Partridge Island

Partridge Island

Partridge Island, near historic Ottawa House, is one of the basalt headlands and islands that are a signature of the Geopark. Partridge Island is sacred to the Mi’kmaq, who call it Wa’so’q – Heaven.

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Partridge Island, near historic Ottawa House, is one of the basalt headlands and islands that are a signature of the Geopark. Partridge Island is sacred to the Mi’kmaq, who call it Wa’so’q – Heaven. Follow the gravel tombolo, hike to the top, walk by the fishing weir at low tide, hunt for agate, and feel KlusKap’s presence as the fog drifts by.

Geological Formation: North Mountain Basalt and Blomidon formations
Age: Late Triassic-Early Jurassic (circa 200 million years)
Directions: Travel approximately 3km (2mi) from Main Street, Parrsboro along Whitehall Road, turn left just past the Ottawa House Museum, and follow the unpaved road to the right where you may park along the highpoint of the gravel beach (a tombolo) that leads to Partridge Island. The trailhead to the top of Partridge Island begins where the gravel road meets the island.
GPS Coordinates: 45.367205, -64.335085
Tide Times: http://www.tides.gc.ca/eng/station?sid=255

Ancestors Live Here Video Series: Wa’so’q: Heaven Wa’so’q on Vimeo

- Partridge Island: https://vimeo.com/87139846

- Grandmothers Cooking Pot https://vimeo.com/87139841

- Partridge Island Geology https://vimeo.com/93893899