Nicholas Denys
Dispersed Rural Community

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Robertville, NB (Nearby: Nigadoo, Beresford, Petit-Rocher, Point Verte, Ste.-Marie-de-Kent)

1761 RTE 322
Robertville, New Brunswick
E8K 2K0


New Brunswick Tourism Region : Acadian Coast

Description From Owner:
  • The name honours Nicolas Denys (1598-1688), author géographique et historique des costes de I 'Amérique septentrionale.
  • He established a post called Nepisiguit near here in 1652 and moved back after the Fort of St. Pierre he commanded on Cape Breton Island was burned in the winter of 1668-69.
  • Denys was an explorer, trader and author and a leading figure in Acadia from 1632 to 1672. He was Governor of part of Acadia from 1654-1680.
  • From 1669 until his death he lived at Nepisiguit Bay and is buried near his house, now part of the Gowan Brae Golf Course near Bathurst.
  • With permission from 'New Brunswick Place Names' David E. Scott 2009


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