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Which waters separate Nova Scotia from Newfoundland?
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The waters that separate Nova Scotia from Newfoundland are known as the Cabot Strait.12
This channel is approximately 60 miles (97 km) wide and serves as an important international shipping lane, connecting the Gulf of St. Lawrence with the Atlantic Ocean. It lies between the southwestern coast of Newfoundland and the northern part of Cape Breton Island, which is part of the province of Nova Scotia.13