Big Bog is one of the most significant ecologically rich wetlands found in Pictou County, stretching east of Dufferin Road and extending across the communities of Sundridge, Heathbell, Meadowville, and Scotch Hill.
This defining terrain feature in the county’s interior landscape, id both ecologically and geographically important for its hydrology, and biodiversity, and continues to play a vital role in the landscape.
Dufferin is a locality located along Dufferin Road in the community of Sundridge, near the head of the Caribou River. It was named after the Earl of Dufferin, Governor-General of Canada, 1872 to 1878.
At one time, it was a busy area due to being located the rail line of the Canadian National Railways between Pictou and Oxford Junction (the rail has been removed, and now is part of the Trans Canada Trail).
Poplar Hill is a rural area located south of Toney River. The area is also located near the head of the Caribou River and some settlers refereed to the area as “Cariboo River Settlement.”. The area is often noted for spectacular autumn foliage , with poplars and maples turning the hillsides into a patchwork of colour.
In Gaelic, it is known as Cnoc A’ Chrithinn, meaning “Hill of the Aspen/Poplar,” which reflects the Scottish heritage of many early residents. Its geomorphology reflects the glacial history of northern Nova Scotia: drumlinized terrain, scattered wetlands, and fertile soils that supported early settlement and farming.
Sundridge is a rural community located on the River John road between Poplar Hill and Pictou. It was originally considered to be part of Scotch Hill until sometime between 1878 and 1880.
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