Wagmatcook 1

Reservation Mi'kmaq First Nation reserve in Nova Scotia

A Mi’kmaq reserve on Cape Breton Island and community centre for Wagmatcook First Nation; visitors attend cultural events, music gatherings and explore nearby coastal landscapes.

Wagmatcook 1
46.0793, -60.9174

How to Get to Wagmatcook 1 #

Wagmatcook is a short drive from Baddeck in Cape Breton (roughly 10-15 minutes). Access is by road; local signage and community centres provide guidance for visitors.

Tips for Visiting Wagmatcook 1 #

  • If visiting the Wagmatcook community, look for local events or craft markets - Mi'kmaq artisans sometimes sell handiwork and beaded crafts.
  • Be respectful of local protocols and private land - many community sites are not open to casual visitors.

Best Time to Visit Wagmatcook 1 #

Summer offers the best weather for visiting the region; check local community calendars for events.

Summer
June-September · 10-22°C
Most community events and outdoor activities occur in summer; access by road is straightforward.

Weather & Climate near Wagmatcook 1 #

Climate

Wagmatcook 1'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 -11°C to 22°C. Abundant rainfall (1469 mm/year), wettest in December.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
22°
Warmest Month
-11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm).

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-10° -2°

Weather

144 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -11°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm).

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-11° -3°

Weather

113 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm).

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-8°

Weather

118 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

107 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 22°

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 22°

Weather

111 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

119 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°

Weather

141 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (160 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

160 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (165 mm).

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°

Weather

165 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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