Sackville:
A Visual Snapshot

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Tantramar Land

Panel G depicts the land features of the Tantramar area, the marsh, Fundy mudflats, and aboiteau built within a dyke. Tantramar marsh area was home to Radio Canada International, from where shortwave radio broadcast was done until 2012.

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Sackville Crest

Sackville is named after Lord George Sackville, commander of the British forces.

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Railway Bridge

The Railway Bridge is a significant landmark of Tantramar area.

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Bog Net

Bog net was used by the Acadian fishermen in the past.

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Cattails

Cattails are found in abundance on the Tantramar marsh.

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Fort Beausejour

Fort Beausejour was built in 1751 by the French to defend their interest in the Beaubassin area.

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