Big Merigomish Island, Pictou County

Big Merigomish Island, Nova Scotia

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About Big Merigomish Island

Big Merigomish Island is a large island in Merigomish Harbour, connected to the main land via large sand spit. Often referred to many as Big Island (although that is the official name of the community located on the island and not the island itself, it was also previously known as both Robinsons Island and Merigomish Island.

The Mi’kmaq name for the area was “Kikchesebeiik” meaning a passage close to land or close inshore.

The island was granted to John Hencker in 1765 and was probably purchased by Lieut. Col. Robertson of the 82nd division about 1785 because by January, 1 803, it became known as Robertsons Island. In the late 19th century the name gradually changed to Merigomish Island and the community name became Big Island.

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