Knoydart Point
Knoydart Point is a small coastal headland found on the shores of the Northumberland Strait just off of the Sunrise Trail (NS‑245) in community of Knoydart .
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Vameys Lake
Vameys Lake is a quiet hidden gem nestled in the wooded hills of the community of Baileys Brook, offering scenic beauty, with a glimpse of renewable energy infrastructure nearby (from the Glen Dhu wind farm).
Baileys Brook
Baileys Brook is a rural community located south of the Ponds. The area was once referred to as Upper Bailey’s Brook named after John Baillie, a disbanded soldier from the 82nd Regiment, who settled at the mouth of Bailey’s Brook about 1788. The area was so named before 1809 and at the time the spelling was “Ballies Brook.” The spelling for the name of the community actually changed a few times over the years (Baillie Brook, Bailey Brook, Bailey’s Brook and now Baileys Brook).
Lismore
Lismore is a rural coastal community located between the Ponds and Knoydart along NS Highway 245 (Sunrise Trail). The Gaelic name for the community is Lios Mòr, meaning the ‘Great Garden’ and was named after its similarity to Lismore, Scotland. The area was once referred to as Lower Bailey’s Brook named after John John Baillie, a disbanded soldier from the 82nd Regiment, who settled al the mouth of the Bailey’s Brook (which empties into Lismore Harbour). in 1788 Lismore was a settlement of Highland Catholics from Scotland, starting with John Baillie, Duncan Chisholm, Alexander Chisholm and John Gault, all whom received land grants in 1792.
Knoydart
Knoydart is a rural coastal community located along NS route 245 (Sunrise Trail ) between Lismore and the eastern boundary between Pictou and Antigonish Counties. It was named after a place in Inverness-shire, Scotland.
1879 Lismore Map (Historical Atlas Of Pictou County)
The 1879 Lismore Map is one of the several maps included in the 1879 Historical Atlas of Pictou County. It shows the basic topographic features of the community along with with prominent land owners and locations of buildings. It also contains the communities of Big Island, the Ponds, Knoydart, Ardeness and Baileys Brook.
Lismore Beach
Lismore Beach is a sandy beach located in the community of Lismore and is a popular recreational spot for locals of the area during the summer months.
Vameys Brook Falls
Vameys Brook Falls, is a beautiful two-tiered drop with high cliffs along the right hand side of the ravine created by Vameys Brook, located in the community of Baileys Brook.