Bigney
Bigney is a small rural community located south east of River John in Pictou County.
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Bobs Meadow
Bobs Meadow is a large open, flat, gently sloping swampy area in the community of East Branch. It is a large, open, gently sloping meadow with swampy characteristics. Water from this area flows west into River John. Meadows like this were vital to rural communities, providing pastureland and hayfields that supported subsistence farming and livestock raising.
Rogers
Rogers is located south east of the mouth of River John. It was named after the Rogers family whose land was surveyed but not yet improved in 1822. They received a grant in 1824. Donald Cameron, and Donald Cameron Jr., and Roderick Johnson received grants of land here in 1828.
Poplar Hill
Poplar Hill is a rural area located south of Toney River. The area is also located near the head of the Caribou River and some settlers refereed to the area as “Cariboo River Settlement.”. The area is often noted for spectacular autumn foliage , with poplars and maples turning the hillsides into a patchwork of colour.
In Gaelic, it is known as Cnoc A’ Chrithinn, meaning “Hill of the Aspen/Poplar,” which reflects the Scottish heritage of many early residents. Its geomorphology reflects the glacial history of northern Nova Scotia: drumlinized terrain, scattered wetlands, and fertile soils that supported early settlement and farming.
Hodson
Hodson is a rural community located east of River John. It was probably named after settlers, but it is not known for sure. Settlement begun with the Johnson family about 1806 and 1809.
Cape John
Cape John is a rural community that is located along the north side of John Bay. To mariners the Cape is considered to be Pictou County’s western boundary. The name Cape John also refers to the Cape (a prominent geographical feature characterized by a narrow piece of land that extends into a body of water, typically the sea or ocean) located within the community of Cape John.
The Mi’kMaq referred to the area as “Wenjooteamwakade” meaning the cow pasture. A protected harbour in the community backed by a man-made breakwater helps shelter and support both small fishing vessels and recreational crafts. A lobster focused fish processing plant also underpin the local economy.