1 – Borgles Island
HALIFAX
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 ancient 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 . Recently , 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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