The West River of Pictou is one of the major rivers flowing through Pictou County, featuring remarkable historical, ecological, and recreational value.. It originates around the Lansdowne area and flows north emptying into Pictou Harbour, and then eventually into the Northumberland Strait.
Four Mile Brook is a rural community located west of Central West River, it was named because it was approximately four miles from the origin of the Cobequid Road.
It is also the name of the brook that starts flowing just south of Millsville (west of Grant Road), and flows east through the community of Four Mile Brook and into the West River.
Greenhill is a rural community located between Alma and Central West River. The name is descriptive. The Mi’kmaq name for the area is “Espakumegek”, meaning high ground. Greenhill Lookoff Museum, operated by Cliff Ross since about 1930, was purchased by the Provincial Government in 1959. It was later closed and the area was converted into a Provincial picnic park with magnificent panoramic views of the Pictou County landscape.
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 …
Frasers Mountain is a rural community located north east of New Glasgow. Settlers Archibald McKay and Donald Cameron settled here about 1801. A lot was granted to Isaac Wharing in 1789.
The community of Central West River is located west of Greenhill. The name is descriptive of the location about half-way up the river. “West River’ is also used at times. Settlement in the area was started before 1815.
Population in 1956 was 133.
Mineral Resource Land Use Map 011E10 for New Glasgow Area. Find out how to download or view this map online …