Barra Strait
The Barra Strait is a 1.22 km (0.76 mi) wide channel located in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. It connects the northern and southern basins of Bras d'Or Lake, an inland saltwater body that dominates the centre of Cape Breton Island. The border between two of Cape Breton Island's counties runs through the strait; the community of Grand Narrows, in Cape Breton County, is situated on the eastern shore while the community of Iona, in Victoria County is situated on the western shore.
| Barra Strait | |
|---|---|
| Grand Narrows | |
| Taawitk (Mi'kmaq) | |
Barra Strait and Bridges from the North | |
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| Location | Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia |
| Coordinates | 45°57′09″N 60°48′15″W |
| Type | Channel |
| Part of | Bras d'Or Lake |
| Ocean/sea sources | Gulf of Saint Lawrence, Atlantic ocean |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 1.2 nautical miles (2.2 km; 1.4 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.66 nautical miles (1.22 km; 0.76 mi) |
| Max. depth | 50 metres (160 ft) |
| Settlements | Grand Narrows & Iona |
| References | Geographical Names of Canada - Barra Strait |
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