Nestled on Pictou Island, less than five miles off the coast of Nova Scotia, Crannog is a true Canadian treasure. A private island paradise of untouched beauty in a peaceful corner of the earth, Crannog connects you with the gentle, untamed and authentic natural world.

This six-mile-long, forest-covered island in the Northumberland Strait is home to a tranquil and friendly community of less than 20 families. The island’s north shore, where Crannog is located, is roughly 6 miles from the southern shores of Prince Edward Island, another stunning Atlantic Canadian landmark. This area of water is collectively known as the Gulf of St. Lawrence, home to some of the warmest waters north of the shores of the Carolinas in the southeastern US. Here you can enjoy all the spectacular beauty and wildlife of Canada’s great outdoors, including a population of seals – an ancient symbol of protection – that has made its home on the beach at Crannog.

The white sand and warm, crystal blue water is idyllic for swimming, wading, sunbathing, sea kayaking, boating, sailing, and simply relishing in nature’s beauty. At night, you can view the stunning majesty of the stars and northern lights – in the same sky that led the European explorers to the area hundreds of years ago.

The fragrant forest that lushly covers Crannog is filled with both coniferous and deciduous trees and a mossy, soft forest floor. Gentle trails are dotted with distinct species of plant life, such as dogwood, lady slippers, Chanterelle mushrooms, and Canadian yew. Wild bunnies scamper through fields of wildflowers and birds of all kinds such as bald eagles, blue herons, cormorants, hummingbirds, plovers, sandpipers, loons, squaw ducks, songbirds, and Canada geese in migration share the airspace of this natural utopia.

Whether you enjoy hiking, bird-watching, quiet picnics or just a reflective stroll along the shore, Crannog offers you the best of nature that will tame even a wild soul – at least for a short while.