Caribou
The name Caribou was chosen because early settlers saw a herd of caribou out along the east point of Caribou Island which they then named Caribou Point.
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Little 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 …