Pownal (Bay)
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Stratford, PEI (Nearby: Alexandra, Charlottetown, Hazelbrook, York, Brackley)

  • Pownal Bay

1-14 KINLOCK ROAD
Stratford, Prince Edward Island
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Prince Edward Island Tourism Region : Points East Coastal Drive

Description From Owner:
  • 8 mi E of Charlottetown in Lot 49. P.O. Lot 49 c1854-1871; P.O. Pownall 1871-1940; P.O. Pownal from 1940.
  • Pownall Bay is off Hillsborough Bay between Pownal Point and Gallas Point, E of Charlottetown.
  • Samuel Holland named it in 1765 for John Pownal, Secretary of the Board of Trade and Plantations, 1758-61 and later Secretary of State.
  • The French called it Le Marais, 'the marsh. The Mi'kmaq called it Ntuagwokun, 'good sealing place.
  • With permission from 'Prince Edward Island Place Names' David E. Scott 2011


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