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15.15 Alternate names and provincial translations

Although the official names of toponyms should always be given preference, provincial and territorial authorities allow, in certain circumstances, the use of geographical names that are not official. New Brunswick has official names in both English and French for certain features and places.

Manitoba

Official name Equivalent name
approved for use
Plum River Rivière aux Prunes
Rat River Rivière aux Rats

Equivalent name Official name
Marais River Rivière aux Marais

New Brunswick

English official name French official name
Caissie Cape (rural community) Cap-des-Caissie
Second Falls (falls) Deuxième Sault
Grand Falls (town) Grand-Sault
St. Francis River Rivière Saint-François
Green River Rivière Verte

Ontario

Official name Recommended official
alternate name
Detroit River Rivière Détroit
Second Falls (falls) Deuxième Sault
French River Rivière des Français
St. Clair River Rivière Sainte-Claire