Spencer's Island, Nova Scotia
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Spencer's Island is a rural community in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia located at the western end of Greville Bay on the Bay of Fundy. The community is named after a small island of the same name located offshore from nearby Cape Spencer; the island, cape and community trace their name to a man named Spencer who is buried on the island.
Spencers' Island was an important shipbuilding centre during the latter days of the Age of Sail. Among the large output from her yards was the Amazon built in 1861 and later to become famous as the ill-fated Mary Celeste.
The community is located at 45º21'16"N, 64º42'54"W, with the community of Advocate Harbour to the west and the community of Port Greville and village of Parrsboro to the east.
The community of Spencer's Island contains a historic lighthouse dating to the turn of the 20th century, a beach, campground and cafe. The Lighthouse has recently been granted permission by the Canadian Coast Guard to turn the light back on, and is open to the public with pictures of the ship building and ship building artifacts on display. A picnic park has also been created for the public to enjoy.
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