Glen Moir, NS

Nova Scotia · Halifax Metro

Glen Moir is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 2,294.

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

2,294 Population 118/sq mi density
48°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population2,294
Density118/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain79.9 in/yr
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Glen Moir experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 79.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 56.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Area19.4 sq mi (50.2 km²)
Population Density118/sq mi
Coordinates44.7187°N, 63.6807°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.9"
110% above US avg
Snowfall 56.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.94"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.74"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.7 on Jan 12, 2017.

Jul 16, 2007 18 km WSW of Bridgewater, Canada M3.2 95 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 142 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada M2.7 31 km
Jun 27, 2015 38 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.5 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Earl (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 80 km
2009 Bill Category 1 100 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 225 km
2003 Juan Category 2 37 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 180 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 56 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 259 km
1989 Dean Category 1 295 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.0 m (23 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1917 HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA Earthquake + Landslide 7.0 m 2,000 12 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 5.6 in
February 22°F (-6°C) 4.7 in Coldest
March 29°F (-2°C) 5.1 in
April 39°F (4°C) 4.5 in
May 49°F (9°C) 4.6 in
June 58°F (14°C) 4.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in Driest
September 58°F (14°C) 4.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.1 in
November 39°F (4°C) 5.9 in Wettest
December 28°F (-2°C) 5.9 in

Glen Moir has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 22°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (3.7").

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Schools in Glen Moir

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
C.P. Allen High School - - - -
Sandy Lake Academy - - - -
Charles P. Allen High School Park - - - -
Basinview Drive Community School Park - - - -
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Radio Stations near Glen Moir

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CBC Radio One - Halifax, NS (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CBC Music Atlantic (Halifax) MP3 Stream blues, classical MP3 128 kbps
CBC Radio 1 Halifax local news, public AAC 48 kbps
CKUL-FM "The Breeze 96.5" Halifax, NS new format rebranding, soft adult contemporary AAC 132 kbps
AVR 97.7 - MP3 64 kbps
Surge 105 - AAC 128 kbps
CKVE-FM 88.7 "Cove FM" Halifax, NS community radio MP3 128 kbps
CKHZ-FM "Hot Country 103.5" Halifax, NS country AAC 128 kbps
Seaside FM 105.9 - CFEP-FM - Eastern Passage community radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Nouvelle-Écosse, Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador) Halifax, NS radio publique AAC 48 kbps
CKHY-FM 105.1 "Surge 105" Dartmouth, NS active rock AAC 128 kbps
CIOE-FM 97.5 Lower Sackville, NS community radio MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Glen Moir

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Africville Museum
Army Museum
Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum
Canadian Military Museum
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
Cole Harbour Heritage Farm
Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum
Evergreen House
Fairbanks Centre
Fultz House Museum
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Naval Museum of Halifax
Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame
Peace Park Pavillion
Pier 21
Public Archives of Nova Scotia
Scott Manor House
Shearwater Aviation Museum
Steele Wheels Motor Museum
Uniacke Estate Museum Park Entrance
Uniacke House
Waverley Village Mueseum

Libraries in Glen Moir

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Annex0.0
Atlantic School of Theology Library0.0
Atlantic School of Theology Library0.0
Bedford Public Library0.0
Cambridge Military Library0.0
Captain William Spry Public Library0.0
Cole Harbour Public Library0.0
Dartmouth North Public Library0.0
Halifax Central Library0.0
Halifax North Memorial Library0.0
Halifax Public Libraries0.0
Keshen Goodman Public Library0.0
Killam Memorial Library0.0
King's Library0.0
Preston Township Library Office0.0
Sackville Public Library0.0
Sexton Design & Technology Library0.0
Sir James Dunn Law Library0.0
Tantallon Public Library0.0
W.K. Kellogg Health Sciences Library0.0
Woodlawn Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Glen Moir

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Avery's Farm Market
Dave’s Fruit & Vegetable Market
Foundation Wharf
Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market
Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market
MCK - Mikes Country Kitchens
MCK - Mikes Country Kitchens
Salt Yard
Torpedo Rays - Scuba Adventures
Torpedo Rays - Scuba Adventures
Warehouse Market
Warehouse Market

Cafes in Glen Moir

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Board room game cafe
Chatime
Chicken Little Cafe & Dairy Bar
Coffee Pro
Cortados Tasting Room
Levantic Bakery
Tim Hortons

Clinics in Glen Moir

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alpha Laser Therapy Centre

Dentists in Glen Moir

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brookline Dentistry
Mill Cove Dental Centre

Veterinaries in Glen Moir

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bedford Highway Veterinary Hospital
Bedford Parks Animal Hospital

Gas Stations in Glen Moir

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CA #1159451784
Fast fuel
Irving

Banks in Glen Moir

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Scotiabank

Breweries in Glen Moir

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Boxing Rock
Boxing Rock
Brightwood Brewery
Brightwood Brewery
Bulwark Cider House
Bulwark Cider House
Burnside Brewing Company
Burnside Brewing Company
Garrison Brewing Company
Garrison Brewing Company
Good Robot Brewing
Good Robot Brewing
Hardisty Brewing Company
Hardisty Brewing Company
MAK 902
MAK 902
New Scotland Brewing Company
New Scotland Brewing Company
Nine Locks Brewery
Nine Locks Brewery
North Brewing Company
North Brewing Company
Off Track Brewing Ltd.
Propeller Brewing Company
Propeller Brewing Company
Stillwell Brewing Company
Stillwell Brewing Company
Unfiltered Brewing
Unfiltered Brewing
Upstreet BBQ Brewhouse
Upstreet BBQ Brewhouse

Stadiums & Teams in Glen Moir

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Ski Resorts Near Glen Moir

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ski Martock 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Glen Moir

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Halifax / Stanfield International AirportYHZLarge Airport
Debert Airport-Small Airport
East Gore Eco Airpark-Small Airport
Hillaton/Kings Aerodrome-Small Airport
Porters Lake Airport-Small Airport
Stanley Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Glen Moir

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mill Cove Post Office

Treatment Centers in Glen Moir

33 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CBI Health - Dartmouth Pleasant
Clayton Park Walk-In Medical Clinic
Clydes Medical Practice & Walk-in Clinic
Dermatology & Medical Associates
Dr. T.P. Corkum Gynecology
Eye Care Centre
Health First Chiropractic
HealthView Medical Imaging
Hydrostone Medical Centre
I Stop Pain Acupuncture and Chinese Herb Centre
International Travel Clinic
Lacewood Medical Centre
LASIK MD
Lifemark Physiotherapy
Lima Skin & Laser
Living Well Integrated Health Clinic
Massage Experts
Mend Rx
Montebello Medical
Non Invasive Vascular Lab Testing
Nova Scotia Rehab Centre
Orthopaedic Clinic
Orthopedic Assessment Clinic
Passport Health Halifax Travel Clinic
Roth Associates in Psychology
Scotia Square Medical Clinic
Sincerely Skin
SpryField Family Medicine Clinic
The Disc Clinic
The Family Focus Medical Clinics
TLC Laser Eye Centers
Total Touch Skin Care
Woodlawn Medical Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Glen Moir

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Halifax Jamia Masjid and Nova Scotia Islamic Community Centre
St John's Anglican Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Glen Moir

What is the population of Glen Moir?

Glen Moir has a population of 2,294 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 118 people per square mile, spread across 19.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Glen Moir?

Glen Moir has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 79.9 inches, with 56.0 inches of snow.

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