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The Municipality of the County of Inverness is pleased to welcome to this site 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.

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Public hearing: Wind turbine strategy

A public hearing will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 6 pm, for the council of the Municipality of Invern...

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Amendments to the Port Hood Municipal Planning Strategy

On October 17, 2024 the Council of the Municipality of the County of Inverness approved the following amendments:...

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2024 municipal election results

The results of the municipal elections held in the Municipality of Inverness County on Saturday, October 19, 2024...

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If your garbage box is buried in snow, your waste may not be collected. Please shovel it out so our collectors can access it safely! ❄️🗑️
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If your garbage box is buried in snow, your waste may not be collected. Please shovel it out so our collectors can access it safely! ❄️🗑️

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Reminder if it snows your garbage won’t be collected anyway

Delayed collection - February 5

Due to weather conditions, collection was affected today, Wednesday, February 5 in some areas.

- Long Stretch Road and Barberton Road: collection tomorrow, Thursday, February 6
- Maple Brook Road: double collection next week February 12
- Arsenaults Hill and Cheticamp Island: double collection next week February 12
- Creignish Recreation Center to Walker's Cove: collection this evening - possibly later than usual

Thank you for your understanding.
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Delayed collection - February 5

Due to weather conditions, collection was affected today, Wednesday, February 5 in some areas. 

- Long Stretch Road and Barberton Road: collection tomorrow, Thursday, February 6
- Maple Brook Road: double collection next week February 12
- Arsenaults Hill and Cheticamp Island: double collection next week February 12
- Creignish Recreation Center to Walkers Cove: collection this evening - possibly later than usual

Thank you for your understanding.
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Hours of Operation

Municipal Recycling Facility

15109 Route 19, Strathlorne

Monday - Friday: 7:00am – 4:00pm

Saturday: 7:00am - 12:00pm

Kenloch Transfer Station

420 West Lake Ainslie Road

Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Saturday: 8:30am - 12:00pm