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Grand Manan (mənăn`), island c.16 mi (26 km) long and c.7 mi (11.3 km) wide, S N.B. Canada, in the Bay of Fundy. On the north and west sides are bold cliffs, rising from 200 ft to 400 ft (61–122 m) high, visible from the Maine coast. The principal villages and harbors, North Head, Grand Harbor, and Seal Cove, are on the south and east sides. The chief occupation is fishing, and the island is a summer resort. It was settled after the American Revolution by Loyalists; British possession was disputed by the United States until 1817. Grand Manan a Canadian island, off the SW coast of New Brunswick: separated from the coast of Maine by the Grand Manan Channel. Area: 147 sq. km (57 sq. miles) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| member Bernie Wideman of Points East Magazine, this year's trip is June 14-29 from Camden, ME, with stops planned on the west coast of Nova Scotia and stops in Yarmouth, Westport, Brier Island, Digby, and Grand Manan. Andrews, Grand Manan, Lunenburg, Louisbourg and Baddek. |
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