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Big Bras d'Or Nova Scotia Map

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PlaceBig Bras d'Or
TypeCommunity
Province / TerritoryNova Scotia (NS)
LocationVictoria
CountryCanada
Latitude46.285349
Longitude-60.41336
Postal Code (FSA)B1X
Area Code782, 902
ImportanceVillage / hamlet
CGN IDCACYQ

About Big Bras d'Or, Nova Scotia

Big Bras d'Or is a community in Victoria, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Big Bras d'Or is located at 46.2853°N, 60.4134°W.

Big Bras d'Or rests along the Atlantic coast, where the land rises to meet the sharp, verdant ascent of Goat Hill. It lies 23.4 km north-west of Sydney, NS (from Sydney, NS: bearing 314°T), and is situated 14.9 km north-west of North Sydney. The air here carries a persistent, salt-heavy chill that clings to the spruce and fir, while the light at dusk settles over the water with a bruised, violet clarity that seems to suspend the horizon in mid-breath. Inland, the terrain holds the quiet stillness of Dalem Lake, a small basin of dark water resting only 4 km away, reflecting the passage of clouds across a vast and indifferent sky. The earth beneath these slopes is firm and ancient, offering a rugged geography that feels carved by the cold Atlantic currents and the relentless shifting of the seasons. The history of Big Bras d'Or lingers in the weathered timber of old structures and the enduring pragmatism of those who live within sight of the sea. Local life finds its momentum in the small-scale harvests of the coast, where the economy remains tied to the cycles of the water and the seasonal temperament of the North Atlantic. Farther afield, the Barachois River flows 11 km from the settlement, while the distant Great Falls, situated 14 km away, serves as a reminder of the raw, untamed power that persists just beyond the reach of human industry. Residents move through their days with a steady, deliberate focus, grounded by a landscape that demands respect and offers little in the way of artifice.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Kluscap Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 2.5 km, 292° WNW · 2,777 ha
  • Dalem Lake Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 3.6 km, 197° SSW · 48 ha
  • Old Growth Forest Lands (Old Growth Forest) — 6.9 km, 256° WSW
  • Bras D'or Lookoff (Attraction) — 8.4 km, 238° WSW
  • St. Ann's Lookoff (Attraction) — 10.5 km, 251° WSW
  • French River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 10.6 km, 326° NW · 164 km²
  • Johnson Lake Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 12.6 km, 150° SSE
  • Glass Artisans Gallery (Attraction) — 14.4 km, 338° NNW
  • Sydney Mines Fossil Centre (Museum) — 14.5 km, 108° ESE
  • Sydney Mines Heritage Museum (Museum) — 14.6 km, 108° ESE
  • Barrachois Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 15.0 km, 190° S · 118 ha
  • North Sydney Museum (Museum) — 15.2 km, 123° ESE
  • Plaster Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 15.3 km, 342° NNW · 17 ha
  • Iron Art (Museum) — 15.5 km, 287° WNW
  • Welcome to Sydney Mines sign (Attraction) — 15.7 km, 113° ESE
  • Chapel Point Battery Site (Historic Ruins) — 16.2 km, 106° ESE
  • North River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 17.0 km, 271° W · 979 ha
  • Powerline Road Outlook (Viewpoint) — 17.1 km, 226° SW
  • Petersfield Provincial Park (Provincial Park) — 21.3 km, 136° SE · 23 ha
  • Baddeck River Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 22.4 km, 261° W · 2,778 ha
  • Cossit House (Heritage Site) — 22.9 km, 134° SE
  • The Big Fiddle of the Ceilidh (Public Artwork) — 22.9 km, 134° SE
  • Cape Breton Centre For Heritage And Science (Art / Cultural Centre) — 23.2 km, 133° SE
  • Highland Arts Theatre (Theatre) — 23.5 km, 134° SE
  • MacAulays Hill Nature Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 23.6 km, 229° SW
  • Cineplex Cinemas Sydney (Cinema) — 23.9 km, 132° SE
  • Wentworth Park Bandshell (Theatre) — 24.3 km, 135° SE
  • Mi'Kmaq Association For Cultural Studies (Art / Cultural Centre) — 25.0 km, 137° SE
  • Cape Breton Drive-In (Cinema) — 26.9 km, 122° ESE
  • Cape Breton University Art Gallery (Gallery) — 28.1 km, 118° ESE

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About This Big Bras d'Or Map Page

Explore Big Bras d'Or, 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: 46.285349, -60.41336. 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 Big Bras d'Or includes the postal code (B1X), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Big Bras d'Or 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 generatedAugust 2026
Location dataCanadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada