Isaac's Harbour North is a community in the Canadian

Canada

Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...

 province of Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada. The name of the province is Latin for "New Scotland," but "Nova Scotia" is the recognized, English-language name of the province. The provincial capital is Halifax. Nova Scotia is the...

 , located in the Municipality of the District of Guysborough

Guysborough, Nova Scotia

Guysborough is an unincorporated Canadian community in Guysborough County, Nova Scotia.Located on the western shore of Chedabucto Bay, fronting Guysborough Harbour, it is the administrative seat of the Guysborough municipal district....

 in Guysborough County

Guysborough County, Nova Scotia

Guysborough County is a county in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.-History:Taking its name from the Township of Guysborough, which was named in honour of Sir Guy Carleton, Guysborough County was created when Sydney County was divided in 1836.In 1840, the Township of St. Mary's, in Guysborough...

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Located just North of Isaac's Harbour, Isaac's Harbour North is a friendly hamlet that if you're lost, or have a flat, the folk will go out of their way to help you. With a population less than 50 residents, Isaac's Harbour North has no leverage on its larger neighbouring communities.

Attractions

To the north is the Isaac's Harbour River. This is a political divide separating the prosperous community of Goldboro (named after the gold reserves that once made the community very popular) with Isaac's Harbour North. A local swimming hole called, "The Falls" is perhaps the most known feature of the river. Historically the Isaac's Harbour River has been used for power generation, fishing and milling. Approximately 10km upstream is a crossing of the Maritimes & Northeast Natural Gas Pipeline transporting processed natural gas from the ExxonMobil

ExxonMobil

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 onshore plant in Goldboro to the Northeast US market.

Transportation

Isaac's Harbour North is connected to Nova Scotia's Marine Drive

Marine Drive (Nova Scotia)

The Marine Drive is a designated scenic route along Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore. It closely follows the coast of the Atlantic Ocean and the Strait of Canso from the Canso Causeway to the junction of Route 322 and Highway 111 in Dartmouth....

 on Route 316

Nova Scotia Route 316

Route 316 is a collector road in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.It is located in Antigonish County and Guysborough County, connecting Lower South River at Highway 104 with Half Island Cove at Trunk 16.-Communities:*Half Island Cove*Upper Whitehead...

. The route is very popular with cyclist and motorcyclist with sparse traffic, beautiful scenery and small villages. Route 316 takes two very sharp turns through Isaac's Harbour North which in the past has caused some traffic chaos. The highlight being the infamous "corner" an intersection that connects Isaac's Harbour North with Isaac's Harbour. This area is also a popular hang-out with the remaining youth in the area.

Fire Hall

Isaac's Harbour North won the right to form the headquarters for the Harbourview District Fire Department. The new hall includes a two-bay garage for emergency vehicles, staff office facility, showers, common area and a fully equipped kitchen area. The hall is used regularly by community organizations for fundraisers, is a polling station for elections and a hub for local activity. The fire hall is the largest red building in Isaac's Harbour North and the only building with a front-facing attached garage.

Weather

Isaac's Harbour North experiences a marine climate throughout the year also known as fog. While fog is very common during the summer months Isaac's Harbour North is blessed with significantly more sunlight than the following communities: Port Bickerton, Drumhead, Seal Harbour, Tor Bay, Charlos Cove, Cole Harbour, Ecum Secum, Marie Joseph, Little Liscomb, Fisherman's Harbour and that unnamed place between Goldboro and Drumhead. The argument could be made Isaac's Harbour North also has more sunlight than: New Harbour, Larry's River, Harrpellville, Whitehead and Jersey Shores.

Economy

While plump with opportunity, there are currently no active businesses headquartered in Isaac's Harbour North.

Notable Residents

Dan Mason (Singer/Song writer)


Chris MacIsaac (Airdrie Transit Coordinator)