Official place names are essential for communications and transportation. There are many publications available federally and from the provinces and territories. Joseph Bouchette's topographical and statistical work of 1815 was a precursor to today's naming reference works. Concise Gazetteer of Canada, first edition, 1997. Next time you use a place name, stop and think about the story it tells.
Place names can be all sorts of things.
Some are practical, some are inspirational, some are poignant, some are fun. But every one has some story to tell about Canada or its people. On a fine bright day A bundle-buggy boogied At the break of day. In the bundle-boogie bop. With permission of the author.