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Cow Bay
City in Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
Cow Bay is a small, picturesque coastal community in Nova Scotia, known for its beautiful beaches, surf culture, and natural scenery. With a relaxed atmosphere and close-knit local life, it's a gateway to outdoor adventures within easy reach of Halifax.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Nova Scotia
Population
1,257
Time Zone
America/Halifax
Coordinates
44.63°, -63.43°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,925
Local Cost
$1,372
Local Income
$2,550
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
7.6°C
Summer Avg
15.4°C
Winter Avg
-0.3°C
Record High
26.2°C
Record Low
-16.9°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
1287 mm
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
9
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
YHZ
Distance
28 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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