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PSA: Please report road conditions to NS Department of Public Works
posted March 17, 2026
PSA: Please report road conditions to NS Department of Public Works
With heavy rain impacting road conditions throughout Inverness County, the municipality advises residents that flooding, washouts, culverts, and other road-related emergencies should be reported to the Nova Scotia Department of Public Works through the following phone numbers:
 
Richmond/Inverness South (includes communities south of Mabou on Route 19 and south of Whycocomagh on Highway 105): 1-902-625-0791
 
Inverness North (includes communities Mabou and north on Route 19 and the Cabot Trail): 1-844-696-7737
 
The municipality thanks residents for their cooperation.

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

Email:
Recreation@invernesscounty.ca

Winter Recreation

Upcoming
Meetings

Mar 19

Council Special Meeting: Strategic Planning, 9:30 a.m.

The Municipality of Inverness County Council will host a Council Special Meeting: Strategic Planning Session.…

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