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5 Islands occurs as community by owning the people of 260 placed on the in the north shore of the Minas Basin, home of the large tides in the world. These are known as, logically, when 5 little islands - Moose, Diamond, Long, Egg, & Pinnacle - placed upright off a coast. Native Mi'kmaq legend has it that the five islands were created when their god Glooscap threw the land that forms the islands from his hand into the bay where they are located. Lobster and clam fishing are two local sources of income around 5 Islands. 5 Islands got the lighthouse in operation from 1914 to 1993.
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Sand Point Beach Campground Offers 94 campsites on a beach on the Glooscap Trail. Lists facilities, attractions, location, seasonal information, rates and booking contact. Pets welcome. Five Islands Provincial Park Open mid-May through mid-October, the park features 90 metre sea cliffs overlooking the world's higest tides and offers a 90 site campground and a beach. Describes attractions, facilities and location. Virtual Field Trip, Stop 7: Five Islands Delta A geological description of the Five Islands delta, Cobequid Highland glaciers and the DeGeer Sea from an aerial perspective. Describes the local area in detail, with photos and references. Five Islands A description of the area concentrating on geology and rock formations with photos and footnotes, from the Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University. Five Island Lighthouse The Nova Scotia Lighthouse Preservation Society presents information on this wooded pepperpot lighthouse overlooking the Minas Basin. Features description, history, photos, directions, hours and admission. Five Islands Fish Market Supplies fresh fish, dulce and seafood from the Bay of Fundy. Includes links to local attractions and maps of the area. |
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