List of communities in Inverness County, Nova Scotia
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List of communities in Inverness County
, Nova Scotia
Many of the communities have Gaelic names.
Communities are ordered by the highway upon which they are located. All routes start with the terminus located near the largest community.
Inverness County, Nova Scotia
Inverness County is a county in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. Its territory is almost contiguous with the Municipality of Inverness County, which only excludes the town of Port Hawkesbury and First Nation reserves.-History:...
, 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...
Many of the communities have Gaelic names.
Communities are ordered by the highway upon which they are located. All routes start with the terminus located near the largest community.
Trunk Routes
- Trunk 19: Port HawkesburyPort Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia-Historical residents:*Henry Nicholas Paint , member of Parliament for Richmond county, merchant and land owner. His family received land grants at Belle Vue on the Strait of Canso in 1817 and at Point Tupper in 1863, and did much to develop the local communities in the area.*Arthur John Langley ...
- Port HastingsPort Hastings, Nova ScotiaPort Hastings is a Canadian rural community in Inverness County, Nova Scotia.The community is located at the eastern end of the Canso Causeway on Cape Breton Island.-History:The community was previously known as Plaster Cove....
- TroyTroy, Nova ScotiaTroy is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.-References:*...
- CreignishCreignish, Nova ScotiaCreignish is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island near the mouth of the Strait of Canso....
- CraigmoreCraigmore, Nova ScotiaCraigmore is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.-References:*...
- CampbellCampbell, Nova ScotiaCampbell is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.-References:*...
- JudiqueJudique, Nova ScotiaJudique is a small community located in Inverness County on the Ceilidh Trail on the western side of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada....
- MabouMabou, Nova ScotiaMabou -Mȧbu is a small Canadian rural community located in Inverness County on the west coast of Nova Scotia's Cape Breton Island. The population in 2001 was 1,289 residents....
- RivervilleRiverville, Nova ScotiaRiverville is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island. It lies on Route 19 at its intersection with Blackstone Road, some 7 km southwest of the northwest arm of Lake Ainslie....
- StrathlorneStrathlorne, Nova ScotiaStrathlorne is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.-References:*...
- InvernessInverness, Nova ScotiaInverness is a Canadian rural community in Inverness County, Nova Scotia. In 2001 its population was 2,496.Located on the west coast of Cape Breton Island fronting the Gulf of St...
- DunveganDunvegan, Nova ScotiaDunvegan is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.The name is derived from Dunvegan on the Isle of Skye in Scotland.-References:*...
- Southwest MargareeSouthwest Margaree, Nova ScotiaSouthwest Margaree is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.- References :*...
- Margaree ForksMargaree Forks, Nova ScotiaMargaree Forks is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.-References:*... - Trunk 30: Finlayson - North East Margaree - Margaree ForksMargaree Forks, Nova ScotiaMargaree Forks is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.-References:*...
- Belle CoteBelle Cote, Nova ScotiaBelle Cote is a small village in Inverness County, on the western side of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is located at the mouth of the Margaree River where it flows into the Gulf of St Lawrence....
- Cap LeMoineCap LeMoine, Nova ScotiaCap LeMoine is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.-References:*...
- St. Joseph du MoineSt. Joseph du Moine, Nova ScotiaSt. Joseph du Moine is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.-References:*...
- Grand ÉtangGrand Étang, Nova ScotiaGrand Étang is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.-References:*...
- Point CrossPoint Cross, Nova ScotiaPoint Cross is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.-References:*...
- ChéticampChéticamp, Nova ScotiaChéticamp is a fishing community on the Cabot Trail on the west coast of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia at the western entrance to Cape Breton Highlands National Park. The downtown area overlooks a large bay, into which the Chéticamp River flows, that is protected from the Gulf of Saint Lawrence...
- Petit ÉtangPetit Étang, Nova ScotiaPetit Étang is a small Acadian community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.-References:*...
- Presqu'ile - Pleasant BayPleasant Bay, Nova ScotiaPleasant Bay is a community on the western coast of Cape Breton Island, on the shore of the Gulf of St. Lawrence in Inverness County, Nova Scotia. The community is located on the Cabot Trail, 141 kilometers from Port Hawkesbury...
Arterial Highways
- Highway 105Nova Scotia Highway 105Highway 105 in Nova Scotia represents the Cape Breton Island leg of the Trans-Canada Highway. It runs from the junction just east of the Canso Causeway in Port Hastings to the Marine Atlantic ferry terminal in North Sydney, representing a distance of ....
: QueensvilleQueensville, Nova ScotiaQueensville is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.-References:*...
- GlendaleGlendale, Nova ScotiaGlendale is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island. It is named after Glendale in Scotland.-References:*...
- Blue's MillsBlue's Mills, Nova ScotiaBlue's Mills is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.-References:*...
-Iron MinesIron Mines, Nova ScotiaIron Mines is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.- References :*...
WhycocomaghWhycocomagh, Nova ScotiaWhycocomagh is a small Canadian rural community in the province of Nova Scotia. The population in 2001 was 854 residents. It is located on the eastern edge of Inverness County in the central part of Cape Breton Island. The community sits on the northwestern shore of St. Patrick's Channel, an arm...
- AberdeenAberdeen, Nova ScotiaAberdeen is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.-References:*...
Collector Roads
- Route 219Nova Scotia Route 219Route 219 is a collector road approximately 20.3 km long in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.It is located in Inverness County and connects Margaree Harbour at Trunk 30 with Dunvegan at Trunk 19....
: DunveganDunvegan, Nova ScotiaDunvegan is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.The name is derived from Dunvegan on the Isle of Skye in Scotland.-References:*...
- St. RoseSt. Rose, Nova ScotiaSt. Rose is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island....
- Chimney CornerChimney Corner, Nova ScotiaChimney Corner is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.-References:*...
- Margaree HarbourMargaree Harbour, Nova ScotiaMargaree Harbour is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.-References:*... - Route 252Nova Scotia Route 252Route 252 is a collector road in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.It is located on Cape Breton Island in Inverness County and connects Mabou at Trunk 19 with Whycocomagh at Highway 105.-Communities:*Mabou*Brook Village*Nevada Valley*Skye Glen...
: ChurchviewChurchview, Nova ScotiaChurchview is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.- References :*...
- Brook VillageBrook Village, Nova ScotiaBrook Village is a rural community in the County of Inverness, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. It is located on Route 252 between Whycocomagh and Mabou, Nova Scotia It is at the junction of Route 252 and Hayes River road, which connects to West Lake Ainslie. The economy of the community is based on...
-Nevada ValleyNevada Valley, Nova ScotiaNevada Valley is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.- References :*...
- Skye GlenSkye Glen, Nova ScotiaSkye Glen is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.- References :*... - Route 395Nova Scotia Route 395Route 395 is a collector road in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.It is located in Inverness County and connects Southwest Margaree at Trunk 19 with Whycocomagh at Highway 105.-Communities:* Southwest Margaree* Upper Margaree* East Lake Ainslie...
: ChurchviewChurchview, Nova ScotiaChurchview is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.- References :*...
- South Lake AinslieSouth Lake Ainslie, Nova ScotiaSouth Lake Ainslie is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island on the shore of Lake Ainslie.-References:*...
- East Lake AinslieEast Lake Ainslie, Nova ScotiaEast Lake Ainslie is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island on the shore of Lake Ainslie.- References :*...
- ScotsvilleScotsville, Nova ScotiaScotsville is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.-References:*...
- Upper MargareeUpper Margaree, Nova ScotiaUpper Margaree is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.-References:*...
Communities located on rural roads
- AlbaAlba, Nova ScotiaAlba is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.-References:*...
- Alpine RidgeAlpine Ridge, Nova ScotiaAlpine Ridge is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County.-References:*...
- BellemarcheBellemarche, Nova ScotiaBellemarche is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.-References:*...
- Big Harbour IslandBig Harbour Island, Nova ScotiaBig Harbour Island is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.-References:*...
- Black RiverBlack River, Inverness, Nova ScotiaBlack River is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County.-References:*...
- CentrevilleCentreville, Inverness, Nova ScotiaCentreville is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.-References:*...
- East MargareeEast Margaree, Nova ScotiaEast Margaree is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.- References :*...
- Egypt RoadEgypt Road, Nova ScotiaEgypt Road is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.-References:*...
- Glencoe
- GlengarryGlengarry, Inverness, Nova ScotiaGlengarry is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County.-References:*...
- GlendyerGlendyer, Nova ScotiaGlendyer is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.-References:*...
- KingrossKingross, Nova ScotiaKingross is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.-References:*...
- KingsvilleKingsville, Nova ScotiaKingsville is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.-References:*...
- Lime HillLime Hill, Nova ScotiaLime Hill is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.-References:*...
- Mabou Harbour MouthMabou Harbour Mouth, Nova ScotiaMabou Harbour Mouth is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.-References:*...
- MacDonalds GlenMacDonalds Glen, Nova ScotiaMacDonalds Glen is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.-References:*...
- Malagawatch
- Marble MountainMarble Mountain, Nova ScotiaMarble Mountain is a Canadian rural community located in Inverness County, Nova Scotia.Situated on the southwest shore of Bras d'Or Lake on Cape Breton Island, Marble Mountain's defining feature is a large marble quarry located on a hill above the community, as well as its white sand and gravel...
- Margaree CentreMargaree Centre, Nova ScotiaMargaree Centre is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.-References:*...
- Margaree ValleyMargaree Valley, Nova ScotiaMargaree Valley is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.The original name was Frizzleton as adopted on 5 April 1951. This was changed to Margaree Valley on 5 April 1961....
- MaryvilleMaryville, Nova ScotiaMaryville is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.-References:*...
- Mason PointMason Point, Nova ScotiaMason Point is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.-References:*...
- Meat CoveMeat Cove, Nova ScotiaMeat Cove is a rural fishing community at the northern tip of Inverness County on Nova Scotia's Cape Breton Island. Fisherman fish for lobster in the months of May & July. After the lobster season they fish for crab....
- Militia PointMilitia Point, Nova ScotiaMilitia Point is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.-References:*...
- OrangedaleOrangedale, Nova ScotiaOrangedale is a Canadian rural community located in Inverness County, Nova Scotia.Founded by Orangemen who settled in the vicinity of the Denys Basin of Cape Breton Island's Bras d'Or Lake, Orangedale was a small farming and fishing community until 1886 when the Intercolonial Railway of Canada...
- PlateauPlateau, Nova ScotiaPlateau is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.-References:*...
- Port HoodPort Hood, Nova ScotiaPort Hood is a seaside community on the west coast of Cape Breton Island and the shire town of Inverness County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Local residents are predominantly English-speaking Roman Catholics, the population core having Highland Scottish ancestry; MacDonalds/MacDonnells mostly...
- PortreePortree, Nova ScotiaPortree is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island. It is named after Portree in Scotland.-References:*...
- Red RiverRed River, Nova ScotiaRed River is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.-References:*...
- River DenysRiver Denys, Nova ScotiaRiver Denys is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.-References:*...
- Valley MillsValley Mills, Nova ScotiaValley Mills is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Inverness County on Cape Breton Island.-References:*...
- West BayWest Bay, Inverness County, Nova ScotiaWest Bay is a Canadian rural community in Inverness County, Nova Scotia.It is situated near the southwest tip of Bras d'Or Lake....