Cape Breton Bodies of Water
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Bodies of Water in Cape Breton, Atlantic Canada.
Flowing into Mira Bay in southeastern Cape Breton, this tidal estuary flows and meanders through the towns of Marion Bridge and Albert Bridge before emptying at Mira Gut. The river is a popular recreational destination for anglers, boating enthusiasts and summer vacationers.
Dividing mainland Nova Scotia from Cape Breton, this deep channel connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Northumberland Strait and serves as a pass-through for many large ships. The Canso Causeway crosses the strait, providing rail and vehicular access to and from Cape Breton.
Located in Eastern Canada between Cape North, Cape Breton and Cape Ray, Newfoundland, this strait is an important linking route to the St. Lawrence Seaway. The Marine Atlantic Ferry Service operates a daily ferry across the strait from North Sydney to Channel-Port aux Basques in Newfoundland.
Located in central Cape Breton, this salt-water lake system features unique tidal exchanges with the Atlantic coupled with outflow from area rivers and streams. Known as an inland sea, the lakes are a world-renowned sailing destination and home to the popular vacation village of Baddeck.
Located southeast of Inverness in Cape Breton, this lake is Nova Scotia's largest body of freshwater. The lake is approximately 20 km (12 mi) in length and is a popular nesting ground for bald eagles. From the lake, the Southwest Margaree River flows, emptying into the Gulf of St. Lawrence.







