This is a drawing from Lady Simcoe’s diary dated Oct. 29, 1791 of the Isle Madame coastline that was drawn while her party was sailing through the Strait of Canso.

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Jake Boudrot

A St. FX graduate and native of Arichat, Jake Boudrot has been the editor of The Reporter since 2001. He currently lives on Isle Madame.