Mira River (Canada)

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The Mira River is a Canadian river located in southeastern Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia.

With a meander length of approximately 55 km, the Mira has a very slow flow rate. The river occupies a trench arching from southwest to northeast across the southern part of Cape Breton County; much of the eastern part of the river is a tidal estuary. The river's source is traced to a series of lakes clustered around Victoria Bridge near the boundary with Richmond County. Flowing past the communities of Marion Bridge and Albert Bridge, the river discharges through the "Mira Gut" at the community of the same name.

The river's width and calm waters make it ideal for pleasure boating and other recreational activities; numerous cottages line its banks. Several campgrounds and parks, along with the Mira Boat Club at Albert Bridge make the Mira River an important vacation destination in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality. Popular swimming spots include Mira Gut Beach, Sanagree Island, Mira Water Park, and Albert Bridge. Kennington Cove is also popular but it is quite dangerous because of rip tides.

The Mira region is also home to the Two Rivers wildlife park, the closest thing to a zoo that Cape Breton has.

The Mira River has also been the inspiration for local songwriter Allister MacGillivray's Song for the Mira which has become a renowned folk song.