Hartland in Carleton County, New Brunswick — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)
Hartland Salmon Pool / Fosse à saumon de Hartland
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 31, 2019
1. Hartland Salmon Pool / Fosse à saumon de Hartland Marker
Historic salmon harvesting area of First Nations People and Loyalists. In the first half of the 20th century, the pool became internationally renowned as a sport fisherman's paradise.
Zone historique de la pêche au saumon des Premières nations et des Loyalistes. Pendant la première moitié de XXe siècle, la fosse est devenue célèbre partout dans le monde en tant que paradis des amateurs de pêche.
Erected by Town of Hartland, New Brunswick, and Canada's Historic Places.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers • Sports • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 46° 17.936′ N, 67° 31.729′ W. Marker is in Hartland, New Brunswick, in Carleton County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Route 105) and Maple Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Marker is located in the park on the west side of the highway, overlooking the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 18 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. St. John River (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Town of Hartland (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Dr. W.D. Rankin House / Maison du Dr. W.D. Rankin (approx. 16.3 kilometers away); Dr. Prescott Private Hospital / Hôpital privé Dr Prescott (approx. 16.5 kilometers away); Woodstock Baptist Church / Église Baptiste de Woodstock (approx. 16.7 kilometers away); 7.7cm Feldkanone (Field Cannon) / Canon de terrain (approx. 16.7 kilometers away); Carleton County Court House / Palais je Justice du comté de Carleton (approx. 16.7 kilometers away); Carleton County Gaol / Prison du Comté de Carleton (approx. 16.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hartland.
Also see . . . Hartland Salmon Pool. First Nations people named the pool, "Becaguimec" which means “river of salmon”. During their pioneer years, the first European settlers of the area, the Loyalists, depended on the salmon harvest from this pool for food. The location of the pool within the town boundaries is unique. In its heyday, local citizens of the town were known to take their lunch hours to fly fish in the famous
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 31, 2019
2. Hartland Salmon Pool Marker
(wide view • Saint John River in background)
(wide view • Saint John River in background)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 31, 2019
3. Salmon Pool, Saint John River & Hugh John Flemming Bridge
(view from near marker)
(view from near marker)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 8, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 153 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 8, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
