Historic places inInverness
Nova Scotia
- historic places
- 6historic places
- built
- 1899–1902built
Recognized by
- National 3
- Provincial 1
- Municipal 2
MacMillan-Cameron HousePhoto: Heritage Division, NS Dept. of Tourism, Culture and Heritage, 2004.
Inverness Railway Station1899
MacMillan-Cameron House
Where to start
The most widely recognized places first, then the oldest.
Photo: Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Pêches et Océans CanadaNational1900Margaree Harbour Front Range LighthouseMargaree Harbour Front Range Lighthouse is a traditional, square tapered wooden tower, standing 6.8 metres (22 feet).
Photo: Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Pêches et Océans CanadaNational1900Margaree Harbour Rear Range LighthouseMargaree Harbour Rear Range Lighthouse is a traditional, square tapered wooden tower, standing 10.15 metres (33 feet).
Photo: Transport Canada / Transports Canada, 1990.National1902LighttowerThe Lighttower at Henry Island is situated on an island promontory close to Port Hood, on the west coast of Cape Breton.
Built over time
The busiest decade was the 1900s, with 3 of the 6 places.
2 places have no recorded construction date.
All 6 places
- 1899MunicipalRailwaysInverness Railway StationAlso known as Inverness Miners Museum
- 1902NationalWaterwaysLighttower
- ProvincialCommerceMacMillan-Cameron HouseAlso known as Sea View Inn
- MunicipalCommerceMacMillan-Cameron HouseAlso known as Seaview Inn
- 1900NationalMargaree Harbour Front Range Lighthouse
- 1900NationalMargaree Harbour Rear Range Lighthouse
On the map
Open the full mapThemes in Inverness
- Towers 5
- Waterfronts and harbours 5
- Colourful exteriors 4
- Lighthouses 3
- Queen Anne Revival 2
- Turrets 2
- Notable interiors 2
- Scenic views 2
Collections are Heritage Guide’s groupings, made from each place’s register description.
From the Canadian Register of Historic Places, as last updated on December 12, 2025.