Aspy Bay
in Nova Scotia, Canada

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
46.924 and -60.487 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 46° 55' 25" and W -60° 29' 13"
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: 09:20 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: America/Halifax
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:48 am and 8:09 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-35.083 and 117.625 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
West Cape Howe
References
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: 2024-04-28 08:22:10

Explore Aspy Bay

Aspy Bay in Nova Scotia is a city in Canada about 734 mi (or 1,181 km) east of Ottawa, the country's capital.

Local time in Aspy Bay is now 09:20 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named America / Halifax with an UTC offset of -3 hours. We know of 4 airports in the vicinity of Aspy Bay. The closest airport in Canada is Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport in a distance of 57 mi (or 91 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like golfing, there is an option about 20 mi (or 32 km). away.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Charlottetown, Halifax, Miquelon, Saint-Pierre and . To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 52 °F

Morning Temperature -0°C / 31 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Night Temperature 3°C / 38 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 31%
Air Pressure 1009 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (7 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 4% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Monday, 29th of April 2024

5°C (42 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

9°C (47 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

10°C (50 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

TreibholzTraum - Naturkunst mit Nathan Arns (Cape Breton, Nova Scotia)

Published: September 21, 2013
Length: 30:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Natur & Freiheit

Ein Spaziergang am Strand an der Küste Meat Coves im Norden der Cape Breton Highlands. TreibholzTraum - Naturkunst mit Nathan Arns Aus Treibholz, Strandgut und Steinen zaubert Nathan Arns...


Sunset on Bay St. Lawrence Nova Scotia Canada July 2010

Published: July 21, 2010
Length: 30:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Dblitz70

Sunset from the cottage on Bay St. Lawrence July 2010 Sony HDR CX550v.


Bay St Lawrence C@P Site

Published: August 21, 2008
Length: 05:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Victoria CountyCAP

Summer Youth Project- Celebrating 10 years.


Oshan Whale Watch Minke Whale in Cape Breton Nova Scotia.

Published: March 19, 2009
Length: 57:45 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Oshan Whale Watch

A minke whale travels alongside the Oshan during a whale watching tour. The village of Bay St. Lawrence, nestled amongst the Cape Breton Highlands of Northern Nova Scotia, is quickly seen...


Pilot Whales so Close You Could Walk on Them

Published: September 14, 2014
Length: 09:11 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Oshan Whale Watch

A pod of pilot whales huddle close to the Oshan with the village of Bay St. Lawrence in the distance. Whale watching with Oshan Whale Watch in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia off the world famous...


Oshan Whale Watch - Curious Pilot Whales

Published: January 29, 2012
Length: 41:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Oshan Whale Watch

A mother, her calf and a juvenile pilot whale take the chance to hang out with some humans on a gorgeous day in Bay St. Lawrence. There's another video of the mother and calf titled: "Pilot...


Oshan Whale Watch Scratchy the Humpback Whale 1/5

Published: March 19, 2009
Length: 03:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Oshan Whale Watch

A Humpback Whale, Scratchy, approaches the Oshan while whale watching out of Bay St. Lawrence, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia with Captain Fraser of Oshan Whale Watch. You can see the humpback...


Whale Watching Fin Whales July 16

Published: July 20, 2014
Length: 27:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Oshan Whale Watch

The Fin Whale. The Second largest animal on earth. Sighted while whale watching with Oshan Whale Watch in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia off the world famous Cabot Trail just North of the Bay St....


Hiking Trails of Cape Breton - Money Point

Published: November 03, 2011
Length: 00:10 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Michael Haynes

If you wish to walk to the "end of the Earth", then head for Money Point. Starting from the community of Bay St. Lawrence, this route follows the remains of the road to the navigation beacon...


Oshan Whale Watching: Pilot Whales

Published: July 22, 2010
Length: 32:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: lmacdonald51travels

Video from a tour on Oshans Whale Watching - Bay St. Lawrence, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia CANADA.


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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.

Aspy River

The Aspy River is a river on northeastern Cape Breton Island which rises in the Cape Breton Highlands and empties into Aspy Bay. The river valley follows the ancient Aspy Fault which extends for 40 km inland from the coast and extends along the upper section of the northeast Margaree River. This geological fault is thought to be a part of the Cabot Fault/ Great Glen Fault system of Avalonia. It is believed by some sources that John Cabot landed at Aspy Bay in 1497.

Located at 46.8921, -60.4554 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Nova Scotia, Geography of Victoria County, Nova Scotia, Geography of Inverness County, Nova Scotia

Cape North, Nova Scotia

Cape North is a Canadian rural community in Victoria County, Nova Scotia near the northeastern tip of Cape Breton Island. The community derives its name from Cape North, a headland located 18 km to the north. The village is located at the northernmost point on the Cabot Trail at the intersection with a local road leading to Bay St. Lawrence. Its closest neighboring community is Dingwall. Cape North is located in the federal electoral district of Sydney—Victoria.

Located at 46.8844, -60.5058 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Communities in Victoria County, Nova Scotia, General Service Areas in Nova Scotia

Dingwall, Nova Scotia

Dingwall is a coastal community of approximately 600 residents in Victoria County, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is situated just off the Cabot Trail, 84.68 kilometers northeast of county seat Baddeck. The federal electoral riding is Sydney—Victoria.

Located at 46.8947, -60.4703 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Communities in Victoria County, Nova Scotia, General Service Areas in Nova Scotia

Aspy Fault

The Aspy Fault is a strike-slip fault that runs through 40 km of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia and is often thought to be a part of the Cabot Fault/ Great Glen Fault system of Avalonia. Part of the fault runs through Cape Breton Highlands National Park. This fault runs southward from Cape North through the Margaree Valley. The Aspy River and the upper section of the Margaree River follows the trace of the fault.

Located at 46.9128, -60.519 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Plate tectonics, Geology of Nova Scotia

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