Pokeshaw, New Brunswick

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Pokeshaw, New Brunswick
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A sunset on the Pokeshaw beach with the Pokeshaw Island rock formation in the foreground

Pokeshaw is an unincorporated village in Gloucester County (New Bandon Parish), New Brunswick, Canada. It houses a former provincial, now communal park that includes a beach, and a large rock stack, Pokeshaw Island, also known as Pokeshaw Rock, [1] which serves as a nesting ground for hundreds of seabirds who can be seen on the top. [2]

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There are three main industries in Pokeshaw: fishing, farming, and maple products. There are several farms in the area: Whelton's beef farm near the Pokeshaw/Grand Anse border, Riordon's dairy farm, the Canwick cranberry farm, and two maple sugar camps.[ citation needed ] The area hosts an annual festival dedicated to cranberry farming. [3] The number of tourists visiting the area has significantly increased since a boardwalk was installed giving views over the cliffs in 2019. [2]

Pokeshaw and its surrounding areas are fertile with moose, deer and rabbit as well as abundant fish stocks. Fresh water springs and dense forests make for attractive outdoors activities such as hiking, fishing and hunting. The nearest village is Grande Anse and the larger towns are Bathurst and Caraquet.

History

The name "Pokeshaw" is reportedly of indigenous origin, with meanings claimed including "narrows" and "meeting place". It was permanently settled by Irish immigrants from 1820 onwards. [4]

Pokeshaw was settled by the Sisk family in the early 1800s and remained until the 1960s. The Sisks were in large a farming and fishing family and had 13 offspring whose own descendants have spread across Canada and into the US.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. ↑ "Things to Do in Local Service Districts: Pokeshaw Beach". Chaleur Tourism. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
  2. 1 2 Fowler, Shane (2021-09-20). "Pokeshaw Park: Growing number of travellers discover New Brunswick's tiny secret". CBC News . Retrieved 2024-02-27.
  3. ↑ "Cranberry Festival". Chaleur Tourism. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
  4. ↑ Riordon, Gregory. "Reflections of two Irish Communities Pokeshaw and Black Rock". Irish Canadian Cultural Association of New Brunswick.

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