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Port Hawkesbury
City in Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
Port Hawkesbury is a small town on Cape Breton Island, serving as a gateway for travelers exploring Nova Scotia's spectacular scenery. It offers quiet charm, a supportive community, and easy access to both natural and cultural attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Nova Scotia
Population
3,214
Time Zone
America/Halifax
Coordinates
45.62°, -61.35°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,944
Local Cost
$1,130
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
6.7°C
Summer Avg
16.4°C
Winter Avg
-2.6°C
Record High
30.8°C
Record Low
-19.7°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
1140 mm
Internet Speed
85 Mbps
Upload
37 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
4
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
9.0
Airport
YPS
Distance
5 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 15 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 77/100.
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