Portapique
in Nova Scotia, Canada

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
45.405 and -63.704 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 45° 24' 18" and W -63° 42' 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: 11:05 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: America/Halifax
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:38 am and 8:44 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-35.022 and 116.916 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Peaceful Bay
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: 2024-05-19 08:11:23

Discover Portapique

Portapique in Nova Scotia is a city in Canada about 581 mi (or 935 km) east of Ottawa, the country's capital city.

Local time in Portapique is now 11:05 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named America / Halifax with an UTC offset of -3 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Portapique, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Canada is Halifax / Stanfield International Airport in a distance of 37 mi (or 60 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Canada is Landscape of Grand Pré in a distance of 20 mi (or 32 km), South.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Halifax, Charlottetown, Fredericton, Machias and Houlton. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 12°C / 53 °F

Morning Temperature 10°C / 51 °F
Evening Temperature 14°C / 58 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 44 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 83%
Air Pressure 1020 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Sunday, 19th of May 2024

21°C (70 °F)
10°C (49 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Monday, 20th of May 2024

20°C (68 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Tuesday, 21st of May 2024

21°C (69 °F)
15°C (58 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

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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.

Portapique

Portapique is a rural community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County. Situated near the mouth of the Portapique River, which flows into the Minas Basin, its economy is based mainly on farming. The name Portapique is a corruption of the Acadian word 'Porc-epic', meaning porcupine. The village was in fact named as such until the Acadians no longer lived there. The artist Joy Laking is a well-known resident.

Located at 45.4047, -63.7032 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Communities in Colchester County, Nova Scotia, General Service Areas in Nova Scotia

Montrose, Nova Scotia

Montrose is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County.

Located at 45.4239, -63.7015 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Communities in Colchester County, Nova Scotia, General Service Areas in Nova Scotia

Five Houses, Colchester County

Five Houses is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Colchester County. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:45|24|17.00|N|63|42|11.7|W|region:CA-NS_scale:100000 |primary |name=Five Houses, Nova Scotia }}

Located at 45.4047, -63.7033 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Communities in Colchester County, Nova Scotia, General Service Areas in Nova Scotia

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