McNutts Island

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Last Update March 3, 2005

McNutts Island or 'Razoir', as it was originally named by the French, is another paddlers paradise located in the mouth of the Shelburne Harbour.
Shelburne Harbour is approximately 7 kilometers long, itself making an interesting paddle and lots to explore. Cape Roseway Lighthouse is the third oldest lighthouse built in Nova Scotia, although the original lighthouse burnt. There is much to see and do on the island. From the government wharf where you land to the other end of the island where the lighthouse stands is a four mile walk. On your way to the lighthouse is an abandoned Coastal Battery built during the Second World War. It is easily missed as it is now disguised by overgrown trees and bushes. Paddlers may camp overnight near the Government Wharf. Usually, during the summer months, family members of the last Lighthouse Keeper are on the island as they have cottages there. The VanBuskirk's delight in sharing with you the history of the island as they knew it growing up as a Lighthouse keepers family.

Location: Mouth of Shelburne Harbour Shoreline: rocky Type of access: a good paddle route to the island from either Gunning Cove or Carleton Village Parking: n/a Government wharf: yes Public slipway: yes Public concrete ramp: no Topographic reference: 20p/11(Lockeport) Marine chart #4241(Lockeport-Cape Sable) or #4209 (Lockeport and Shelburne Harbour) GPS reading: UTM grid  03/14231(14)  48/36063(36) Name of owner: n/a