West Head
in Nova Scotia, Canada

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
43.450 and -65.650 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 43° 27' 0" and W -65° 38' 59"
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: 06:42 PM (Wednesday)
Timezone: America/Halifax
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:56 am and 8:41 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.833 and 116.033 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Windy Harbour
References
This place on Wikipedia
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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: 2024-05-15 08:00:47

Delve into West Head

West Head in Nova Scotia is located in Canada about 514 mi (or 826 km) east of Ottawa, the country's capital town.

Current time in West Head is now 06:42 PM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named America / Halifax with an UTC offset of -3 hours. We know of 6 airports close to West Head, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Canada is Yarmouth Airport in a distance of 34 mi (or 55 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like playing golf, there is an option about 19 mi (or 30 km). away.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Machias, Halifax, Fredericton, Ellsworth and Bangor. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 14°C / 58 °F

Morning Temperature 9°C / 47 °F
Evening Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 49 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 71%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 72% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Wednesday, 15th of May 2024

14°C (56 °F)
11°C (53 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Thursday, 16th of May 2024

14°C (57 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Scattered clouds, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Friday, 17th of May 2024

13°C (55 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Videos from this area

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RCMP Traffic Stop

Published: January 01, 2012
Length: 41:54 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Jared Smith

Barrington RCMP conducting a traffic stop in Barrington, Nova Scotia, Canada.


The Real Lobsterman of Shelburne County 2012 - Lobster Wear Competition

Published: June 11, 2012
Length: 27:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ShelburneCountyTourism

The men of the Real Lobsterman of Shelburne County, compete in the Lobster Wear and Q & A portion of the Pageant.


Jaws at Clark's Harbour 005

Published: June 29, 2014
Length: 15:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Kylie Symonds

Jaws at ch June 28, 2014. 005.


Mr Mopar 01

Published: June 29, 2014
Length: 18:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Kylie Symonds

Mr. Mopar at Clark's Harbour June 29, 2014. 001.


Post office to Tele Build

Published: February 18, 2013
Length: 47:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Kylie Symonds

Storm day in Clark's Harbour February 18, 2013.


Full Throttle 01

Published: June 30, 2014
Length: 39:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Kylie Symonds

Full Throttle at Clark's Harbour June 30, 2014. 01 (12:59)


Through the Harba

Published: January 25, 2013
Length: 00:48 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Kylie Symonds

Snow of January 2013, Clark's Harbour. (11:40 a.m.)


Mr Mopar 02

Published: June 29, 2014
Length: 22:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Kylie Symonds

Mr. Mopar at Clark's Harbour June 29, 2014. 002.


Mayfly VS Spartan 062

Published: July 14, 2013
Length: 38:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Kylie Symonds

Mayfly VS Spartan at Clark's Harbour Boat Races July 13, 2013. (6:43)


Stinger 007

Published: August 16, 2013
Length: 45:42 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Kylie Symonds

Swim's Point Stinger at Clark's Harbour August 08, 2013. (11:41)


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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.

Cape Sable Island

Cape Sable Island, locally referred to as Cape Island, is a small Canadian island located at the southernmost point of the Nova Scotia peninsula. Sometimes confused with Sable Island. Historically, the Argyle, Nova Scotia region was known as Cape Sable and encompassed a much larger area than simply the island it does today. It extended from Cape Negro (Baccaro) through Chebogue.

Located at 43.4568, -65.6141 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of Nova Scotia, Geography of Shelburne County, Nova Scotia, General Service Areas in Nova Scotia

Clark's Harbour

Clark's Harbour is a town on Cape Sable Island in southwestern Nova Scotia, Canada, located in the Barrington municipal district of Shelburne County. The main industry is lobster fishing. Owing to this as well as the town's history as a fishing community, the town is noted as the birthplace of the Cape Islander fishing boat.

Located at 43.4425, -65.6289 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Communities in Shelburne County, Nova Scotia, Towns in Nova Scotia, General Service Areas in Nova Scotia, Populated coastal places in Canada

The Hawk, Nova Scotia

The Hawk is a community on Cape Sable Island in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Barrington municipal district of Shelburne County. It is the most southerly community in Nova Scotia. The Hawk is sometimes confused with Port Hawkesbury Nova Scotia.

Located at 43.4178, -65.6211 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Communities in Shelburne County, Nova Scotia, General Service Areas in Nova Scotia, Populated coastal places in Canada

Newellton, Nova Scotia

Newellton is a community on Cape Sable Island in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Barrington municipal district of Shelburne County.

Located at 43.4683, -65.6336 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Communities in Shelburne County, Nova Scotia, General Service Areas in Nova Scotia, Populated coastal places in Canada

Lower Clarks Harbour, Nova Scotia

Lower Clarks Harbour is a community on Cape Sable Island in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Barrington municipal district of Shelburne County.

Located at 43.4317, -65.6161 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Communities in Shelburne County, Nova Scotia, General Service Areas in Nova Scotia, Populated coastal places in Canada

West Head, Nova Scotia

West Head is a community on Cape Sable Island in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Barrington municipal district of Shelburne County.

Located at 43.4575, -65.6467 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Communities in Shelburne County, Nova Scotia, General Service Areas in Nova Scotia, Populated coastal places in Canada

Bear Point, Nova Scotia

Bear Point is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in the Barrington municipal district of Shelburne County.

Located at 43.4867, -65.6575 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Communities in Shelburne County, Nova Scotia, General Service Areas in Nova Scotia, Populated coastal places in Canada

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