Welcome To Inverness County
The Municipality of Inverness County is pleased to welcome our constituents, tourists and those considering relocating to our beautiful county.
As Canada’s Musical Coast, Inverness County comprises the entire western coastline of Cape Breton Island, including the world-famous Cabot Trail, and reaches as far inland as the beautiful Bras d’Or Lakes. Inverness County is a string of beautiful communities, with majestic coastline vistas and breathtaking sunsets, bound together by musical traditions.
Hours of Operation
Municipal Administration Building
375 Main Street, Port Hood,
P.O. Box 179, NS B0E 2W0
Monday - Friday:
8:30am – 4:00pm
Saturday:
Closed
Sundays & Holidays:
Closed
Toll-Free:
1-866-258-0223, Option #5
Email:
info@invernesscounty.ca
Strathlorne Municipal Recycling Facility
15109 Nova Scotia Trunk 19,
Strathlorne, NS B0E 1N0
Monday - Friday:
7:00am – 4:00pm
Saturday:
7:00am - Noon
Sundays & Holidays:
Closed
Toll-Free:
1-866-258-0223, Option #1
Email:
waste@invernesscounty.ca
Kenloch Waste Management Facility
420 West Lake Ainslie Rd.,
Inverness, NS B0E 1N0
Monday - Friday:
8:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday:
8:30am - Noon
Sundays & Holidays:
Closed
Toll-Free:
1-866-258-0223, Option #1
Email:
waste@invernesscounty.ca
Recreation & Community Wellness Office
86 High Rd., Port Hood, NS B0E 2W0
Monday - Friday:
8:30am – 4:00pm
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
Toll-Free:
1-866-258-0223, Option #6
Spring Recreation
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Reminder, Residential Bulky Garbage Collection starts next Tuesday, May 19, and you can start setting your items at the curb on Sunday, May 17. Here are a couple of quick curbside reminders:
- Items must be curbside before 7:00 a.m. on Monday, May 19 to make sure they are collected. Collectors only visit each house once.
- Soft items like mattresses and furniture that may absorb water should be covered with a tarp. Collectors will not take the tarp.
- Bulky garbage collection is for large items. If it fits in a black bag and is less than 20 lbs., it is not a bulky item.
- Collectors may take anything that is near the curb. If you love it, don't leave it near your bulky pile.
For a full list of materials, alternative disposal locations, and important reminders, find the fact sheet here: invernesscounty.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BulkyGarbageFactSheet.pdf
Have questions? Reach out to the Solid Waste team at waste@invernesscounty.ca or call 1-866-258-0223, select option 1.
In partnership with the Municipality of Inverness County and Healthcare Navigator Ocean Le, eleven Dalhousie Medical students recently visited Inverness Academy, Cape Breton Highlands Academy, and Dalbrae Academy to deliver an interactive pilot project aimed at inspiring local youth to explore careers in medicine and healthcare. Held on April 30 and May 1, the initiative reached more than 200 students across the three schools, providing each of them with hands-on workshops.
Students participated in suturing demonstrations, where students learned the precision of surgical hand-tying and practiced essential knots used by surgeons in the operating room. Students also took part in blood pressure workshops, where they learned how to manually use a blood pressure cuff and understand one of the body’s most important health indicators.
The initiative was developed through a shared vision between Dalhousie Medical students Rachel Wisted and Taylor Mattinson and Inverness County Healthcare Navigator Ocean Le. Their goal was to empower new generations of Inverness County youth to pursue careers in medicine and the diverse world of healthcare support.
The Municipality of Inverness County is proud to share that future expansions of this initiative are already in development for the We'koqma'q Mi’kmaw School, ensuring that our path to medicine is inclusive and representative of all communities in Unama'ki (Cape Breton). Beyond the classroom, this initiative is the first step in building a Rural Talent Bank. This network will serve as a bridge, connecting Inverness County’s youth with the resources, educational opportunities, hands-on learning experiences, mentors, and healthcare professionals they need to thrive.
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⚽Registration is now open for Youth Soccer programs in Whycocomagh and Mabou!⚽
In Whycocomagh, programs will be offered for U4 (2021), U6 (2019-2020), U8 (2017-2018), U10 (2015-2016), and U12 (2013-2014) at the Whycocomagh Education Centre Field, located at 50 Norman MacLeod Road. The cost is a $20 flat fee for the eight-week program running June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and July 6, 13 and 20. U10 and U12 divisions may also have up to three game days, with dates to be determined.
In Mabou, programs will take place at the Dalbrae Academy Field, located at 11156 Route 19, from June 1 to July 22 (no soccer on Canada Day). U10 and U12 programs will run Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at a cost of $75, while U6 and U8 programs will run Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at a cost of $40. There is also potential to add a U4 parent-and-tot program depending on volunteer availability.
From learning the basics of the game, to building teamwork and skills, these programs are a great way for youth to stay active, meet new friends, and enjoy a summer on the field! Registration details can be found on the Playfinder app.
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