Postal Code B3A 2W8: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia uses postal code B3A 2W8. Its reference point is at latitude 44.6844 and longitude -63.5439 (44°41'03.8"N 63°32'38.0"W).
Location Overview of Postal Code B3A 2W8
B3A 2W8 belongs to the B3A forward sortation area (FSA), which has 729 postal codes in our directory, mostly around Dartmouth.
Dartmouth has 3,417 postal codes in our directory.
Nova Scotia has 29,933 postal codes listed in total.
The nearest listed postal code is B2W 3S2 (Dartmouth), which shares the same reference point.
| Postal code | B3A 2W8 |
|---|---|
| Place | Dartmouth |
| Forward sortation area (FSA) | B3A |
| Province | Nova Scotia |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 44.6844 |
| Longitude | -63.5439 |
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Map of Postal Code B3A 2W8
Map centred on 44.6844, -63.5439. The pin marks the postal code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Postal Codes Near B3A 2W8
These 16 postal codes have the closest reference points to B3A 2W8, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to postal code B3A 2W8, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
- East Lawrencetown – 1.1 km southeast
- North Preston – 2.6 km northeast
- Lake Loon – 4.3 km northeast
- Montague Gold Mines – 4.6 km northeast
- Shearwater – 5.0 km south
- Cherry Brook – 5.5 km northeast
- Westphal – 5.7 km east
- Cole Harbour – 5.8 km east
- Halifax – 6.9 km southwest
- West Porters Lake – 8.8 km southeast
- Lawrencetown – 9.1 km east
- Lower Prospect – 9.5 km southwest
Schools Near Dartmouth
School places are usually allocated by home address, so families living around postal code B3A 2W8 should confirm their catchment school with the local education authority for Dartmouth.
Looking at nearby areas such as East Lawrencetown, North Preston and Lake Loon widens the choice of state, private and international schools. The links below open live Google Maps results centred on this location.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, playgrounds and walking trails around Dartmouth are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centred on postal code B3A 2W8.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies serving Dartmouth can be found with the searches below. In an emergency in Canada, call 911.
Residents may also use facilities in nearby East Lawrencetown, North Preston and Lake Loon.
Shopping and Dining in Dartmouth
Restaurants, supermarkets and shopping centres in and around Dartmouth are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current opening hours and reviews.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Dartmouth, Nova Scotia can be found with the searches below.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From postal code B3A 2W8, East Lawrencetown lies about 1.1 km to the southeast, North Preston lies about 2.6 km to the northeast, Lake Loon lies about 4.3 km to the northeast, Montague Gold Mines lies about 4.6 km to the northeast and Shearwater lies about 5.0 km to the south in a straight line. Use the directions link for routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and coastline near Dartmouth show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About Postal Code B3A 2W8
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Darmouth DSC 2035-1 (2256033840)”): Dennis G. Jarvis, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“JamesAustinHouse-DartmouthNS”): Stephanie Clay, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 3 (“ThursoHouse1-DartmouthNS”): Stephanie Clay, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 4 (“ThursoHouse2-DartmouthNS”): Stephanie Clay, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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Data for postal code B3A 2W8 comes from GeoNames and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with Canada Post.