This Mi'kmaq legend explains in its own way some of the mysteries surrounding the Petitcodiac River. In the past, the river was crystal-clear and full of fish. A giant eel was attracted by such abundant food.
She rushed into the river, causing rampage along its shores. Asked for help, Glooscap offered to give great powers to anyone who would fight the monster. The only one who volunteered was a small lobster…

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Album trilingue: francais, mi'kmaq, anglais.

Cette legende mi'kmaq explique a sa facon quelques-uns des mysteres de la riviere Petitcodiac. Autrefois, la riviere etait claire, limpide et regorgeait de poissons. Une Anguille geante, attiree par cette nourriture abondante, s'elanca dans la riviere, detruisant tout sur son passage. Appele a l'aide, Glooskap promit de donner des pouvoirs magiques a celui qui irait combattre le monstre. Seul un petit Homard se porta volontaire…