Boularderie Island
Island Island dividing Bras d'Or channels near Cape Breton
Long island off Cape Breton in Nova Scotia separating Northumberland Strait and Bras d’Or channels; visitors drive coastal roads for fishing villages, beaches and seafood.
How to Get to Boularderie Island #
Boularderie Island is reachable by road from the Bras d’Or Lakes region of Cape Breton Island. The island connects to the mainland by bridges and local roads; the nearest larger centres are several tens of kilometres away and provide the main road access and services.
Tips for Visiting Boularderie Island #
- Stop at a roadside bakery in Point Edward or Baddeck for supplies before the short ferry crossing.
- Bring a tide chart if exploring shorelines-the Bras d'Or channels can expose rock ledges at low tide.
- Respect private property: many shoreline camps are privately owned and access is limited.
Best Time to Visit Boularderie Island #
An island sitting in the Bras d'Or Lakes near Cape Breton, Nova Scotia-mix of forest, small communities, and rugged shoreline.
Weather & Climate near Boularderie Island #
Boularderie Island's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -10°C to 22°C. Abundant rainfall (1530 mm/year), wettest in December.
January
January is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (153 mm).
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (138 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (159 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (154 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (162 mm).
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