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As its name indicates, Petit Canal (small canal) is one of the smallest canals 

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that was dug by the local population during the 18th century, 

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the actual “Bakadé” flowing within the town and allowing the ferries crossing towards Morne-à-l’Eau

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while following the marine “Grand cul de sac”.

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The initial name of the district was the "Mancenillier", 

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the name given to a sweet-smelling tree but with toxic fruits 

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which is said to have poisoned many of Christopher Columbus sailors at the very beginning of the colonization of the island.

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Its inhabitants are called the “Canaliens” or “Moun Kannal”.