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Sissibou or Sissiboo River, is derived from the French numeral "Six," pronounced siks (seeks in English sound) meaning "six" and "hibou" called "eeboo", signifiying "owl,"--because that member of those birds were at one time seen by an Indian and a Frenchmen, then in company, flying over the river and around its shores.
The river flows out of the chains of lakes near Annapolis County line, named respectively, First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth and Ninth Lakes, in a winding course, draining an immense tract, empties into St. Mary's Bay at Weymouth Point, about 20 miles from the place of beginning. This River is navigable for large vessels to Weymouth Bridge, over two miles from its mouth, forming a good and inviting harbour.

Isaiah W. Wilson.Geography and History of the County of Digby. Cha.1, p.7.

At one time a rumour became current that the Americans were about raiding Sissibou. The Militia officers quickly summoned their company for practice, and that night stationed a Guard at Shook's Point. Before morning the sentries heard a crackling in the bushes. Fearing the enemy were upon them, they fired a volley in the direction of the noise. Imagine their suprise and chagrin when they discovered they had shot and killed Deacon Shook's cow! For this valiant service some of the Company recieved a pension for life.

Isaiah W. Wilson.Geography and History of the County of Digby. Cha.13, pp.128-129.

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