Victoria county cape breton crown land grants book b. Baddeck is a pleasant little village of 800 people on the shore of bras dor lake in. Cape breton regional municipality also referred to as cbrm, is a regional municipality in nova scotias cape breton island. Visit victoria county, cape breton island, nova scotia, canada. In 1835 when the county was divided into three distinct counties. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. In 2001, victoria county celebrated its one hundredth and fiftieth anniversary.
In 1995, the government of nova scotia sought to reduce the number of incorporated towns and cities in the province through. I grew up in rural manitoba working in my dads general store. Civil registration of vital statistics began in nova scotia in 1763 with the introduction of procedures for obtaining a marriage licence. Built and ran the wreck cove general store on the cabot trail from 1976 to 2014 39 years. Pattersons history of victoria county, cape breton, nova scotia. Victoria county, cape breton, crown land grants book b. Cape breton island was a separate colony until 1820 when it was merged into nova scotia against its will. Government government victoria county, nova scotia. Geological map of the crowdis mountain area, victoria county, nova scotia 11k02c 1.
Named after queen victoria, it was established by statute in 1851. For people who enjoy exploring on foot, victoria county provides opportunities to access some of nova scotias highest elevations, deepest canyons, dramatic lookoffs and coastal scenery. Victoria county is a large rural county located on the world famous cabot trail and beautiful bras dlake, home to unesco biosphere reserve on cape breton island. In 1835 the districts became the counties of cape breton, richmond, and just au corps since renamed inverness. The cabot trail is considered one of the worlds most scenic destinations, with stunning ocean vistas, oldgrowth forests, rock scarred by glaciers, and the mysterious highlands. Within the context of local street searches, angles and compass directions are very important, as well as ensuring that distances in all directions are shown at the same scale. Download a printable version of the 2019 visitor guide pdf, 18. Victoria county, nova scotia genealogy familysearch wiki. Cape breton county, nova scotia genealogy genealogy. Map of the cabot trail, cape breton nova scitia, cape. According to the 2006 census of canada, cbrms population is 102,250.
Victoriacountycapebreton real estate houses for sale. Victoria, nova scotia ns business, travel, and local. A plan of the city and fortifications of louisburg from a survey made by richard gridley, lieut. I moved to cape breton island at 18 yrs of age in 1973. This page shows the location of cape breton island, nova scotia, canada on a detailed road map. Since 1995 the only municipality in the county has been a singletier. The beginning and end of your cabot trail experience we invite you to our community, to share with us, cape breton island. It is the second largest municipality in the province. You can enter either a current or historic name and get the specifics.
Bianci a bike ride in victoria county, nova scotia. Before to 1851, victoria county was part of cape breton county. Hiking and walking trails in victoria county, cape breton. Victoria county, ns housing market overview point2 homes gives you far more than a simple list of houses for sale. Sydneyvictoria maps corner elections canada online. The municipality of the county of victoria is located on cape breton island west of the cape breton regional municipality in nova scotia, canada. Cape breton mailing list for those having an interest in cape breton, nova scotia genealogical research. Prior to 1851, the area which is now defined as victoria county was part of cape breton county. Victoria county cape breton county guysborough county antigonish county inverness county. It is an extremely remote, large flat hill, covered by small spruce trees rising from a marshy, barren, windswept upland about 20 kilometres 12 mi from the nearest. Maps available as pdf, jpg and georeferenced image downloads.
The eastern zone is comprised of antigonish county, guysborough county and all of cape breton island. Pattersons history of victoria county, cape breton, nova. Geology of the sydney basin, cape breton and victoria. From 1854 onwards the crown lands act required the registration of grants in the appropriate county registry. Practical information on cape breton island cb island. The official facebook page of the victoria standard, the local community newspaper serving victoria. With related papers george geddie patterson cape breton university press, 1978 victoria n. These indexes are for crown land grants only, not for any land that was purchased. Baddeck map cape breton island, nova scotia mapcarta. Get instant access to a lot of relevant information about victoria county, ns real estate, including property descriptions, virtual tours, maps and photos.
Destination regions in victoria county, cape breton island. Map of cape breton island hotels and attractions on a. Get directions, maps, and traffic for cape breton, ns. Bike ride in victoria county, nova scotia bianci a bike ride in victoria county, nova scotia features upgrade route. This riding was created in 1903 as north cape breton and victoria riding from cape breton and victoria ridings it consisted initially of the county of victoria, the northern part of the county of cape breton. Victoria county map nova scotia, nova scotia mapcarta. Municipality of victoria county the muncipality of the county of victoria is located on cape breton island west of the cape breton regional municipality in nova scotia, canada. Maps and brochures cape breton highlands national park. Cape breton island is the northernmost island in nova scotia. Prices are calculated as of 20200316 based on a checkin date of 20200329.
It is located on cape breton island from 1879 to 1995, the area of the county excluded from towns and cities was incorporated as the municipality of the county of cape breton to provide local government services. Cape breton county registry of deeds records memoryns. Cape breton island was reannexed to nova scotia in 1820. Victoria county real estate houses for sale in victoria.
They cover the period from approximately 1840 to 1870, but the original land grant petition requesting a grant could have taken place 10 to 20 years prior to the granting of the lands. Geology of the sydney basin, cape breton and victoria counties, cape breton island, nova scotia. Victoria county, cape breton, crown land grant indexes. According to nova scotia archives records management. Victoria county contributes to many other organizations and services within our borders including the cape breton victoria regional school board, our many volunteer fire departments, cape breton island housing authority and rest homes. Itthe main port on cape breton island, in nova scotia. Excursion options for cape breton island cape breton island is 4000 square miles of one of the worlds most scenic areas with rugged atlantic coastline, beautiful coves, mountains, forests, bras dor saltwater lakes, and the world famous fortress louisbourg. From street and road map to highresolution satellite imagery of cape breton island. Cape breton county was divided into two separate counties in that year, with the northern portion becoming victoria county the earliest settlers of victoria county were almost exclusively loyalists, with most arriving from the united states in the years following the american revolutionary war.
Book inn of victoria county, cape breton island on tripadvisor. Theres not much to see and do in the port city of sydney. Its a popular spot for boating in the summer and its central location makes it convenient as a base for exploring the island. Victoria county hiking trails nova scotia provincial parks. To see a full map of the chbs within the eastern zone click here. See iona photos and images from satellite below, explore the aerial photographs of iona in canada. Cape bretonvictoria regional centre for education rce boundaries county boundaries nova scotias public school system nova scotia has seven english language regional centres for education and one french firstlanguage school board. Baddeck baddeck is a pleasant little village of 800 people on the shore of bras dor lake in cape breton island, nova scotia. The county was officially proclaimed in april of 1851, and as queen victoria was ruling britain, it was deemed appropriate to name the newly formed county in her honour. Geological map of the boisdale hills, scotch lake to steeles crossing, cape breton county, nova scotia parts of 11k01b and 11k01c 1. Maps and gazetteers edit edit source 17001900 nova scotia. Maps for cape breton researchers if you are trying to locate a community in one part or another of cape breton, your best bet is to use the geographic names site.
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