Merigomish Harbour 31

in Indian Reserve, Other Pictou County Maps

Merigomish Harbour Indian Reserve No. 31 (often referred to as Merigomish Harbour 31) located within the sheltered waters of Merigomish Harbour, is a small Indian Reserve, officially recognized under the Indian Act of Canada. Under jurisdiction of the federal government, it is managed in accordance with the Canada Lands Surveys Act and related legislation, but administratively managed by Pictou Landing First Nation. Merigomish Harbour 31 consists of two islands; Indian Island and Muless Island. It is considered to be an unpopulated Reserve, although it does contain many seasonal dwellings on both of the islands and a historic church (Saint Anne’s Mission Church) is located on Indian Island.

Colquhoun Point

in Point, Terrain Feature

Colquhoun Point is located on the east end of Roy Island, and is where the majority of homes and cottages are located on the island.

Caribou Island

in Pictou County Communities, Island, Terrain Feature

Caribou Island is located on the north side of Caribou Harbour along the Northumberland Strait. The Mi’kmaq name was “Komoogun-uk” meaning where birds are decoyed. William Rodgers from Ireland first settled here about 1803. A Lighthouse at Gull Point on the north east end of the Island, it was first built in 1868. The name refers to both a terrain feature and the community.

Find out more about Caribou Island’s history and geography …

Hawksbill Point

in Point, Terrain Feature

Hawksbill Point is a rocky headland located on the north side of Caribou Island east of MacKenzie Beach Provincial Park and extends out into the Northumberland Strait.

1777 North east coast of Nova Scotia and Northumberland Strait Map

1777 Northumberland Strait Map

in Historic Maps

This Northumberland Strait map, meticulously crafted in 1977, stands as a testament to the cartographic mastery of its time. With precise detailing and intricate craftsmanship, this chart offers a comprehensive portrayal of the maritime landscape spanning from Prince Edward Island to mainland Nova Scotia.

Click here to view it online, or download a digital reproduction …

Black Point

in Pictou County Communities, Point, Terrain Feature

The rural coastal community of Black Point is located along along the Northumberland Strait on the west end of Little Harbour. From early maps created, you can see that the point was originally known as Evans Point. It was changed Black Point in 1976.

Kings Head

in Pictou County Communities, Head

The rural coastal community of Kings Head is located between Little Harbour and Melmerby Beach along the Northumberland Strait. The nearby headland was named Kings Head as early as 1781 and is included on the 1977 Northumberland Strait map. In the past the name was often spelled King’s Head. The Mi’kmaq Name for the area was Panoqopskalajue’katik, meaning at the opening by a little rocky hill.

Learn about some of the history of this community, and find out how to download maps of Kings Head.

Little Harbour

in Pictou County Communities, Harbour

Little Harbour is a rural coastal community located along the Northumberland Strait on the south side of Little Harbour. Mi’kmaq name for the area is “Menpekwik” meaning Erosion. The Acadians lived here during the early 1700’s. Settlers from the British Isles didn’t arrive till around 1773. Little harbour is also a hydrographic feature. Learn more about Little Harbour …

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