The Sad Story Of Partridge Island
PHOTO: MARK HEMMINGS/NEW BRUNSWICK MUSEUM COLLECTION—X13631
Partridge Island, viewed from Saint John.
It's considered one of the best-kept historical secrets in the country--Partridge Island, also known as Canada's Emerald Isle.
But unless you've got special permission from the Canadian Coast Guard, about the only way you'll get a good look at this national and provincial historic site is through a pair of binoculars from the mainland in Saint John, N.B.
Located at the mouth of Saint John Harbour, this modest--approximately 24 acres--piece of real estate is connected to the mainland by an old stone breakwater. According to native legend, the ...