Isthmus of Chignecto

The Isthmus of Chignecto is an isthmus bordering the Maritime provinces of and that connects the with the rest of .
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  • Type: Locality
  • Description: landform
  • Also known as: “Isthme De Chignecto”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Point de Bute.

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or Pointe de Bute is an area in ward… is situated 6 km west of Isthmus of Chignecto.

Isthmus of Chignecto

Latitude
45.91664° or 45° 54′ 60″ north
Longitude
-64.16581° or 64° 9′ 57″ west
Elevation
10 metres (33 feet)
Open location code
87QQWR8M+MM
Geo­Names ID
6941999
Wiki­data ID
Q1007898
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In Other Languages

From Azerbaijani to Swedish—“Isthmus of Chignecto” goes by many names.
  • Azerbaijani: “Şiqnekto bərzəxi”
  • Cebuano: “Chignecto Isthmus”
  • Chinese: “希格內克托地峽”
  • Chinese: “希格内克托地峡”
  • Dutch: “Chignecto Isthmus”
  • French: “Isthme de Chignectou”
  • Italian: “Istmo di Chignecto”
  • Japanese: “シグネクト地峡”
  • Portuguese: “Istmo de Chignecto”
  • Slovenian: “Chignectojska ožina”
  • Spanish: “Istmo de Chignecto”
  • Swedish: “Chignecto Isthmus”

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Jolicure and Upper Point de Bute.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Chignecto Isthmus and Rush Lake.

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Worth a closer look: Halifax and Lunenburg.

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