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The Municipality of the County of Inverness is pleased to welcome to this site our constituents, the business community, tourists and those considering relocating to our world renowned beautiful county. This web site is designed to communicate information on Inverness County to residents and non-residents.

Inverness County, Canada’s Musical Coast, comprises the entire western coastline of Cape Breton Island, including the world famous Cabot Trail and reaches inland as far as the beautiful Bras d’Or Lakes. Canada’s Musical Coast is a string of beautiful communities and majestic coastline vistas bound together by musical traditions.

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Check out our official tourism website.



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Just one more week to nominate a volunteer for this year's recognition program.

Each April , communities across Canada celebrate National Volunteer Week, to thank and honour people who donate their time to help others by supporting the causes and organizations they love. Volunteers are truly the heart of our communities.

All volunteer nominees will receive a gift certificate from an Inverness County business of their choice, and also be featured in the summer edition of the Participaper :)
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13 hours ago
Just one more week to nominate a volunteer for this years recognition program.

Each April , communities across Canada celebrate National Volunteer Week, to thank and honour people who donate their time to help others by supporting the causes and organizations they love. Volunteers are truly the heart of our communities. 

All volunteer nominees will receive a gift certificate from an Inverness County business of their choice, and also be featured in the summer edition of the Participaper :)

Municipal offices and facilities will be closed on Friday, March 29 and Monday, April 1 to observe Good Friday and Easter Monday.

There will be no garbage collection on Good Friday, a double collection will take place on Friday, April 5.

Easter Monday will not affect curbside collection and collection will take place as usual Monday, April 1.

Download Recycle Cape Breton to view your collection schedule tailored to your address: linktr.ee/recyclecapebreton

For questions, contact: waste@invernesscounty.ca or call 1-866-258-0223.
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17 hours ago
Municipal offices and facilities will be closed on Friday, March 29 and Monday, April 1 to observe Good Friday and Easter Monday.

There will be no garbage collection on Good Friday, a double collection will take place on Friday, April 5.

Easter Monday will not affect curbside collection and collection will take place as usual Monday, April 1.

Download Recycle Cape Breton to view your collection schedule tailored to your address: https://linktr.ee/recyclecapebreton

For questions, contact: waste@invernesscounty.ca or call 1-866-258-0223.

*Whycocomagh Water Service | Thursday, March 28*

Municipal staff will be on site in Whycocomagh testing fire hydrants today, Thursday, March 28 twice throughout the day - 8am and 5pm for 30 minute intervals.

Residents may experience low pressure and discolouration during these tests.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused by this necessary work.
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20 hours ago
*Whycocomagh Water Service | Thursday, March 28*

Municipal staff will be on site in Whycocomagh testing fire hydrants today, Thursday, March 28 twice throughout the day - 8am and 5pm for 30 minute intervals. 
 
Residents may experience low pressure and discolouration during these tests. 
 
Apologies for any inconvenience caused by this necessary work.
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Hours of Operation

Municipal Administrative Building

375 Main Street, Port Hood

Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 4:00pm

Municipal Recycling Facility

15109 Route 19, Strathlorne

Monday - Friday: 7:00am – 4:00pm

Saturday: 7:00am - 12:00pm

Kenloch Transfer Station

420 West Lake Ainslie Road

Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Saturday: 8:30am - 12:00pm