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New Brunswick Tourism Region : Acadian Coast
Description From Owner:
- The name is Amerindian from the Micmac Elmugwadasik, a description of the 94 tidal river 'is turned to one side.'
- The name applies to the island, the town and Haut ('upper') Lameque.
- The name of the island was approved in 1974 after a local petition, replacing the earlier name Shippigan Island.
- With permission from 'New Brunswick Place Names' David E. Scott 2009
Address of this page: http://nb.ruralroutes.com/HautLameque