The rural coastal community of Cape John is situated between John Bay and the Northumberland Strait in north west corner of Pictou County. Here is a community of Cape John Map, created from modified topographic data, community details, and a shaded relief model to depict terrain features. Find out how to view a larger version of this map online, or download it to your own device.
Archibalds Point a scenic point or cape located between Reef Point and Salisbury Point along the shores of John Bay in the community of Cape John. It was previously known as Sandies Point until an official name change in 1976, and the water between here and Reef Point was previously named Hithon Bight.
This region was originally referred to as Back Shore due to its geographic location in relation to the village of River John, and also Wenjooteamwakade (meaning the cow pasture) by the Mi’kmaq.
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.