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| Place | Iona Rear |
| Type | Locality |
| Province / Territory | Nova Scotia (NS) |
| Location | Cape Breton |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 45.966363 |
| Longitude | -60.850316 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | B2C |
| Area Code | 782, 902 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | CARNF |
Iona Rear is a locality in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Iona Rear is located at 45.9664°N, 60.8503°W.
Iona Rear occupies a quiet, elevated stretch of land on the Atlantic coast, defined by the rugged slopes of MacLeods Hill. It lies 45.8 km south-east of Inverness, NS (from Inverness, NS: bearing 130°T), and is situated 11.5 km west-north-west of Benacadie Pond. The terrain here holds a persistent stillness, where the light at dusk clings to the grasses and stone with a sharp, lingering clarity. Just four kilometers away, the Cains Mountain Wilderness Area provides a dense, undisturbed backdrop, while the Washabuck River flows ten kilometers distant, carving a path through the regional geology. Further out, thirteen kilometers from these heights, the vast surface of Bras d'Or Lake catches the sky, anchoring the horizon in deep, reflective blue. The air carries the salt-heavy weight of the coast, tempered by the cooling influence of the surrounding highlands that define the local geography. Life in Iona Rear moves with the deliberate weight of deep-rooted rural tradition, where the land itself dictates the pace of the day. Generations have worked these slopes, finding a living in the thin, resilient soil and the seasonal shifts that dictate the agricultural and forestry practices of the region. The cultural character remains shaped by a history of settlement that values self-reliance and the quiet continuity of kinship. Residents maintain a sharp awareness of the natural borders that surround them, a practical knowledge earned through winters that test the strength of the timber and the endurance of the stone fences. Even as the seasons cycle, the fundamental nature of Iona Rear persists, characterized by a stoic grace and an intimate connection to the immediate, physical world.
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Explore Iona Rear, 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: 45.966363, -60.850316. 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 Iona Rear includes the postal code (B2C), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
Location data for Iona Rear 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 |