Sackville:
A Visual Snapshot
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D

Early Settlers

Panel D depicts Mi'kmaq petroglyph drawings of sailing boats, a map of the area showing Tantramar River and the ferry that transported people, a map of the early Acadian settlements in 1700s, the dykes, aboiteau, and a two masted sailing ship. The complimentary tiles feature rocks and plants.

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Mi'kmaq Petroglyph Drawing

The Mi'kmaq came in contact with the Europeans and were influenced by their sailing vessels.

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2

Tantramar Old Map

This is an old map of the Tantramar area showing the Tantramar River, and Fort Beausejour.

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3

Early Acadian Settlement Map

The Acadian settlers made Tantramar area their home in early 1700s.

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4

Dykes

The Acadians built dykes to reclaim the rich agricultural land of Tantramar marsh.

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Aboiteau & Dykes

The Acadians built aboiteaux in the dykes.

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Brig

Brigs were the most common kind of sailing vessels that were built in Sackville.