Canso
in Nova Scotia, Canada

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
45.333 and -60.999 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 45° 20' 0" and W -60° 59' 54"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - CAD
Spoken languages:
English, French, Inuktitut
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 12:39 PM (Friday)
Timezone: America/Halifax
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:13 am and 4:27 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-35.083 and 117.625 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
West Cape Howe
References
This place on Wikipedia
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Canada in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Canada.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Canada. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Canso

Canso in Nova Scotia is a place in Canada about 712 mi (or 1,147 km) east of Ottawa, the country's capital city.

Current time in Canso is now 12:39 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named America / Halifax with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 5 airports near Canso, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Canada is Port Hawkesbury Airport in a distance of 29 mi (or 46 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Charlottetown, Halifax, , and . To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 7°C / 45 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 44 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 91%
Air Pressure 1009 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 16 km/h (10 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

8°C (46 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, high wind, near gale, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

4°C (39 °F)
4°C (40 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

4°C (39 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Light rain, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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Published: July 08, 2009
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Stanfest 2009 - Matt Anderson & Irish Mythen - So Gone Now

Published: July 07, 2009
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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

List of rivers of Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia's rivers all flow into the Atlantic Ocean through four unique watersheds: the Gulf of Maine, the Northumberland Strait, the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and into the Atlantic Ocean itself.

Located at 45.3333, -61 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lists of rivers of Canada, Rivers of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia-related lists

Canso, Nova Scotia

For the headland, see Cape Canso.

Located at 45.3339, -60.9953 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Communities in Guysborough County, Nova Scotia, Towns in Nova Scotia, General Service Areas in Nova Scotia, Conflicts in Nova Scotia

Raid on Canso

The Raid on Canso was an attack by French forces from Louisbourg on the British outpost of Canso, Nova Scotia shortly after war declarations opened King George's War. The French raid was intended to boost morale, secure Louisbourg's supply lines with the surrounding Acadian settlements, and deprive Britain of a base from which to attack Louisbourg.

Located at 45.3339, -60.9953 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Military history of Acadia, Military history of Nova Scotia, Military history of New England, Military history of Canada, Acadian history, 1744 in military history, Conflicts in 1744, Battles involving Great Britain, Battles involving France, Battles of the War of the Austrian Succession, History of Nova Scotia, Conflicts in Nova Scotia, Conflicts in Canada, 1744 in Nova Scotia, Military raids

Hazel Hill, Nova Scotia

Hazel Hill is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in The Municipality of the District of Guysborough in Guysborough County.

Located at 45.3275, -61.0304 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Communities in Guysborough County, Nova Scotia, General Service Areas in Nova Scotia

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Did you know?

This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Baile Chanso