Irish Cove, Nova Scotia

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Sunset over Bras d'Or Lake in Irish Cove, Nova Scotia, in September 2015 Bras d'Or Sunset, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia (24237037660).jpg
Sunset over Bras d'Or Lake in Irish Cove, Nova Scotia, in September 2015

Irish Cove(Golhamkitk) is a small community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, spanning the border that divides Richmond County and Cape Breton County. The community is also home to a provincial picnic park. [1]

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References

  1. "Irish Cove Provincial Park". Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Retrieved 2018-12-30.

Coordinates: 45°49′37.65″N60°39′56.32″W / 45.8271250°N 60.6656444°W / 45.8271250; -60.6656444 (Irish Cove, Nova Scotia)