August 2019 Issue #32 August 2019 Issue #32 | Page 217

1 – Borgles Island
Borgles Island, one of Nova Scotia’s 100 Wild Islands, is located about 80 kilometres
east of Halifax and encompasses about 215 hectares of white sand beaches, and an-
cient boreal rain forests that have been virtually untouched for 10,000 years.
A long white sand bar sits between two beaches on Borgles. Tucker’s Head, a spot
with a view of the rest of the islands can be reached by paddlers and hikers.
Green says Borgles was the most threatened island by potential development. Recent-
ly, a developer hoped to clear cut the island, making way for homes and a golf course.
Now, Green says the no trespassing signs the developer stuck up will be removed and
the island will be preserved. The island is home to more than 100 species of birds.
“It’s staying as is and people can continue to enjoy it,” he says.
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