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| Place | Arisaig |
| Type | Community |
| Province / Territory | Nova Scotia (NS) |
| Location | Antigonish |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 45.760202 |
| Longitude | -62.162368 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | B2G |
| Area Code | 782, 902 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | CAAWP |
Arisaig is a community in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Arisaig is located at 45.7602°N, 62.1624°W.
Arisaig anchors itself firmly against the Atlantic coast, where the horizon meets the rugged, salt-sprayed edge of the province. It lies 20.2 km north-west of Antigonish, NS (from Antigonish, NS: bearing 319°T), and is situated 19.9 km west-south-west of Cape George. The geological history of Arisaig emerges from the sedimentary layers of the cliffs, which hold secrets of ancient life within their stone faces. Nearby, the slopes of Sugarloaf Hill rise above the shoreline, offering a vantage point where the light at dusk turns the water into a sheet of hammered copper. Arisaig Provincial Park sits just 1 km away, providing a quiet threshold between the dense coastal brush and the restless sea. Inland, the landscape holds the stillness of Vincents Lake, located about 5 km from the shore, while the distant path of the Barneys River winds through the interior some 17 km away. The air here carries a persistent brine, and the land feels shaped by the constant negotiation between the solidity of the earth and the erosion of the tide. Settled by those who looked to the sea for their livelihood, Arisaig maintains a character defined by the cyclical nature of the fishing industry. The wharf serves as the heartbeat of the shore, where the rhythmic clatter of traps and the low drone of engines mark the passage of the working day. Beyond the docks, the local culture reflects a deep-seated resilience, nurtured by generations who understood the volatility of the Atlantic. The quietude of the region allows for a singular clarity of sound, where the call of a gull or the shifting of gravel underfoot carries across the distance with startling intensity. Arisaig persists as a place of steady endurance, where the simple architecture of the buildings stands in honest contrast to the vast, shifting sky.
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Explore Arisaig, 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: 45.760202, -62.162368. 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. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Detailed location data for Arisaig includes the postal code (B2G), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
Location data for Arisaig 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.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |