Little Narrows / Matheson
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Whycocomagh, NS (Nearby: River Denys, Scotsville, Wagmatcook 1, West Bay, West Bay Road)

  • Little Narrows
  • Matheson

115 MAIN ST
Whycocomagh, Nova Scotia
B0E 3M0


Nova Scotia Tourism Region : Cape Breton Island

Description From Owner:
  • The Mi'kmaw name was Twailkete, 'the little opening' or outlet.
  • For a time the place was known as The Straits of Sheila after an aristocratic Irish lady who lived on MacNevin's Island just N of the strait. The first settlers arrived between 1812 and 1820.
  • Matheson: One of the first settlers was John Matheson in 1855.
  • With permission from 'Nova Scotia Place Names' David E. Scott 2015


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