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  • Location: Quebec/Canada
  • Variant names: Assomption
An island in the Gulf of St Lawrence, it was discovered by Jacques Cartier† in 1534 and named Assomption 'Assumption'. In the 17th century it was given a name that is possibly derived from the Native American word naticosti 'where bears are hunted'.

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