Baddeck, NS

Nova Scotia

Baddeck is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 818.

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

818 Population 568/sq mi density
42°F Avg Temperature

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How Baddeck Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population818
Density568/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain59.2 in/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Baddeck has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average42.0°F
22% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density568/sq mi
Coordinates46.1001°N, 60.7485°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.2"
56% above US avg
Snowfall 22.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.65"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.74"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Ophelia (2011).

Year Name Category Closest
2011 Ophelia Category 1 270 km
2010 Earl Category 1 201 km
2009 Bill Category 1 85 km
2003 Juan Category 2 236 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 62 km
2000 Michael Category 2 266 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 89 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 119 km
1989 Dean Category 1 237 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 5.9 in
February 20°F (-7°C) 4.6 in Coldest
March 27°F (-3°C) 4.8 in
April 36°F (2°C) 4.4 in
May 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
June 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 4.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.6 in
November 39°F (4°C) 6.4 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 6.7 in Wettest

Baddeck has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 20°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.7") and July the driest (3.7").

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Schools in Baddeck

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Baddeck Academy - - - -
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Radio Stations near Baddeck

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CBFM.ca Gaelic College - St. Ann's, NS community radio, folk music MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Baddeck

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alexander Graham Bell Museum

Libraries in Baddeck

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Baddeck Public Library0.0

Hotels in Baddeck

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Auberge Gisele's Inn
Baddeck Heritage House B&B
Baddeck Inn
Lynwood Inn
Silver Dart Lodge & MacNeil House Suites

Cafes in Baddeck

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bean There Cafe
Highwheeler Cafe
Tim Hortons

Theatres in Baddeck

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Theatre Baddeck

Dentists in Baddeck

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr. R.F. McGrath
Stuart MacDonald DMD

Gas Stations in Baddeck

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Irving
Ultramar

Banks in Baddeck

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Credit Union
RBC Financial Group

Golf Courses in Baddeck

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bell Bay Golf Club

Breweries in Baddeck

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Big Spruce Brewery
Big Spruce Brewing
Big Spruce Brewing

Ski Resorts Near Baddeck

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ben Eoin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski Cape Smokey 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Baddeck

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Port Hawkesbury AirportYPSMedium Airport
Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy AirportYQYMedium Airport
Crowdis Mountain Airstrip-Small Airport
Crown Jewel Airport-Small Airport
Margaree Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Baddeck

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Baddeck Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Baddeck

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of the Holy Rosary
Greenwood United Church
Kingdom Hall Jehovah's Witness
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Knox Presbyterian Church
St. Michael's Catholic Church
St. Peter - St. John Anglican Church

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Waterfalls Near Baddeck

2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Baddeck.

Name Description
North River Falls
Uisge Ban Falls

UFO Sightings Near Baddeck

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Baddeck.

Name Year Description
Cape breton (canada), NS 2007 Pilots must have seen these strange lights.

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What is the population of Baddeck?

Baddeck has a population of 818 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 568 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Baddeck?

Baddeck has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 59.2 inches, with 22.0 inches of snow.

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