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 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.
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.
Pig Islands are a small group of inhabited islands located along the south of Big Island in Merigomish Harbour. The small collection of islands are are low-lying and wooded, helping to add to the sheltered character of the channel, making them a recognizable landmark in the complex estuarine landscape of Merigomish Harbour.
French Channel refers to a small tidal water way that flows in between Robinson Point and Pig Islands south of Big Island in Merigomish Harbour.
Big Island is a rural coastal community located on Merigomish Island along the Northumberland Strait. The Mi’kmaq name for the area was “Kikchesebeiik” meaning a passage close to land or close inshore. Check out the Aerial Views of Big Island, or download some Big Island related maps …