Whitney Pier, NS
Nova Scotia
Whitney Pier is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 4,612.
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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How Whitney Pier Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Climate
Temperature
| Annual Average | 42.5°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Area | 11.0 sq mi (28.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 421/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1593°N, 60.1866°W |
| Timezone | America/Glace_Bay |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 5.7 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 6.0 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
Whitney Pier has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 21°F in February to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.3") and June the driest (3.7").
Schools in Whitney Pier
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney Pier Memorial Junior High School | - | - | - | - |
| Harbourside Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Whitney Pier
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBC Radio One - Sydney, NS (MP3 stream) | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CBFM.ca Gaelic College - St. Ann's, NS | community radio, folk music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| CHRK-FM "Hot 101.9" - Sydney, NS | hot adult contemporary, rebranding | AAC 130 kbps | |
| Max FM 98.3 - CHER-FM | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| 94.9 The Wave - CKPE-FM | 70s, 80s | MP3 64 kbps |
Museums in Whitney Pier
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Breton Miners Museum | ||||
| Cossit House Museum | ||||
| Dominion Heritage School House Museum | ||||
| Jost House | ||||
| Jost House Museum | ||||
| Marconi National Historic Site | ||||
| North Sydney Heritage Museum | ||||
| St Patrick's Museum | ||||
| St. Patricks | ||||
| Sydney & Louisburg Railway Museum | ||||
| Sydney Mines Fossil Centre | ||||
| Sydney Museum | ||||
| Whitney Pier Historical Society |
Libraries in Whitney Pier
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McConnell Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Martha Hollett Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wilfred Oram Centennial Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Whitney Pier
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Breton Farmers' Market | |||||
| Cape Breton food hub | |||||
| Hank's Family Farm Market |
Cafes in Whitney Pier
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Whitney Pier
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Whitney Pier
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Whitney Pier
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breton Brewing Co. | ||||
| Island Folk Cider House |
Ski Resorts Near Whitney Pier
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 Whitney Pier
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport | YQY | Medium Airport |
| Crowdis Mountain Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crown Jewel Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Whitney Pier
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Holy Ghost Ukrainian Church | |
| Holy Redeemer Church | |
| Saint Philip's African Orthodox Church | |
| St. Mary's Polish Church |
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UFO Sightings Near Whitney Pier
9 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Whitney Pier.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney (canada), NS | 2013 | Driving on grand lake road, noticed a large orange/green glow ripping across the sky with a lit up tail before disappearing, over grand |
| Sydney (canada), NS | 2012 | Ball of light ignights into a green flare-up.Ball of light ignites into a green flare-up. |
| Sydney (canada), NS | 2010 | Bright cylindrical craft flew northward over Sydney, Nova Scotia |
| Sydney (canada), NS | 2008 | very high green fireball very high velocity |
| Sydney (canada), NS | 2008 | three ships high in orbit triangle formation |
| Sidney (canada), BC | 2005 | Heard extreme loud noise, but didn't see anything. |
| Sydney (canada), NS | 2003 | while observing a jet aircraft over head in a easterly direction[heading over seas i would think]a round ball of light followed the jet |
| Sydney (canada), NS | 1998 | Floating shining sphere in Sydney Nova Scotia |
| Sydney (canada), NS | 1990 | Light overhead in Sydney Nova Scotia |
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What is the population of Whitney Pier?
Whitney Pier has a population of 4,612 residents and is located in Nova Scotia. The population density is 421 people per square mile, spread across 11.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Whitney Pier?
Whitney Pier has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 59.9 inches, with 22.4 inches of snow.
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