Built and ran the wreck cove general store on the cabot trail from 1976 to 2014 39 years. Chalmers cemetery the cemetery lies 41 miles 66 km to the east northeast ene of upper washabuck. I moved to cape breton island at 18 yrs of age in 1973. The bras d or lakes is a large inland sea connected to the ocean at three locations the great bras dor channel, little bras dor channel and st peters canal. Recorded october, 2014, at boisdale, cape breton, nova scotia andrea beaton, fiddle. Victoria county artisan studio map and the cabot trail map. These are places around the world that showcase how people can.
Cape breton highlands national park cape breton highlands national park is the second largest national park in atlantic canada and the largest in the maritime provinces. Article from the outer hebrides to cape breton part i. In 1995, the government of nova scotia sought to reduce the number of incorporated towns and cities in the province through amalgamation. Weve put together this guide of the very best ones you should definitely pay a visit. Cape breton hospital cemetery the cemetery lies 29 miles 46. It is the second largest municipality in the province. To find the map for the shortest distance from inverness to cape breton island, please enter the source and destination and then select the shortest option in the mode dropdown. Download a printable version of the 2019 visitor guide pdf, 18. Located in washabuck just across the channel from baddeck on the bras dor lakes, cape breton. Kayaks, sup, canoes, or anything that floats are all welcomed. Trans canada and other multiuse trails in nova scotia. Washabuck peninsula, with a focus on the petrological features of the precarboniferous units and their comparison to equivalent units in other parts of central cape breton island. Guide to victoria county ancestry, family history and genealogy.
Mar 28, 2015 recorded october, 2014, at boisdale, cape breton, nova scotia andrea beaton, fiddle. Metadata for geological mapping of cape breton island novascotia. What do you bald eagles, migrating whales, coal mining and alexander graham bell have in common. The cape breton genealogy and historical association cbgha the website is s a digital cape breton genealogy research librarymuseum. Map of the cabot trail, cape breton nova scitia, cape. Jefferys, thomas, 1771, and robert sayer and john bennett. From street and road map to highresolution satellite imagery of cape breton island.
Cartographic compilation, design and production by nova scotia department of natural resources, graphic and mapping services, 2007. Chalmers cemetery the cemetery lies 41 miles 66 km to. Cape breton county richmond county inverness county. Its a popular spot for boating in the summer and its central location makes it convenient as a base for exploring the island. This page provides a complete overview of cape breton, nova scotia, canada region maps. The current name feature seems to work quite well, even for very small communities. Washabuck lower lardoise lower hillsdale ingonish centre glencoe station creignish rear big pond centre bay road. A new map of nova scotia, and cape breton island with the adjacent parts of new england and canada, composed from a great number of actual surveys. Before to 1851, victoria county was part of cape breton county. Trans canada trail and other multiuse trails in nova scotia an unofficial guide map resources. Map of the cabot trail, cape breton nova scitia, cape breton.
Washabuck is very old but celebrates 200 years old in 2017 since the arrival of the gaels. Besides that your grandfather can probably spout factoids about all of them. Local events browse the cape breton events calendar view events contests like our facebook page to follow our many contests for free food, tickets, gifts, and more. Cape breton island map nova scotia, nova scotia mapcarta. Cape breton island is the northernmost island in nova scotia. Cape breton land for sale on cape breton island by real estate land company rare earth ventures limited. A list of communities comprising the cape breton regional municipality. This page shows the location of cape breton island, nova scotia, canada on a detailed road map. Visitors to any park or natural area should be aware of the risk of wildlife encounters, not just with coyotes. The trail will cross the northern regions of the province to cape breton island and the ferry to newfoundland. Nova scotia is 580 kms long and surrounded by four bodies of water the atlantic ocean, bay of fundy, northumberland strait and the gulf of st. Cape breton white point cape dauphin murdocks pt fourchu head macisaac pt henry island cape gabarus belfry beach pointe.
Cape breton white point cape dauphin murdocks pt fourchu head. To estimate the travel cost, find the trip cost from inverness to cape breton island. The mary ann falls are found after a short and easy hike through cape breton highlands national park. A plan of the city and fortifications of louisburg from a survey made by richard gridley, lieut. Nova scotia in canada has thousands of beautiful waterfalls dotted all throughout the province.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. List of communities in the cape breton regional municipality. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. Position your mouse over the map and use your mousewheel to zoom in or out. Part of the cabot trail goes through cape breton highlands national park. A unique and satisfying account of the colourful community of washabuck, cape breton, nova scotia, and its people by way of the stories they told and the stories told about them.
Jobs check out our job listings obituaries find the latest obituaries on coupons promote your business with free online coupons. The event is a 10day community festival providing a wide variety of events, such as, morning cafes, daily walks, dances, pub night, softball games, golf scramble, kids day and etc. Cape breton regional municipality also referred to as cbrm, is a regional municipality in nova scotias cape breton island. Victoria county cape breton crown land grants book c. Nahimutang ni sa lalawigan sa nova scotia, sa sidlakang bahin sa nasod, 1,200 km sa sidlakan sa ottawa ang ulohan sa nasod. Baddeck map cape breton island, nova scotia mapcarta. Designated snow vehicle and connecting sans trails nova. Civil registration of vital statistics began in nova scotia in 1763 with the introduction of procedures for obtaining a marriage licence. The bras dor lake and its watershed have been designated 2011 as a unesco biosphere region. If you are trying to locate a community in one part or another of cape breton, your best bet is to use the geographic names site. Map of cape breton island hotels and attractions on a cape.
Basic maps of our hiking trails are available in the hiking section of the website. He is a map maniac and refuses to make detailed plans until we can look at a very detailed map. This list is for crown land grants only, not for any land that was purchased. Maps and brochures cape breton highlands national park. Cape breton island is located at the north eastern tip of the province of nova scotia in the eastern part of canada. These free, printable travel maps of atlantic canada are divided into four provinces including nova scotia, new brunswick, and prince edward island. Spoken in three languages and celebrated in her music and dance. How to get a detailed map of cape breton cape breton. Most of the people, places and events that vince maclean brings to life in these pages are not there anymore the washabuck on these pages is the washabuck that was. Choose from a wide range of region map types and styles. According to the 2006 census of canada, cbrms population is 102,250.
Rich in natural beauty, with a deep sense of our cultural roots, cape breton island is known for its warmth and our generous need to share it. Finally, to ensure a safe and pleasant experience in cape breton highlands national park, we have made our keep it wild, keep it safe pdf, 1. You can enter either a current or historic name and get the specifics. Estimated populations derived from the 2001 census are included in parentheses. Cape breton island cape breton island is the northernmost island in nova scotia. Cape breton, new brunswick, canada weather radar accuweather. A guide to the trails of cape breton highlands national park. Visitor safety cape breton highlands national park. The best way to explain options to travel to cape breton is to look at a map. Register now and get your own map homepage for free.
Get directions, maps, and traffic for cape breton, ns. How to get a detailed map of cape breton cape breton island. Victoria county, nova scotia genealogy familysearch wiki. Map of cape breton island hotels and attractions on a. To find the map for the shortest distance from boston to cape breton island, please enter the source and destination and then select the shortest option in the mode dropdown. Location of this cemetery has been estimated findagrave entry. Parks canada is working with experts in coyote behaviour and ecology, wildlife management, and human behaviour and education to develop and implement best practices for public safety in cape breton highlands national park. Alive in the millennias old history of unamakicape breton islands true name, the ancestral and unceded territory of the mikmaq people. Aug 30, 2009 map of famous cabot trail driving tour of cape breton island, nova scotia. Overview map showing locations of bedrock geology maps for cape breton island. Enjoy the view and take a swim in the pool at the base of the falls. Cape breton island was a separate colony until 1820 when it was merged into nova scotia against its will. Geological setting although historically most metamorphic rocks in cape breton island were assigned to the george river series or group e.
Geology of the washabuck peninsula, central cape breton. Metadata for geological mapping of cape breton island. A new map of nova scotia, and cape breton island with the. Cabot trail map cape breton island nova scotia mappery. We are now into the 12th year of our tenday summer festival, along the shores of washabuck. With learning opportunities at every turn, the island is an eclectic blend of rich histories.
Look at cape breton, nova scotia, canada from different perspectives. So said alexander graham bell of the island he adopted as his home. There were to be emigrants from england and ireland in gabarus and margaree, and acadian settlers in cheticamp and isle madame, but otherwise, cape breton was to become another hebrides, on the other side of the atlantic. Cape breton island, nova scotia official travel guide.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I grew up in rural manitoba working in my dads general store. Nova scotia is in the process of creating a provincewide network of trails. Welcome to blue bayou resort, cape breton highlands newest and most exciting campground. From simple outline map graphics to detailed map of cape breton. Be sure to also check the other crown land grant books for your ancestors. Rich with celtic, mikmaq and acadian heritage, cape breton is a delight for history buffs, music lovers and explorers of nature. Baddeck baddeck is a pleasant little village of 800 people on the shore of bras dor lake in cape breton island, nova scotia. Hubbie and i are starting to plan our summer trip to cape breton, now that we have a week scheduled. Victoria county, nova scotia genealogy genealogy familysearch. To estimate the travel cost, find the trip cost from boston to cape breton island. Civil registrations edit edit source according to nova scotia archives records management. Bras dor lake is sometimes referred to as the bras dor lakes or the bras dor lakes system. Cape breton highlands national park map cape breton.