Port of Baddeck

CABAD🇨🇦Canada

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This harbor is located on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada, near the mouth of the Baddeck River. It serves as a small harbor on the Bras d'Or Lake.

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Baddeck is a village on Cape Breton Island in northeastern Nova Scotia, Canada. It is situated in the centre of Cape Breton, approximately 6 km east of where the Baddeck River empties into Bras d'Or Lake.
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Elevation
-9999m
Subdivision
CA-NS
Latitude
46.0834°
Longitude
-60.7485°
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
UN/LOCODE
CABAD
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Time Zone
UTC-4
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)
Type
Port
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How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Baddeck?

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The approach to Baddeck is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Kidston Island Lighthouse at 0.9 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Gillis Point (3.8 NM SSW), Derby Point (8.9 NM SSW), Man of War Point (10.2 NM NE), Man of War Point Range Rear (10.3 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Baddeck on?

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The Port of Baddeck is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean in CA. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Baddeck?

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You can track vessels near Baddeck (CABAD) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Baddeck?

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The Port of Baddeck is a port in CA. Its UN/LOCODE is CABAD — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE CABAD mean?

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The first two characters, CA, are the ISO country code for CA. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Baddeck?

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The Port of Baddeck operates in the UTC-4 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.