Chance Harbour, Nova Scotia

Chance Harbour
Chance Harbour
Chance Harbour in Nova Scotia
Coordinates: 45°39′52.44″N 62°35′31.31″W / 45.6645667°N 62.5920306°W / 45.6645667; -62.5920306 (Chance Harbour, Nova Scotia)
Country Canada
Province Nova Scotia
MunicipalityPictou County
Government
 • Governing BodyTrenton Town Council
 • MayorShannon Macinnis
 • MLAPat Dunn (PC)
 • MPSean Fraser (L)
Time zoneUTC-4 (AST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-3 (ADT)
Area code782

Chance Harbour is a community in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, located in Pictou County.[1][2] It is situated 90 minutes from both Halifax and the scenic Cabot Trail and 30 minutes from the Caribou-Wood Islands Ferry. It is home to Melmerby Beach Provincial Park.

References

  1. ^ Fergusson, C. Bruce (1967). Place-Names and Places of Nova Scotia. Halifax, N.S.: Public Archives of Nova Scotia. p. 119. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
  2. ^ "Chance Harbour". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 27 November 2025.