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St. Mary's Bay, explored by the French in 1604, and minutely described by Champlain, which he named "le baie Sainte Marie," is the largest indentation on coast of the County. Commencing at Cape Fourchu in Yarmouth, it extends north-eastwardly about forty-five miles into Digby, parallel with Bay of Fundy, forming the Peninsula of Digby Neck; it possesses many beneficial features. About 400 acres of salt marsh, yielding large supplies of excellent grass for winter fodder, lay around its Head. Navigable nearly its whole length, traders of every dimension traverse its vast expanse, bearing commodities of every clime. Fish of various kinds and in great numbers, are taken from its area every season. Piers for shelter of shipping are erected at Plympton, Belliveaux Cove, Point l'Eglise,(Church Point), Meteghan and Riviére aux Saumons,(Salmon River). Wharves serve this purpose at Brighton and Barton, on southeast side, near Head of the Bay.

Isaiah W. Wilson.Geography and History of the County of Digby. Cha.1, p.8.

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