THREE RIVERS . 289 George Town , or Three Rivers , is also situated near the junction of three fine rivers, on the south¬ east part of the island. Very little has been yet done in order to form a town in this place, although it has often been pointed out as better adapted for the seat of government than Charlotte Town . It has certainly a more immediate communication with the ocean, but it is not so conveniently sitviated for intercourse with many parts of the island. Its excellent harbour, however, and its very desirable situation for the cod and herring fisheries, will probably, at no very distant period, make it a place of considerable importance. It is well calculated for the centre of any trade car¬ ried on within the Gulf of Lawrence. The har¬ bour is not frozen over for some time after all the other harbours in the gulf, and it opens earlier in the spring. A few hours will carry a vessel from it to the , through the Gut of Canso ; and vessels can lay their course from thence to Three Rivers with a south-west wind, (which prevails in the sum¬ mer,) which they cannot do to Charlotte Town . This harbour lies also more in the track to Quebec , and other places up the gulf. Its access is safe, having a fine broad and deep entrance, free from sand-bars, or indeed any danger ; and can be easily distinguished by two islands, one on each side. Excellent fishing- grounds lie in its vicinity ; and herrings enter it in large shoals, early in May. On Saturday evenings, or on Sunday mornings, the Acadian French fishing- shallops come in from the fishing-grounds, close to Three Rivers , to pass Sunday within the harbour. VOL . I. T