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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 |
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