The East River of Pictou is a major rivers flowing through Pictou County, featuring remarkable historic, ecological, and recreational value. Towns and communities located along the East River include Sunny Brae, Stellarton, New Glasgow, Trenton, Abercrombie, and Pictou Landing and a few others. It is well known for fishing, especially for sea-run trout such as brook, brown, and sea trout, but also striped bass, smallmouth bass, and white perch.
Riverton Heights is a Neighbourhood within the community of Riverton located along the west side of the East River just south of the Town of Stellarton.
This 7 page article (no author mentioned) provides a brief historical overview of the settlement of Riverton, that was originally known as Fishpools, and how it evolved into a thriving community. It explores how the early settlers who lived along the East River, tracing back to the arrival of the Ship Hector in 1773.
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Riverton is a rural community located along the west side of the East River between Stellarton and Eureka. Its name is related to its proximity to the river. Settlements along the East River started shortly after the arrival of the Ship Hector in 1773. Alexander McKay first settled here in 1784, and Alexander Fraser in 1806.
The communities we know as Riverton and Plymouth was Originally one area and it was known as “Fish Pools” because of how splendid the trout fishing in the deep pools of the river was.. Its name is related to its proximity to the river. Originally the area was known as “Fish Pools” but was officially changed to Riverton in 1877 by its residents.
Mineral Resource Land Use Map 011E10 for New Glasgow Area. Find out how to download or view this map online …
East River Valley information site helps promote the sustainability of the East River Valley communities. Browse photos, local information and download the Newsletter …
Topographic map 011E10 includes the Towns of New Glasgow, Stellarton, Westville, and Trenton, as well as several other communities. Find out how to download or view this map online …