The Back Settlement, Ontario Weather
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About The Back Settlement, Ontario
The Back Settlement is a locality in Algoma, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a town. The Back Settlement is located at 46.2501°N, 82.3415°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: P5A.
The Back Settlement rests in the quiet shadow of Sutherland Hill, where the land rises with a stubborn, ancient composure above the Serpent River. It lies 28.3 km east-south-east of Elliot Lake, ON (from Elliot Lake, ON: bearing 121°T), and is situated 10.7 km east-north-east of Cutler. The terrain here holds a stark, northern clarity, defined by the low, insistent rush of the Serpent River as it navigates the granite ridges. Less than a kilometer away, the stillness of Crab Lake offers a reflective contrast to the moving water, its surface often mirroring the heavy, slate-colored skies of the region. At dusk, the light catches the birch bark and stone, turning the air brittle and cool, as if the landscape itself is holding its breath before the coming night. The history of The Back Settlement lingers in the rugged persistence of those who first cleared the rocky soil, finding a precarious livelihood in the timber and the seasonal shifts of the wilderness. While the local economy has evolved from the early days of extraction, the influence of the nearby Chutes Provincial Park and the distant roar of Cameron Falls reminds one that the physical geography remains the primary architect of life here. The pace of days follows the changing seasons, marked by the arrival of migratory birds and the slow, deep freeze of the waterways. This life demands a particular kind of attention, a watchful eye on the horizon and a respect for the vast, unyielding reach of the Canadian Shield that surrounds every home.
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| Location | The Back Settlement, Algoma, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 46.25005°N, 82.34153°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | P5A |
| Area Code | 226, 249, 289, 343, 365, 382, 416, 437, 519, 548, 613, 647, 705, 742, 807, 905 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This The Back Settlement, Ontario Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for The Back Settlement, Ontario, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, ECCC extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modelled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES satellite imagery. Additional sections may include marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live Water Survey of Canada river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for The Back Settlement includes coordinates 46.250050°N, 82.341530°W, situated in Algoma. Postal FSA: P5A. Telephone area code: 226, 249, 289, 343, 365, 382, 416, 437, 519, 548, 613, 647, 705, 742, 807, 905. Timezone: Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4).
Weather data is sourced from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov, with a modelled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from Water Survey of Canada (WSC) via the ECCC GeoMet realtime hydrometric feed. Marine and solunar data are modelled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 and is public domain.