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| Place | James Settlement |
| Type | Locality |
| Province / Territory | Nova Scotia (NS) |
| Location | Halifax |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 44.795738 |
| Longitude | -62.71625 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | B0J |
| Area Code | 782, 902 |
| Importance | Small locality |
| CGN ID | CARVE |
James Settlement is a locality in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. James Settlement is located at 44.7957°N, 62.7163°W.
James Settlement rests upon the Atlantic coast, anchored to the rising contours of the Glawsons Hill. It lies 62.5 km south-east of Stewiacke, NS (from Stewiacke, NS: bearing 127°T), and is situated 15.5 km west-south-west of Mushaboom. The Tangier River traces a dark, rhythmic pulse through the landscape, drawing the gaze toward the salt-heavy horizon where the ocean meets the sky. Beyond the immediate reach of the dwellings, the terrain shifts into a stillness defined by the proximity of Copper Lake, a hidden basin of water resting just two kilometers away. As the light fades at dusk, a cool, damp air rises from the earth, carrying the scent of spruce and brine that defines the character of James Settlement. Further inland, the presence of Mason Falls adds a vertical rush to the topography, while the expansive reaches of the Tangier Grand Lake Wilderness Area loom eleven kilometers distant, a vast stretch of wild territory that keeps the modern world at a respectful remove. Life in James Settlement moves with the tides and the seasonal shifts of the coastal economy, which has long looked to the water and the timbered woods for its sustenance. The inhabitants maintain a quiet stewardship over the land, honoring a heritage rooted in the rugged demands of the Atlantic seaboard. Every path leading toward the Tangier River reflects a history of survival and industry, where the toil of past generations remains present in the weathered wood of local structures and the steady, practiced habits of those who work the coast today. Even in the height of summer, the atmosphere retains a sharp, bracing clarity, ensuring that James Settlement stays firmly connected to the raw, elemental beauty of the Nova Scotian shore.
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Explore James 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: 44.795738, -62.71625. 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 James Settlement includes the postal code (B0J), telephone area code (782, 902). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
Location data for James 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 |