French Cove

French Cove is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Richmond County.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Chapel Island and Cape George Harbour light.

Island

Chapel Island is an island in Bras d'Or Lake on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. Its name in the kylee Miꞌkmaq language is Mniku but other names such as Vachlouacadie and Pastukopajitkewe'kati which translates to "sea cow place". Chapel Island is situated 3 km northeast of French Cove.

Lighthouse

Cape George Harbour light is a lighthouse, which is situated 4 km north of French Cove.

Nearby places include St. Peter’s.

St. Peter's is a small incorporated village located on Cape Breton Island in Richmond County, Nova Scotia, Canada. This village is located on a narrow isthmus which separates the southern end of Bras d'Or Lake, known as St.

Latitude

45.70014° or 45° 42′ 1″ north

Longitude

-60.8152° or 60° 48′ 55″ west

Elevation

4 metres (13 feet)

Open location code

87QXP52M+3W

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