Poplar Hill is a rural area located south of Toney River.  The area is also located near the head of the Caribou River and some settlers refereed to the area as “Cariboo River Settlement.”. The area is often noted for spectacular autumn foliage , with poplars and maples turning the hillsides into a patchwork of colour.
In Gaelic, it is known as Cnoc A’ Chrithinn, meaning “Hill of the Aspen/Poplar,” which reflects the Scottish heritage of many early residents. Its geomorphology reflects the glacial history of northern Nova Scotia: drumlinized terrain, scattered wetlands, and fertile soils that supported early settlement and farming.