Glace Bay Population 2026
Glace Bay has a population of 16,915, making it the #267 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in Nova Scotia. It is about 165× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,915
Rank in Canada
#267
Coordinates
46.20°N, 59.96°W
~15 m elevation · America/Glace_Bay
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
1,221 km
758 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nova Scotia
| City | Population | Rank in Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Halifax | 471,559 | #13 |
| Sydney | 105,968 | #62 |
| Dartmouth | 101,343 | #71 |
| Lower Sackville | 51,749 | #115 |
| Bedford | 21,474 | #216 |
| New Glasgow | 18,665 | #245 |
Cities near Glace Bay
- Sydney105,968 people · ~19 km away
- New Glasgow18,665 people · ~219 km away
- Charlottetown38,809 people · ~244 km away
- Dartmouth101,343 people · ~329 km away
- Lower Sackville51,749 people · ~330 km away
- Halifax471,559 people · ~331 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Glace Bay?
Glace Bay has a population of 16,915 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #267 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Glace Bay in?
Glace Bay is located in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Is Glace Bay the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 1,221 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.