Shad Bay, NS

Nova Scotia · Halifax Metro

Shad Bay is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 2,053.

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

2,053 Population 103/sq mi density
44°F Avg Temperature

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

People

Population2,053
Density103/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (6°C)
Rain56.6 in/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Shad Bay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average43.6°F
19% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area20.0 sq mi (51.7 km²)
Population Density103/sq mi
Coordinates44.5229°N, 63.7875°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.6"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 20.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.87"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.82"

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 79 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 130 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Cow Bay, Canada M2.7 39 km
Jun 27, 2015 38 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.5 129 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 62 km
2009 Bill Category 1 103 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 209 km
2003 Juan Category 2 14 km
2002 Gustav Category 1 177 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 46 km
1990 Bertha Category 1 264 km
1989 Dean Category 1 288 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 20 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 4.6 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 5.1 in
April 39°F (4°C) 4.5 in
May 49°F (9°C) 4.5 in
June 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
July 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in
August 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in Warmest, Driest
September 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.1 in
November 39°F (4°C) 5.8 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 5.9 in Wettest

Shad Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 23°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (3.8").

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Schools in Shad Bay

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Atlantic Memorial Elementary School Park - - - -
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Radio Stations near Shad Bay

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 Shad Bay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Africville Museum
Army Museum
Canadian Military Museum
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
Evergreen House
Fairbanks Centre
Fultz House Museum
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Hooked Rug Museum of North America
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
SS Atlantic Interpretative Centre
Steele Wheels Motor Museum

Libraries in Shad Bay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
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
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
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

Farmers Markets in Shad Bay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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

Dentists in Shad Bay

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CA #7020717709

Golf Courses in Shad Bay

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Granite Springs Golf Club

Breweries in Shad Bay

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
MAK 902
MAK 902
New Scotland Brewing Company
New Scotland Brewing Company
Nine Locks Brewery
Nine Locks Brewery
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 Shad Bay

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Ski Resorts Near Shad Bay

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Shad Bay

6 airports within the area.

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

Treatment Centers in Shad Bay

32 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 Family Focus Medical Clinics
TLC Laser Eye Centers
Total Touch Skin Care
Woodlawn Medical Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shad Bay

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Parish Church

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

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

Name Year Description
Whites lake (canada), NS 2001 I was walking my new puppy up a hill leading to a subdivision located at the Head of Prospect Bay.A beautiful sunnyday with high sirriu

Waterfalls Near Shad Bay

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Shad Bay.

Name Description
Terence Bay River Fall

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shad Bay

What is the population of Shad Bay?

Shad Bay has a population of 2,053 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 103 people per square mile, spread across 20.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shad Bay?

Shad Bay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 56.6 inches, with 20.9 inches of snow.

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