St. Patricks Channel

Bras d’Or Lake defines the setting of St. Patricks Channel — its brackish waters and deeply indented shores give this part of Cape Breton Island a distinctly maritime rhythm. Rather than an open Atlantic coast, the channel belongs to a broad inland sea linked to the ocean through natural passages at the island’s northeast end. Forested banks, coves and low headlands typify the lake’s quieter reaches. Bras d’Or Lake is recognised as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, reflecting the ecological and cultural importance of this Mi’kmaq homeland. Browse other webcams across Cape Breton Island and Nova Scotia to place this setting in a wider geographic context.

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