The most common theory states that Marsoui comes from the Micmac word "malseou" meaning flint or firestone. However, town elders believe it is a corruption of the French word "marsouin" used to denote the small white porpoises that regularly navigate the waters of the region.

A rather curious fact: during prohibition in the U.S., Marsoui was a popular destination for bootleggers pursued by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Here you'll also find commercial maple operations that use the latest technology. And just inside the town's borders, a monument pays homage to the air tragedy that claimed the lives of six Canadian soldiers in 1998.

Marsoui Website