Tusket Islands facts for kids
The Tusket Islands are a group of islands in the Atlantic Ocean. They are located off the coast of Nova Scotia, a province in Canada. You can find them south of the town of Yarmouth.
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Discovering the Tusket Islands' Past
The Tusket Islands have a long history. In 1633, a person named Jean de Laite wrote about them. He called them "Isles aux Tangneux" in his book The New World.
The Mi'kmaq people also had a name for the islands. They called them "Aglassawakade." This name means "place of the English."
There is a fun local story about the islands. Some people believe that pirate treasure is hidden on one of them!
In the early days of European settlement, people built homes on the islands. This shows that the islands were once lived on by many families.
Exploring the Tusket Islands' Geography
The Tusket Islands stretch along the coast of Nova Scotia. They go from Pinkney's Point all the way to Wedgeport.
The tallest island is Big Tusket Island. It rises about 31 metres (102 feet) above the sea. Bald Tusket Island is also quite high, reaching 16 metres (52 feet).
Islands You Can Find
The Tusket Islands include many different islands, such as:
- Allen Island
- Pease Island
- Spectacle Island
- Ellenwood Island
- Murder Island (also known as Île du Massacre) - Local stories say this island got its name because of old mysteries. People have found human remains here, leading to many tales about its past.
- Harris Island
- Holmes Island
- Haymaker Island
- Turpentine Island
- Owls Head Island
- Eagle Island
- Marks Island
- Candlebox Island
- Tarpaulin Island
- Dog Island
- Calf Island
- Big Tusket Island (also known as St. Martin's Island)
- Green Island
- Inner Bald Tusket Island
- Outer Bald Tusket Island - This island is famous for being the location of a tiny, pretend country called the Principality of Outer Baldonia.
See also
In Spanish: Islas Tusket para niños
