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Glace Bay
City in Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
Glace Bay is a charming coastal town on Cape Breton Island, known for its mining history and friendly community. Visitors enjoy a mix of heritage sites, scenic coastal walks, and a relaxed pace of life. Its small-town appeal and proximity to natural attractions make it a great base for exploring Nova Scotia.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Nova Scotia
Population
17,556
Time Zone
America/Halifax
Coordinates
46.20°, -59.96°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,850
Local Cost
$1,210
Local Income
$2,050
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
6.6°C
Summer Avg
16.3°C
Winter Avg
-2.6°C
Record High
29.0°C
Record Low
-20.8°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1223 mm
Internet Speed
103 Mbps
Upload
68 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
2
Parks
9
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
YQY
Distance
8 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 21 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 75/100.
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