Janvrin Island
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | near Cape Breton Island |
| Coordinates | 45°32′N 61°09′W / 45.533°N 61.150°W |
| Major islands | Green Island, Jack's Island (Peninsula Point), Campbell Island |
| Country | |
|
Canada | |
| Province | Nova Scotia |
| Largest settlement | Janvrin Harbour (pop. ~200) |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 250 |
| Ethnic groups | Acadians, Germans |
Janvrin Island is a Canadian island off the coast of Cape Breton Island Nova Scotia in Richmond County. Janvrin Island, named for the family of John Janvrin,[1] a merchant trader of Jersey, Channel Islands, is connected by a bridge to neighbouring Isle Madame.[2]
References
- ↑ Desjardins, Marc (1987). "Janvrin, John". In Halpenny, Francess G. Dictionary of Canadian Biography. VI (1821–1835) (online ed.). University of Toronto Press.
- ↑ "Janvrin's Island bridge repair goes smoothly". CBC News. 21 September 2009. Retrieved 31 March 2014.
External links
Coordinates: 45°32′8.4″N 61°10′22″W / 45.535667°N 61.17278°W
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