8:00 am and 6:00 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-35.022 and 116.916 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Peaceful Bay
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Canada in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Canada.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Canada. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Fort Lawrence

Fort Lawrence in Nova Scotia is a town in Canada about 554 mi (or 891 km) east of Ottawa, the country's capital city.

Current time in Fort Lawrence is now 10:35 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named America / Halifax with an UTC offset of -3 hours. We know of 8 airports near Fort Lawrence, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Canada is Greater Moncton International Airport in a distance of 27 mi (or 44 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Canada is Joggins Fossil Cliffs in a distance of 34 mi (or 55 km), East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Charlottetown, Halifax, Fredericton, Machias and Houlton. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 7°C / 44 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Evening Temperature 2°C / 36 °F
Night Temperature 1°C / 34 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 50%
Air Pressure 1020 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 98% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 2nd of November 2024

5°C (41 °F)
-1°C (31 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 3rd of November 2024

5°C (40 °F)
-0°C (31 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 4th of November 2024

4°C (39 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Wandlyn Inn Amherst

Address
2,2 mi
Trans Canada Highway 104, Exit 3
B4H 3Z2 Amherst (Nova Scotia)
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Comfort Inn Amherst

Address
3,2 mi
143 South Albion St.
B4H 2X2 Amherst
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SUPER 8 AMHERST NS

Address
3,7 mi
40 LORD AMHERST DRIVE
B4H 4W6 Amherst
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Coffee with Deanne -Episode 23- My Spring Vacation

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Rating: 5 of 5
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Wind turbine parts on trucks going through Amherst, NS

Published: August 29, 2013
Length: 04:36 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Andrew Frenette

Wind turbine parts on trucks going through Amherst, Nova Scotia. August 29th, 2013. Once assembled, these massive turbines will be 300 feet + high!


Driving in a snowstorm. Amherst, Nova Scotia

Published: February 18, 2013
Length: 11:59 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Andrew Frenette

I drove my brother and my wife to work this morning. This a clip of some of the blowing snow. This was one of the few roads that were plowed. This storm is only a week and a half after Blizzard...


Amherst sesh

Published: October 10, 2011
Length: 40:49 min
Rating: 4 of 5
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a few clips at the skatepark.


Sun Set to end another Day, March 7th 2015 Amherst Wind Farm ,NS

Published: March 08, 2015
Length: 18:35 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Joe Peterpaul

I was on my home when I seen this cool sunset, so I stopped and made this Cold vid. At the Amherst Wind farm, Enjoy.


AWD Chevy on a snowy hill in Amherst, NS, during a storm

Published: February 18, 2013
Length: 00:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Andrew Frenette

I drove my brother and my wife to work this morning. This a clip of my Chevy Equinox climbing a steep hill on Croft Street, in Amherst, NS. This storm is only a week and a half after Blizzard...


Via 14 at Amherst July 13th 2009

Published: July 14, 2009
Length: 14:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: adam parsons

Via 14 snuck up on me in amherst. I was hoping to find 407 again but I later found out he was already long past here. I managed to get this shot of 14 heading in to Amherst at 14:00 with 6440...


CN 407 at Amherst July 9th 2009

Published: July 14, 2009
Length: 03:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: adam parsons

My first catch of the trip was 407 through Amherst seen here crossing Chamberlain street at 13:30. Power was 2515 and 2248 hauling 84 cars towards Moncton.


Springhill Sub Chase Mar.12 2009 (4 of 9)

Published: March 13, 2009
Length: 10:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: adam parsons

As I came into Amherst I found 120 stopped at the west siding switch. I figured there must be going to have a meet there so I headed to the east end of the siding and sure enough after only...


Dapper Dan & The Drive in Classics at The Maritime Rockabilly Shakedown Festival 2012 MaRS1

Published: November 25, 2012
Length: 08:50 min
Rating: 1 of 5
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Dapper Dan & The Drive in Classics at The Maritime Rockabilly Shakedown Festival September 2012 (MaRS1), Amherst, Nova Scotia Canada.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Beaubassin

Beaubassin was the first settlement on the Isthmus of Chignecto, Nova Scotia, which was Acadian and once served as the capital of the colony (1678-1684). The area is now known as the Tantramar Marshes. Beaubassin was settled in 1672, the second Acadian village to be established after Port Royal. The village was one of the largest and most prosperous in Acadia.

Located at 45.8491, -64.2609 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Acadian history, Former populated places in Nova Scotia, History of New Brunswick, History of Nova Scotia

Battle of Fort Beauséjour

The Battle of Fort Beauséjour was fought on the Isthmus of Chignecto and marked the end of Father Le Loutre’s War and the opening of a British offensive in the French and Indian War, which would eventually lead to the end the French Empire in North America. The battle also reshaped the settlement patterns of the Atlantic region, and laid the groundwork for the modern province of New Brunswick.

Located at 45.8655, -64.2908 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Military history of Acadia, Military history of Nova Scotia, Military history of New England, Military history of the Thirteen Colonies, Military history of Canada, Military history of New Brunswick, Conflicts in 1755, 1755 in France, Battles of the French and Indian War, Battles involving France, Conflicts in Canada, Conflicts in Nova Scotia, Aboriginal conflicts in Canada, History of New Brunswick, Battles involving Great Britain, Mi'kmaq

Aulac, New Brunswick

Aulac is a Canadian community in Westmorland County, New Brunswick.

Located at 45.871, -64.2789 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Communities in Westmorland County, New Brunswick

Missaguash River

The Missaguash River is a small Canadian river that forms the southern portion of the inter-provincial boundary between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick on the Isthmus of Chignecto. It had historic significance in the 18th century as the de facto border between French (to the west) and English-controlled territories.

Located at 45.8373, -64.2746 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Nova Scotia, Rivers of New Brunswick, Acadia

Fort Lawrence, Nova Scotia

Fort Lawrence is a Canadian rural community located on the Isthmus of Chignecto in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia. Situated 1 km east of the Missaguash River which forms the inter-provincial boundary with New Brunswick, Fort Lawrence is situated on a low ridge facing Aulac to the west and Amherst to the east.

Located at 45.8491, -64.2609 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Communities in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia

Amherst railway station

The Amherst Railway Station is an inter-city railway station in the town of Amherst, Nova Scotia. It is operated by Via Rail. The station is staffed and is wheelchair-accessible.

Located at 45.8306, -64.2128 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Via Rail stations in Nova Scotia, Buildings and structures in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Transport in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Railway stations opened in 1908, Designated Heritage Railway Stations of Canada

West Amherst, Nova Scotia

West Amherst is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Hants County.

Located at 45.8144, -64.2442 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Communities in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, General Service Areas in Nova Scotia

Mount Whatley, New Brunswick

Mt. Whatley is a community in the Canadian province of New Brunswick, located in Westmorland County on New Brunswick Highway 16. Mt. Whatley is situated upon the Aulac Ridge, a prominent rise running west-east across the Tantramar Marshes on the Isthmus of Chignecto,on the shore of the Missaguash River which forms the southern part of the inter-provincial boundary with Nova Scotia. The community is linked by a small bridge to Fort Lawrence Nova Scotia .

Located at 45.8816, -64.2611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Communities in Westmorland County, New Brunswick

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