on the main road, near the St. Lawrence : close 

 to the former, and running south-west on each 

 side of the road, is the village of Camouraska, 

 consisting of fort}^ or fifty houses, tl)e greater 

 part of them built of wood; but there are some 

 few of stone, in a much superior style to the 

 others : some families of great respectability 

 have fixed their residence here, also some very 

 reputable shopkeepers and artisans ; it can 

 likewise boast of one or two inns, where tra- 

 vellers may be comfortably lodged and well 

 entertained. During the summer time this 

 village is enlivened by numerous visitants, who 

 come hither to recruit their health, as it has the 

 reputation of being one of the healthiest spots 

 in all the Lower Province ; it is also the water-- 

 ing-placCy where many people resort for the 

 benefit of sea-bathing. The manor-house, 

 which is the residence of M. Tache, is eligibly 

 situated near the river, at a short distance from 

 the village. The islands of Camouraska, in 

 front of the grant, are appendages thereto : 

 being almost bare rocks, they are scarcely of 

 any value, but they are of great utility as af- 

 fording a safe shelter to small vessels, of which 

 great numbers are always passing to and from 

 the numerous coves hereabouts; on one of 

 them, called Isle Brulee, stands a telegraph. 



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