Merigomish Harbour 31

in Indian Reserve, Other Pictou County Maps

Merigomish Harbour Indian Reserve No. 31 (often referred to as Merigomish Harbour 31) located within the sheltered waters of Merigomish Harbour, is a small Indian Reserve, officially recognized under the Indian Act of Canada. Under jurisdiction of the federal government, it is managed in accordance with the Canada Lands Surveys Act and related legislation, but administratively managed by Pictou Landing First Nation. Merigomish Harbour 31 consists of two islands; Indian Island and Muless Island. It is considered to be an unpopulated Reserve, although it does contain many seasonal dwellings on both of the islands and a historic church (Saint Anne’s Mission Church) is located on Indian Island.

Boat Harbour

in Harbour

Boat Harbour is located along the Northumberland Strait south of Fishers Grant 24.

Fisher’s Grant 24

in Indian Reserve, Pictou County Communities

Fisher’s Grant 24 is a residential Indian Reserve administered by Pictou Landing First Nation. It is located between Boat Harbour, and the Northumberland Strait. The initial Reserve was created around 1866. In 1960 several smaller Reserves were amalgamated all into one, creating Fisher’s Grant 24.

Boat Harbour West 37

in Indian Reserve

Boat Harbour West 37 is a small Indian Reserve, officially recognized under the Indian Act of Canada. Under jurisdiction of the federal government, it is managed in accordance with the Canada Lands Surveys Act and related legislation, but administratively managed by Pictou Landing First Nation. It is located along the south side of Boat Harbour.

Fisher’s Grant 24G

in Indian Reserve, Other Pictou County Maps

Fisher’s Grant 24G is a small resource based Indian Reserve administered by Pictou Landing First Nation. It is located along the south east side of Boat Harbour. The Reserve was created in 1927 with the approval of Order in Council document.

Pictou Landing

in Pictou County Communities

Pictou Landing is located along the east side of Pictou Harbour, across from the Town of Pictou. It was named because it was the landing place for ferries crossing the harbour from Pictou. A rail line was completed from New Glasgow in 1866, and operated for several years until coal shipments to the loading pier ceased.

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