Welcome To
Inverness County
The Municipality of the County of Inverness is pleased to welcome 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.
Planning a Visit?
Check out our official tourism website.
Featured News
New Manor Administrator to Begin Duties in August
INVERNESS, NS – The County of Inverness Municipal Housing Corporation has hired a new Inverary Manor Administra...
Municipality Hires Director of New Department of Infrastructure & Emergency Services
INVERNESS COUNTY – The Municipality of the County of Inverness has hired Commander David A. Coulombe as Directo...
Municipality to Sell Former School Board Office
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 30th, 2019 PORT HASTINGS, N.S. – The Municipality of the County of Inverness is ...
Upcoming
Meetings & Events
Committee of the Whole, 10:30, Council Chambers
COW August 15th 2019 Agenda
Active Transportation Plan
Your input is needed!
Many residents throughout Inverness County spend time on the trails for recreation, and now the Municipality is looking for ways to make it easier for people to walk and cycle as part of their daily routines. The Plan will provide residents and visitors with improved options for safe and enjoyable non-motorized transportation and create new physical connections within each community centre in the County. A series of open house events will be held the week of November 27 – November 30.
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Employment Opportunities
The Municipality of the County of Inverness is looking for energetic and dynamic professionals to join our team. Positivity, people skills, and big picture thinking are attributes that are of high priority.
Situated on the western and northern part of Cape Breton Island and bordered by the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Bras d’Or Lakes, the area offers a perfect balance of nature, culture, history and community. The County of Inverness is industrious, with the fishing, culture, agriculture, forestry, and tourism sectors creating numerous employment opportunities.
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