Five Islands

Five Islands is a rural community in Colchester County Nova Scotia with a population of 300 located on the north shore of the Minas Basin, home of the highest tides in the world. The islands form an exposed part of the North Mountain Basalt.It is named, logically, after five small islands - Moose, Diamond, Long, Egg, and Pinnacle - located just off the coast.

Five Islands had a lighthouse in operation from 1914 to 1999. It was moved several times due to erosion. The lighthouse has been preserved by a community group and may be visited in the summer at a local campground.

 

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    Located in Five Islands, Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Five Islands Ocean Resort and RV Campground in Five Islands offers 109 total RV sites, big rig friendly, 30 amp service, and full hook-ups as well as a Campground with washrooms, ocean/pool swimming, laundry, rec hall and playgrounds for kids at Five Islands Ocean Resort and RV Campground in Five Islands, Colchester County. READ MORE