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| Place | Back Settlement |
| Type | Locality |
| Province / Territory | Nova Scotia (NS) |
| Location | Antigonish |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 45.826393 |
| Longitude | -61.973836 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | B2G |
| Area Code | 782, 902 |
| Importance | Small locality |
| CGN ID | CABFR |
Back Settlement is a locality in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Back Settlement is located at 45.8264°N, 61.9738°W.
Back Settlement rests upon the Atlantic coast, cradled within the rising elevation of the Graham Hill. It lies 22.7 km north of Antigonish, NS (from Antigonish, NS: bearing 3°T), and is situated 3.7 km west of Cape George. The terrain here holds the salt-heavy breath of the ocean, where the light at dusk turns the tall grasses into a pale, flickering silver. While the North River flows nearly 19 km away and the quiet waters of Big Loch wait 4 km inland, the immediate earth of Back Settlement feels defined by the direct, bracing influence of the sea. Residents walk paths that have been worn smooth by generations, moving through a landscape that demands a sturdy gait and an eye for the shifting weather. A sense of permanence resides in the granite-strewn hillsides, providing a silent foundation for those who live where the forest meets the jagged shoreline. Life in Back Settlement maintains a quiet consistency, rooted in the seasonal cycles of the coast and the modest demands of local stewardship. Though Arisaig Provincial Park sits 17 km away as a reminder of the region’s preserved natural beauty, the daily existence here is marked by the industrious labor of those who work the land and the nearby coastal waters. The air often carries the scent of damp earth and woodsmoke, a fragrance that lingers long after the sun has slipped behind the ridgeline. In the evening, the stillness settles over the houses with a weight that invites reflection, turning the focus back to the hearth and the simple, enduring tasks that define a life spent close to the elements.
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Explore Back Settlement, 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: 45.826393, -61.973836. 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 Back Settlement 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 Back Settlement 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 |