Caribou
Caribou is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County. It is populated by an estimated 103 people as of 2024. Located on the Northumberland Strait northwest of the town of Pictou, Caribou is named after the Woodland Caribou which used to live in Nova Scotia.
- Village with about 100 residents
- …lies at an elevation of around 20 metres (50 feet)
- …is also known as “Caribou, Nova Scotia”
- Description: human settlement in Nova Scotia, Canada
Places of Interest
Discover Caribou Island Lighthouse.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Pictou.
Caribou
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Latitude
45.73273° or 45° 43′ 58″ north
Longitude
-62.69253° or 62° 41′ 33″ west
Open location code
87QVP8M4+3X
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
place = village
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Satellite Map
See this place from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Dutch to Spanish—“Caribou” goes by many names.
Caribou, Nova ScotiaDutch
CaribouIrish
カリブーJapanese
Places with the Same Name
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Caribou Ferry and Caribou.
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Discover Big Caribou Entrance and Ram Island.
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