This article on a place of local interest may need more verifiable and notable information. (January 2023) |
Neil's Harbour is an unincorporated area in the Municipality of the County of Victoria, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Neil's Harbour
Gaelic: Acarsaid Nèill | |
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Coordinates: 46°48′21″N 60°19′12″W / 46.80583°N 60.32000°W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Nova Scotia |
Municipality | Municipality of the County of Victoria |
Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−3 (ADT) |
Canadian Postal Code | B0C 1N0 |
Area code | 902 |
Telephone Exchange | 336 |
NTS Map | 011K16 |
GNBC Code | CBBFE |
Artifacts indicate that it have been originally settled by the Acadians. It is named after Neil McLennan.
The town has an operating Anglican church and a non-operational Presbyterian church.
The population is approximately 300 permanent residents. There are a few cottages, but mostly there are local residents who work in the lobster/crab and fishing industry.
The first school was constructed in 1878. The Cabot Education Centre lies on the west side of the village on the Cabot Trail.