Roy Island, Nova Scotia
Roy Island Geography
- Official Name: Roy Island
- Geographic Feature Type Category: Terrain Feature
- Geographic Feature Type: Island
- Affiliated Community: Melmerby Beach
- Latitude / Longitude: 45.6606, -62.524574
Roy Island Maps
- 1:50k Topographic NTS Maps: 011E10
- 1:250k Topographic NTS Map: 011E
- 1879 Pictou County Atlas Map: Section 14
- Nova Scotia Land Grant Map: NS Land Grant map 092 & NS Land Grant map 093
- Nova Scotia 1:10k Topographic Maps: 1045650062500 (Chance Harbour)
- Other Maps:
About Roy Island
Roy Island, located in the community of Melmerby Beach is connected to the main land by a 2 km long sandy spit. It is one of the small but memorable coastal features that help define the character of the community. Situated just offshore from the famous sandy shoreline, the island is a low, rocky outcrop shaped by wind, waves, and the steady rhythms of the Northumberland Strait.
Its rugged, weather‑worn appearance contrasts beautifully with the smooth, sun‑warmed sands of “The Merb,” creating a landscape that feels both serene and dynamic. It contains an easy loop trail that follows the coastline, winds through some wooded areas, and provides a nice view of the Northumberland Strait. For locals, it’s a familiar backdrop woven into memories of beach days, family outings, and the timeless rhythm of the Northumberland Strait.
Kings Head and Melmerby Beach Map
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