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.
Caribou Island is located on the north side of Caribou Harbour along the Northumberland Strait. The Mi’kmaq name was “Komoogun-uk” meaning where birds are decoyed. William Rodgers from Ireland first settled here about 1803. A Lighthouse at Gull Point on the north east end of the Island, it was first built in 1868. The name refers to both a terrain feature and the community.
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The rural coastal community of Black Point is located along along the Northumberland Strait on the west end of Little Harbour. From early maps created, you can see that the point was originally known as Evans Point. It was changed Black Point in 1976.
The rural coastal community of Kings Head is located between Little Harbour and Melmerby Beach along the Northumberland Strait. The nearby headland was named Kings Head as early as 1781 and is included on the 1977 Northumberland Strait map. In the past the name was often spelled King’s Head. The Mi’kmaq Name for the area was Panoqopskalajue’katik, meaning at the opening by a little rocky hill.
Learn about some of the history of this community, and find out how to download maps of Kings Head.
Caribou River is a rural coastal community located along on the Northumberland Strait. along NS Trunk 6 (Sunrise Trail) between Toney River and Three Brooks.
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 …
Little Harbour is a rural coastal community located along the Northumberland Strait on the south side of Little Harbour. Mi’kmaq name for the area is “Menpekwik” meaning Erosion. The Acadians lived here during the early 1700’s. Settlers from the British Isles didn’t arrive till around 1773. Little harbour is also a hydrographic feature. Learn more about Little Harbour …