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Nova Scotia Tourism Region : Cape Breton Island
Description From Owner:
- First called Moglakachk, 'the place of geese.' Named during the French colonial period for the slate (ardoise) cliffs.
- In the early 1700s it was a supply depot for the construction of Fortress Louisbourg, providing slate for the roof, firewood and some agricultural products.
- The first settler is said to have been François Coste, who fled Louisbourg when it was attacked in 1745. The census of 1752 showed 252 residents.
- With permission from 'Nova Scotia Place Names' David E. Scott 2015
Address of this page: http://ns.ruralroutes.com/LArdoise