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).
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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).
Springville
Springville is a rural community located between Bridgeville and Churchville. Located along the East River, that was well known for its beautiful scenery, it was also know at the time for its abundant rich deposits of iron and lime.
Much like other parts of Pictou County, this area was settled mostly by immigrants from Scotland, seeking a better life as Scottish lairds abandoned most of their people following the battle of Culloden.