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Here
is a bit of history:
Arichat was first settled in the early 1700s. In 1713, a permanent
settlement now known as Arichat was established beginning the rapid
economic rise of Isle Madame. In 1752, the population of the island
totaled 125 people of French, English, and Irish descent and Arichat
Harbour was becoming an international trading port by 1801. |
Arichat
itself had a population of 1,520 people and 192 ships, making Isle
Madame a major trading and business center. The growth of the island
persisted through the 1830s when the population of Arichat surpassed
2,000 and continued on until it peaked around the time of Confederation.
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With Confederation
came the loss of free trade with the United States and this had
a major impact on Isle Madame. The island’s importance as
a trading port entered a period of steady decline and through the
twentieth century, the island has relied on the ebbs and flows of
the Atlantic fishery. |
Today,
Isle Madame has been significantly affected by the collapse of the
fishery. Residents of the island, however, refuse to give up. A
new spirit of community cooperation in economic and social development
has rekindled the enthusiasm of island residents, bringing renewed
faith in the community’s future. |
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Remember to visit Wayne's Photo Gallery to see
more beautiful pictures of the area.
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