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Population & demographics

Total population

5,265

Population age (%)

0-19 (17%)20-34 (15%)35-49 (15%)50-64 (25%)65+ (28%)

Household

Average household income

$82,958

Household composition (%)

Single person (41%)Multi person (3%)Single Family (56%)

Owners / Renters (%)

Owners (70%)Renters (30%)

Mother Tongue (%)

English (99%)French (1%)

Why live in New Waterford?

Located on Cape Breton Island, New Waterford is an oceanfront paradise. Whether you’re looking for a safe, family-friendly place to call home or a scenic destination for a summer holiday, you can’t go wrong with New Waterford. First, the region is full of natural wonders. Dominion Beach Provincial Park and Lingan Beach are both great spots for swimming, beachcombing, and going for walks. Meanwhile, there are several larger parks in the vicinity of New Waterford, like Mira River Provincial Park, which is roughly 30 minutes south of the community. It is an ideal place for fishing, kayaking, camping, and picnicking. Another major perk of living in New Waterford is the community’s proximity to Cape Breton Highlands National Park. This is one of the top national parks in Canada and it’s only an hour and a half away from New Waterford by car. Cape Breton Highlands National Park features all sorts of incredible trails, including one-third of the world-renowned Cabot Trail. Whether you’re looking for an easy and accessible coastal hike or something more inland with plenty of opportunities for wildlife viewing, you will find it in Cape Breton Highlands. Other attractions that bring people to New Waterford are the New Waterford Heritage Museum, Colliery Lands Park, the Lingan Golf & Country Club, and the New Waterford Farmer's Market. Plus, since New Waterford is so close to Sydney, you can take advantage of the various attractions and institutions there, such as Breton Brewing Co., the Miners Museum, the Big Fiddle (the world’s largest fiddle), the Highland Arts Theatre, and the Cape Breton Farmers’ Market. Another reason that residents love living in New Waterford is the strong sense of community. Despite its small size, the community hosts several festivals and events throughout the year, including the New Waterford Community Christmas Parade and Coal Dust Days, which is a summer festival celebrating the area’s coal mining history. Finally, New Waterford is an affordable place to live and buy a home, which is yet another reason that people choose to settle here.

Quality and diversity of education in New Waterford

Public education in New Waterford is offered by the Cape Breton Victoria Regional Centre for Education. They operate one public school in New Waterford, a high school called Breton Education Centre. It educates students from grades 6-12. Despite the fact that there is only one public school in New Waterford, there are a number of other schools nearby, such as Brookland Elementary School, Shipyard Elementary School, and Whitney Pier Memorial Junior High School in Sydney. Nearby private schools include Sydney Academy, Munro Academy, and Harbourview Montessori. Meanwhile, New Waterford residents are well-positioned for post-secondary school given that the largest university in Cape Breton, Cape Breton University, is just 10 minutes by car from the community. CBBC Career College and the Canadian Coast Guard College are also a short drive away. If you decide to pursue post-secondary education outside of Cape Breton Island, you will have plenty of options to do so in Nova Scotia. For instance, St. Francis Xavier University is located two hours away in Antigonish, while Halifax, which is four and a half hours by car, is home to several esteemed universities and colleges like Dalhousie University, St. Mary’s University, Mount Saint Vincent University, NSCAD University, University of King’s College, and the Atlantic School of Theology.

Most populous cities in New Waterford

Some of the most populous neighbourhoods and communities near New Waterford include Sydney, Glace Bay, Membertou, Dominion, North Sydney, and Sydney Mines.

Quality of infrastructure for New Waterford

Transit Cape Breton is responsible for the public transportation services offered in New Waterford, Nova Scotia. They operate a number of bus routes to and from the area, connecting it with Sydney and other communities on Cape Breton Island. Given New Waterford’s close proximity to Sydney (it’s just 15 minutes away by car), locals can take advantage of the many services offered there, like the Maritime Bus stop, which can transport passengers all over Atlantic Canada and beyond, including Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and eastern Quebec. There is also a ferry service to Newfoundland in nearby North Sydney. Marine Atlantic operates passenger ferries from the ferry terminal in North Sydney to the ports of Channel-Port aux Basques and Argentia in Newfoundland. If you’re travelling by air, there is a regional airport in Sydney, known as the J.A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport. Both Air Canada and WestJet fly out of this airport, although flights are domestic. That said, residents can drive to Halifax Stanfield International Airport for international flights, which is just over four hours away. Driving is generally the most common way of getting around the New Waterford area, with residents having easy access to Route 4, which connects them with Highways 105 and 104. Lastly, New Waterford has its own hospital, the New Waterford Consolidated Hospital, and residents also have access to the Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney.

Safety and security for New Waterford

The Cape Breton Regional Police Service keeps the community of New Waterford safe. In an emergency, 9-1-1 can always be called. The main risk to New Waterford is natural disasters - specifically hurricanes.

New Waterford property market

Given the small size of New Waterford coupled with the large senior population, the property market remains relatively affordable. Further, the most common types of properties you will find here are detached homes of varying sizes.

Standard of living in New Waterford

The standard of living in New Waterford is high. Although there are not an abundance of employment opportunities in the community itself, you won’t have to travel far for job opportunities with the town of Sydney so close by. Further, those who live in New Waterford will enjoy living in a safe, community-oriented locale with endless options to get outdoors. If you love visiting the beach, kayaking, hiking, swimming, golfing, and more, this part of Cape Breton is for you.

Something wonderful about New Waterford

New Waterford has a fascinating history as a coal mining town. In fact, the town first came to be due to the fact that it sits on coal deposits. Mining dates back to 1854, sparked by the Industrial Revolution and the new demand for coal. The Dominion Coal Company moved into New Waterford in 1907 and brought many Irish and Scottish Catholic workers with it. Thus, it is believed that the name New Waterford is a nod to the Irish city of Waterford due to the background of many of its earliest inhabitants. The coal industry continued to boom for many years. However, tragedy struck in 1917 when a colliery mine exploded in New Waterford, and 65 people were killed. This is the worst coal mining disaster to have ever happened on Cape Breton Island and a monument was later erected in honour of the lives lost.

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