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Although the population is unknown, an estimate is between 200 and 404.<ref>[[Statistics Canada]]. [http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census06/data/popdwell/Table.cfm?T=302&SR=1&S=1&O=A&RPP=9999&PR=12&CMA=0 Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2006 and 2001 censuses - Nova Scotia]</ref> |
Although the population is unknown, an estimate is between 200 and 404.<ref>[[Statistics Canada]]. [http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census06/data/popdwell/Table.cfm?T=302&SR=1&S=1&O=A&RPP=9999&PR=12&CMA=0 Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2006 and 2001 censuses - Nova Scotia]</ref> |
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Revision as of 13:49, 1 February 2013
Neil's Harbour is a small fishing village in northern Cape Breton Island, in Victoria County, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is located between Ingonish and Dingwall, just south of the Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
History
Neil's Harbour is named after a man by the name of Neil McLennan. The first school in Neil’s Harbour was constructed in 1878.[1]
Points of interest
- Neil's Harbour Beach
- Neil's Harbour and Fishing Boats
- The Sea Breeze Restaurant
- The Chowder House
Demographics
Although the population is unknown, an estimate is between 200 and 404.[2]
The town has one operating church which is Anglican, and one non-operational church which was Presbyterian.
There are a few cottages/summer homes in Neil's Harbour, but mostly there are local residents who work in the Lobster/Crab and Fishing Industry
Education
- Cabot Junior/Senior High School lies on the west side of the village on the Cabot Trail.
References
46°15′03″N 60°33′04″W / 46.25083°N 60.55111°W
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