62 VICTORIA ST |
Prince Edward Island Tourism Region : Green Gables Shore
Description From Owner:
- Flows W into Malpeque Bay, Lot 18. Named for the reason that the fishing rights on it were reserved for the Indians. On Bayfield 1850. In Micmac Lipangotitjg, “portage over a sand bar” (Pacifique 1934).
- The river was named because fishing rights on it were reserved for First Nations People. St. Marys Roman Catholic Church here, built 1900-02, is the largest wooden church in the province.
- The community took its name from the river and had a post office by that name from 1839-43 and 1855-1914.
- With permission from 'Prince Edward Island Place Names' David E. Scott 2011
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