How to get by car to Oak Island, the paradise for treasure hunters?

Located in Lunenburg County on the south shore of Nova Scotia, Canada, Oak Island has been the focus of “the world's longest and most expensive treasure hunt.”

Oak Island causeway

Is there a road to Oak Island?

The privately owned island is connected to the mainland by a causeway, which links Oak Island to Crandall's Point. It’s currently the only connection to the island, best known for various theories about possible buried treasure or historical artifacts and the associated exploration. Today, the majority of the island is owned by Oak Island Tours.

How far is Oak Island from the mainland?

The causeway is 200 meters (660 feet) long, and more than 1,500 cubic yards of compacted fill were necessary to build it. After its construction, visitors have been able to walk or drive onto the island to partake in guided tours. Visitation is only through pre-booked guided tours.

When was the causeway to Oak Island built?

Tucked away on the western end of the island, the causeway was finished on October 16th, 1965. It was constructed by Robert Dunfield and Mel Chappell to allow excavation equipment to reach the island, the site of what many consider to be the world's greatest treasure hunt. For over 200 years, Oak Island has intrigued and mystified historians, treasure hunters, and those interested in learning the truth. Today, with the popularity of the TV series "The Curse of Oak Island," interest in the ongoing dig and discoveries has piqued the interest of viewers around the world. This land bridge allowed a great excavating machine to be transported to the “treasure” area. Today it is chained off and marked “Private/No Hunting or Trespassing/Danger.”
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