Albert Bridge (2001 pop.: 159) is a Canadian

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community in

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. Situated on both sides of the Mira River, the community was previously named Mira Ferry for the location of a small

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crossing the river. It received its present name either in honour of Prince Albert, Prince Consort, or after Albert Munro, the son of

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, Nova Scotia's representative in the British Parliament who used his influence to have the ferry replaced with a bridge in 1849.

Activities and nearby attractions

The community's economy is tied to seasonal residents of

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s in the area and recreational activities on the Mira River during the summer months, including swimming, boating, and canoeing. The northwestern portion of Albert Bridge—the

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bridge built in the 1970s to replace an older structure that crossed the Mira River—is a popular platform for bridge diving and jumping into the water below; though, this activity is officially discouraged."Bridge jumping discouraged on Cape Breton"

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, July 22, 2003. Retrieved January 8, 2007. Mira River Provincial Park is near Albert Bridge, off Trunk 22. Union Church, in Mira Ferry, was built in 1857, making it the oldest

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Church in

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Notable residents

* Allister MacGillivray, songwriter * Ciaran MacGillivray, musician, Allister's son

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Communities in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality {{CapeBretonNS-geo-stub

Activities and nearby attractions

Notable residents

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