Ram Island
Ram Island, is a small island located along the south side of Caribou Island near Mackenzie Point. It was formerly known as Mackenzie Island, until an official name change in 1970.
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Salisbury Bight
Salisbury Bight is a broad, shallow indentation along the Cape John shoreline, forming part of the southern curve of John Bay. A bight differs from a bay in that it is typically wider and less recessed, creating a gentle concave sweep of coastline rather than a deeply indented harbor. Salisbury Bight exemplifies this form, with its open, shallow waters and low-lying shoreline that historically provided both challenges and opportunities for navigation and settlement.
North Beach
Located along the northern shore of Pictou Island at the end of Factory Road, North Beach is a beautiful sandy beach with views of Prince Edward Island (on clear days), and was where many of the old canning factories were located on the island.
John Dans Cove
Located at the northern shore of Pictou Island. John Dans Cove is a large protected sandy area with limited public access.
Roger Point
Located at the southern tip of Pictou Island, Roger Point is a large sandy area that extends southerly into the Northumberland Strait. It contains beautiful sandbars and warmer water but does not have any easy public access. The only way to access the area is to walk along the rocky coastline from the Pictou Island wharf (or staying at an accommodation that has access).
Wharf Beach
Located just west of the Pictou Island wharf , Wharf Beach is an ideal place for day trips to Pictou Island. The beach is great spot for swimming and relaxing on beautiful warm sand and is a short walk to the Pictou Island Market.
East End Beach
Located at John MacCallum Memorial Park, on the easternmost tip of Pictou Island, East End Beach is renowned for its stunning sand and excellent swimming conditions
Mackenzie Point
Mackenzie Point is a small headland located along the south side of Caribou Island near Hansons Cove, extending out into Caribou Harbour. Several Mackenzie families held land grants in this area.