Big Island Map

Big Island, a small rural community in Pictou County, it is considered to be a barrier island system, formed of sand and gravel, with a mix of dunes, salt marshes, fertile farm land, and a long north-facing beach. Its natural causeway connects it to the mainland, though historically this was a tidal crossing before several man-made road improvements. This Big Island map was created by combining modified topographic data, community details, and a shaded relief model to depict terrain features.

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Merigomish Beach

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Merigomish Beach located on Big Merigomish Island in the rural coastal community of Big Island. The beach and surrounding dunes are renowned for their pristine, sandy shoreline and tranquil, natural habitat. The beach is a protected area under Nova Scotia’s Beaches Act

Big Island Beach

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Big Island Beach located on Merigomish Island in the rural coastal community of Big Island is noted for its vast, sandy expanse and tranquil waters, offering a peaceful retreat for nature enthusiasts and a variety of recreational activities.

Barneys Point

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Barneys Point is located near the mouth of Lower Barneys River extending out into Merigomish Harbour.

Pattersons Point

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Pattersons Point is located on the east end of Big Island, where the large sandy spit connects the island to the main land. Several members of the Patterson family were granted land in this area.

Murrays Point

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Murrays Point is located just east of Cemetery Point in the community of Lower Barneys River, it extends out into Merigomish Harbour, and name was based on the location of land granted to Andrew Murray.

Cemetery Point

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Cemetery Point is located in Lower Barneys River, it extends out into Merigomish Harbour, and name based on the location of Murray Point Cemetery.

Big Merigomish Island

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Big Merigomish Island is a large island in Merigomish Harbour, connected to the main land via large sand spit. Often referred to many as Big Island (although that is the official name of the community located on the island and not the island itself, it was also previously known as both Robinsons Island and Merigomish Island. The Mi’kmaq name for the area was “Kikchesebeiik” meaning a passage close to land or close inshore.

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