Johns Island

Last UpdateDecember 14, 2004

South West Paddlers Association has been given permission to use this island for tenting during paddling trips. Paddlers are urged to promote no trace camping. The best camping is on the flat area toward the northeast end of the island at the bar.

Location: in bay off of Lower East Pubnico

Shoreline: beach/rocky, depending at what location you land on the island

Type of access: by boat only

Parking: at Woods Harbour Wharf (Falls Point). Johns Island is easily accessed from here, taking into consideration the 3 or 4 knot tide in the Cockerwit Passage.

Government wharf: n/a

Public slipway: n/a

Public concrete ramp: n/a

Topographic reference: 20p/12 (Pubnico)

Marine chart #4210 ( Cape Sable-Pubnico Harbour)

GPS reading: UTM grid (74) (25)

Name of owner: Murray/Therese Furrier, California, U.S.A.

Private exit: yes

Private access: yes