Cape John Map
Download this Community of Cape John Map Map ,created from modified topographic data, community details, and a shaded relief model to depict terrain features.
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Westerly
Westerly, Pictou County is a rural Locality located within the community of River John.
John Bay
John Bay is located at the mouth of River John and flows into Amet Sound before reaching the Northumberland Strait.
Long Point
Long Point is a terrain feature located in the community of Marshville east of Angel Point, and extends northwards into John Bay.
River John
River John is a community located along the Northumberland Strait at the mouth of River John where it empties into John Bay. It was named after an early settler, John Patuguin. The Mi’kmaq name for the community is “Kajeboogwek” meaning flowing through desert or solitary place. Other early names for the area were Deception River, and John’s River.
Cape John
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 Mi’kMaq referred to the area as “Wenjooteamwakade” meaning the cow pasture.
Mountain Road
Mountain Road is a rural community located south of John Bay close to the boundary between Pictou and Colchester Counties. The name of the area comes from its location along the mountain road or road over the back hills of River John. Settlement began here sometime prior to 1811