Big Pond, Community in Cape Breton Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, Canada
Located on the south shore of Bras d'Or Lake, Big Pond sits equidistant between St. Peters and Sydney in Nova Scotia's Cape Breton Island.
The original Mi'kmaq inhabitants named this location Naooktaboogooik, translating to It stands alone, referring to the geographical formation of the area.
The community produced Canadian music artists Rita MacNeil and Gordie Sampson, who represent the musical heritage of Cape Breton through their performances.
During winter, the community maintains social connections through regular church functions, steak dart games, and community potluck suppers at local venues.
The name derives from two enclosed lagoons on the lake shore, with Big Pond being larger than its neighboring Open Pond.
Location: Nova Scotia
GPS coordinates: 45.90972,-60.53611
Latest update: March 7, 2025 01:34
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