Deer Island

The smallest inhabited island among the Fundy Isles, Deer Island is lined with many herring, lobster and salmon fishing villages and home of the Old Sow Whirlpool.  Visible three hours prior to high tide from Deer Island Point Park, the Old Sow Whirlpool is the largest tidal whirlpool in the Western Hemisphere.

Population:  851
Industries:  Fishing

Interesting Facts:

• Deer Island is 45 sq. km

Community Links:

http://www.deerisland.nb.ca/
http://www.cyberlights.com/lh/canada/deerisland.htm

Popular Activities on Deer Island:

• Beachcombing
• Bird watching
• Fishing  
• Nature walks
• Sea kayaking

Getting to Deer Island

Two government ferries run between L'Etete, New Brunswick and Deer Island, New Brunswick daily.

L'Etete to Deer Island:  Departures every half hour between 6:30am and 5:00pm and every hour between 5:30pm and 10:30pm. 

Deer Island to L'Etete:  Departures every half hour between 6:00am and 5:00pm and every hour between 5:00pm and 10:00pm.

There is no toll for this ferry.

For more information pertaining to the Deer Island ferry service please visit www.deerisland.nb.ca/ferries.htm.

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