Petite-Lamèque
Dispersed Rural Community

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Lamèque, NB (Nearby: Sainte-Marie-Saint-Raphaël, Shippagan, Le Goulet, Miscou, Bas-Caraquet)

52 PRINCIPALE ST
Lamèque, New Brunswick
E8T 1V0


New Brunswick Tourism Region : Acadian Coast

Description From Owner:
  • The name is Amerindian from the Micmac Elmugwadasik, a description of the tidal river 'is turned to one side.'
  • The post office opened here in 1885. 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


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