Whycocomagh
in Nova Scotia, Canada

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
45.983 and -61.115 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 45° 59' 0" and W -61° 6' 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: 05:16 PM (Monday)
Timezone: America/Halifax
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:20 am and 4:23 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-35.083 and 117.625 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
West Cape Howe
References
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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

Delve into Whycocomagh

Whycocomagh in Nova Scotia is a city located in Canada about 704 mi (or 1,133 km) east of Ottawa, the country's capital town.

Current time in Whycocomagh is now 05:16 PM (Monday). The local timezone is named America / Halifax with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 6 airports closer to Whycocomagh, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Canada is Port Hawkesbury Airport in a distance of 26 mi (or 41 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Since you are here already, 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: 5°C / 41 °F

Morning Temperature 3°C / 38 °F
Evening Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Chance of rainfall 3%
Air Humidity 95%
Air Pressure 993 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 16 km/h (10 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Monday, 25th of November 2024

7°C (44 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Overcast clouds, fresh breeze.

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

7°C (44 °F)
3°C (38 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 27th of November 2024

4°C (40 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Videos from this area

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The Blacksmith of FireHouse Ironworks

Published: October 10, 2011
Length: 08:34 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: 2011gcat

Visit our site: http://www.greatcanadianadventuretour.com/ Grant Haverstock and his business partner, John MacDonald had a creative idea to breathe new life into the old fire hall in Whycocomag...


The Cartoon Lawn - Whycocomagh, Cape Breton

Published: October 10, 2011
Length: 32:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 2011gcat

Visit our site: http://www.greatcanadianadventuretour.com/ Whycocomagh is a Mi'kmaq word which means 'Head of the Waters.' The community is on the Trans-Canada Highway running along the...


Hiking Trails of Cape Breton - Lewis Mountain

Published: October 21, 2011
Length: 21:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Michael Haynes

Many roads once led into the hills of the Cape Breton Highlands, where small settlements eked a meagre living in the thin soils. Most of these roads have been abandoned, but a few, such as...


Sadie MacDonald's House Demolition

Published: October 23, 2008
Length: 39:02 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: 1970caper

On October 20, 2008, Sadie MacDonald's House in Orangedale, Nova Scotia came down.


Whycocomagh Mountain Skidooing

Published: February 18, 2013
Length: 19:58 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: colin22hockey

Feb 15,2013. the trails were perfect even though these were just little ones through the woods.


The Shores of Bras D'Or Lake, Pt 1

Published: December 03, 2012
Length: 14:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ourmooseadventures

On November 5th, we drove North along Transcanada Highway 105 past Whycocomagh, on the shores of Bras D'or Lake. We were heading towards Baddeck, Nova Scotia, where we had a reservation ...


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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.

Whycocomagh, Nova Scotia

Whycocomagh (Why-cog-ho-mah), Scottish Gaelic: Hogamah is a small Canadian rural community in the province of Nova Scotia. The population in 2001 was 854 residents. It is located on the eastern edge of Inverness County in the central part of Cape Breton Island. The community sits on the northwestern shore of St. Patrick's Channel, an arm of Bras d'Or Lake. Whycocomagh is a Mi'kmaq word which means 'Head of the Waters'. Nearby is a Mi'kmaq reserve where wooden sculptures and baskets are made.

Located at 45.9767, -61.118 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Communities in Inverness County, Nova Scotia, General Service Areas in Nova Scotia

Churchview, Nova Scotia

Churchview is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.

Located at 45.9847, -61.1422 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Communities in Inverness County, Nova Scotia, General Service Areas in Nova Scotia

Ainslie Glen, Nova Scotia

Ainslie Glen (Irish: Gleann nam Màgan) is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.

Located at 46.0168, -61.141 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Communities in Inverness County, Nova Scotia, General Service Areas in Nova Scotia

Iron Mines, Nova Scotia

Iron Mines is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.

Located at 45.9411, -61.1516 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Communities in Inverness County, Nova Scotia, General Service Areas in Nova Scotia

Whycocomagh 2, Nova Scotia

Whycocomagh 2 is a Mi'kmaq reserve located in Inverness County, Nova Scotia. It is administratively part of the Waycobah First Nation.

Located at 45.968, -61.135 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
First Nations reserves in Nova Scotia, Communities in Inverness County, Nova Scotia, Places in Nova Scotia with Aboriginal majority populations

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