Whycocomagh is a Canadian rural community in the province of Nova Scotia. The population in 2001 was 854 residents. It is located on the eastern edge of Inverness County in the central part of Cape Breton Island. The community sits on the northwestern shore of St. Patrick's Channel, an arm of Bras d'Or Lake. Whycocomagh is a Mi'kmaq word which means Head of the Waters. Nearby is a Mi'kmaq reserve where wooden sculptures and baskets are made. The community is bisected by the Skye River, with the Whycocomagh and We'koqma'q First Nations located west of the river, whereas the community of Whycocomagh is located east of the river and is dominated by descen...
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