Pictured is the busy fishing harbour of Petit de Grat.

It is interesting to note early place names in Isle Madame and their evolution over time. For example, with the founding of Ile Royal (Cape Breton) in 1713, most community names were given a religious connotation, and the Virgin Mary was a favourite reference. Isle Madame was variously referred to as Ile Notre Dame, or…

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Don Boudrot

Don Boudrot is a retired English teacher, currently an author and historian living on Isle Madame.