Canso in Guysborough County, Nova Scotia — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)
Canso
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, August 25, 2019
1. Canso Marker
Inscription.
Important as a centre for the North Atlantic fisheries from the 16th century, the islands in Canso Harbour offered a safe haven for fishermen. First frequented by the French and Basques, the area became the site of an extensive New England fishing establishment during the first half of the 18th century. Here fishernmen dried their catch before shipment to markets in Europe and the West Indies. Until its destruction by the French in 1744, Canso was the economic mainstay of the colony of Nova Seotia and a key centre for the English cod fishery. The town of Canso continues this fishing tradition.,
Important as a centre for the North Atlantic fisheries from
the 16th century, the islands in Canso Harbour offered a
safe haven for fishermen. First frequented by the French
and Basques, the area became the site of an extensive New
England fishing establishment during the first half of the
18th century. Here fishernmen dried their catch before shipment to markets in Europe and the West Indies. Until its
destruction by the French in 1744, Canso was the economic
mainstay of the colony of Nova Seotia and a key centre for
the English cod fishery. The town of Canso continues this
fishing tradition.
Les iles du port de Canso, grand centre de pêche de l’Atlantique nord depuis le XVIe siecle, offraient un havre sur aux
pêcheurs. Cette région, d'abord fréquentée par les Français
et les Basques, devint un site de péche prospère pour la
Nouvelle Angleterre durant la premiere moitié du XVIIe
siècle. Les pêcheurs y séchaient leurs prises avant de les
envoyer en Europe et dans les Antilles. Jusqu'à sa destrue
tion par les Francais en 1744, Canso fut une des bases
economiques de la Nouvelle-Ecosse et, pour les Anglais,
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le
centre de la péche à la morue. La ville de Canso perpérue
imaintenant cette tradition
Erected by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.
Location. 45° 20.122′ N, 60° 59.762′ W. Marker is in Canso, Nova Scotia, in Guysborough County. Marker is on School Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Canso NS B0H 1H0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 170 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 31, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
