 1961 photo of power lines between Dry Ledge, and Macs Island. | |
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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Bay of Fundy |
| Area | 180 ha (440 acres) [1] |
| Administration | |
Canada | |
| Province | New Brunswick |
| County | Charlotte |
| Parish | West Isles Parish |
Macs Island (also called McMaster Island) is located in the Bay of Fundy between Pendleton Island and L'etete. It is the largest of the 40 isles in the eastern archipelago off Deer Island, New Brunswick, Canada. [1]
It is frequented by dolphins and seals. [1]
There has been interest in conservation efforts to secure the Ship's Cove inlet on the eastern shore of the island which is used as safe anchorage, and for picnickers and sightseers. [2] [1] Proposals for a tidal power station have proposed a dam between the mainland and Macs Island, 500 metres long [3] and further from Macs Island to Jameson Island onward to New Ireland, Pendleton Island, English Island and Deer Island. [3]
With one of the few saltwater ponds in the archipelago, it houses stickleback and mummichog fish, as well as birds such as kingfishers and herons. [1]
In 1829, James S. MacMaster transferred ownership of MacMasters Island and Hardwood Island to Charlotte MacMaster, through his partner Mr. Allanshaw. [4]
