Tatamagouche

Tatamagouche is a place in Colchester County in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.

Geography

Tatamagouche is located on the Northumberland Strait, 40 kilometers north of Truro and 50 kilometers west of Pictou. The cities of Halifax and Moncton (New Brunswick ) lie 120 km south and 120 kilometers east of the town. The two rivers French River and Waugh's River flow at Tatamagouche in the Tatamagouche Bay.

History

The first inhabitants in the area were the Mi'kmaqindianer. The name of the place goes back to these natives, who called him Takumegooch what about " meeting of the waters " means. In the 18th century the first French settlers arrived with the Acadians in the area and established a trading center for goods. During the Seven Years' War in North America, the village was burned down for the most part and subsequently taken over by the English under Joseph Frederick Wallet DesBarres. It was followed by many new immigrants from Scotland. In the 19th century the inhabitants were mainly employed in shipyards and sawmills.

Today Tatamagouche is especially interesting for tourists and offers many opportunities for water sports. The town also hosts the second largest Oktoberfest Kitchener Canada. It is also known oyster farming whose products are also called " Tatamagouche ".

Demography

In 2006 there was a population of 2,069 people. This represents an increase compared to 1996 by 0.6 %.

Swell

• Patterson, Frank. A History of Tatamagouche
• Population
• Tatamagouchetoday.com

• Place in Nova Scotia
• Location in North America