Clarke Island

100 acres of private tranquil and untouched beauty lies less than 20 miles from the cosmopolitan city of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Clarke Island is truly one of the last jewels of Nova Scotia's desirable South Shore. A short drive along the scenic Lighthouse Route leads you to this beautiful island nestled just 100 yards off shore in the protected cove of Blind Bay.

Clarke Island is a natural paradise; whales, seals, and bald eagles are just some of the wildlife that can be seen from the island. It is ideal for anyone seeking the solitude of their own private paradise or wanting to develop a small community in a safe haven. Private right of way access from the mainland and a 30 foot fishing boat complete this once in a lifetime opportunity. This rare island is still in one pristine piece.

Sailing and boating around Clarke Island is nothing but spectacular. Deep water surrounds the island. The area between Clarke and the neighbouring Big Island is a deep mooring - a safe haven to boats in the worst of storms. The multitude of small islands in Blind Bay makes these waters perfect for kayaking and canoeing, while the unobstructed Atlantic is a half mile away.

The vegetation on Clarke Island ranges from soft grasses to old growth pines with a foot of peat moss on the floor. The shores are rimmed with beautiful white and gray granite and a soft sand beach along the back. The hills are covered with low shrubs that turn bright crimson in the fall while lower areas are home to fields of ferns.

The ocean is crystal clear. Whales enter the cove's mouth, seals frolic near the shores and a pair of bald eagles has been known to nest on the island. Many varieties of fish inhabit the waters while some of the tastiest mussels in the world abound around the island's shores. Clarke Island is a prime fishing ground for Nova Scotia's famous lobster.