Oak Island

Oak Island
Island and Wharf, 1931
Geography
LocationNova Scotia, Canada
Coordinates44°30′49″N 64°17′38″W / 44.5135°N 64.2939°W / 44.5135; -64.2939
Total islands1
Administration
Canada
ProvinceNova Scotia
Demographics
PopulationSeasonal[a]

Oak Island is a privately owned island in Lunenburg County on the south shore of Nova Scotia, Canada. The tree-covered island is one of several islands in Mahone Bay, and is connected to the mainland by a causeway. The nearest community is the rural community of Western Shore which faces the island, while the nearest village is Chester. The island is best known for various theories about buried treasure or historical artifacts, and the associated attempts to explore the site.

  1. ^ "David Blankenship". History Channel. Archived from the original on January 18, 2018. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
  2. ^ "Dan Blankenship". www.oakislandtreasure.co.uk. Retrieved January 17, 2018.


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