Ocean View Finder

See whether a home or lot really looks out over the water, from which floor, and where the sun rises and sets all year.

Address

Or right-click the map and choose “Add pin”.Or press and hold the map, or line up the crosshair and tap “Pin the centre”. For the best result, put the pin on the house itself (you can drag it).

How this works & fine print

We trace 720 sight lines out 10 km from the pin across Natural Resources Canada's 1 m LiDAR elevation data (Nova Scotia captured 2018–2024), which includes trees and buildings. Floor heights start from the bare ground under the house, not the roof: we read the ground from NRCan's bare-earth model (buildings and trees removed), averaged over a 5 m patch around the pin. Eye heights are then 1.7 m (ground floor), 4.5 m (2nd floor) and 7.5 m (roof deck) above that ground. The house itself, and anything within 25 m of the pin, never blocks the view. The Earth's curvature is included.

Estimate only. Trees grow and get cut, the pin may not sit exactly on the house, and floor heights vary. Not a guarantee, survey or appraisal. Visit the property.

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Show water seen from

Ground floor2nd floorRoof deck

Sun

Sun now, sunrise & sunset

About the Ocean View Finder

How does the Ocean View Finder work?

It traces 720 sight lines out 10 km from the spot you choose across Natural Resources Canada's 1 metre LiDAR elevation data, which includes trees and buildings, and shows where the line of sight reaches the ocean from a ground floor, a 2nd floor and a roof deck.

How accurate is it?

It's a good first check, not a guarantee. The LiDAR was captured between 2018 and 2024, so trees may have grown or been cut, and real floor heights vary. Always visit the property, and ask Marissa to confirm the view on site.

Can it tell me what clearing trees would do?

Yes. Switch between "As it is today", "Trim nearby trees" (trees within 50 m of the house removed) and "Cleared lot" (terrain only) to see how the view changes. Check municipal and provincial rules before cutting trees, especially near the shore.

Does it show sunsets over the water?

Yes. Pick any day and time to see the sun's position over the real skyline from that spot, when the sun actually rises over and drops behind the hills or trees, and which dates the sun sets over the water.

Is it free?

Yes, it's free to use as often as you like. If you're looking to buy or sell a home with a view, tap "Looking to buy or sell this view?" to send Marissa a note.