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Welcome to Grand Manan, NB – Featuring Resource Files from the Past and Present.

May 31, 2023June 4, 2023 artmackay

WELCOME! The beautiful islands of the Grand Manan Archipelago are located at the mouth of the Bay of Fundy. Because my mother was a Guptill from Grand Harbour, I have had a lifelong connection to the Island which included family … Continue reading Welcome to Grand Manan, NB – Featuring Resource Files from the Past and Present.

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LOOKING BACK – ARTICLE 3 – Gulls & Ghosts at Kent Island, Grand Manan

October 15, 2023January 7, 2024 artmackay

Way back about 60 years ago when I was doing my biological research on Grand Manan, I got lots of ideas and “help” from my family folks and others on Grand Manan. The next 3 posts are about the help … Continue reading LOOKING BACK – ARTICLE 3 – Gulls & Ghosts at Kent Island, Grand Manan

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LOOKING BACK – Article 2 -Uncle Fult & the Headless Ghost of Kent Island

October 14, 2023October 13, 2023 artmackay

Way back about 60 years ago when I was doing my biological research on Grand Manan, I got lots of ideas and “help” from my family folks and others on Grand Manan. The next 3 posts are about the help … Continue reading LOOKING BACK – Article 2 -Uncle Fult & the Headless Ghost of Kent Island

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LOOKING BACK – Lois Guptill (MacKay) – A Collection of Vintage Grand Manan Postcards.

October 14, 2023 artmackay

Found these “new” postcards in Mom’s things. Not sure the date, but they are old for sure!! Continue reading LOOKING BACK – Lois Guptill (MacKay) – A Collection of Vintage Grand Manan Postcards.

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LOOKING BACK – Family, Research, and GHOSTS!!!

October 13, 2023 artmackay

Way back about 60 years ago when I was doing my biological research on Grand Manan, I got lots of ideas and “help” from my family folks and others on Grand Manan. The next 3 posts are about the help … Continue reading LOOKING BACK – Family, Research, and GHOSTS!!!

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GEOLOGY: Old 1872 Grand Manan Copper Mine reopened in 1964

October 11, 2023 artmackay

Originally posted on ARCHIVE ATLANTIC:
Compiled by Art MacKay A Toronto group who have been diamond drilling and prospecting on the Island since early spring recently opened the entrance to the old copper mine at Sloop Cove on the Western… Continue reading GEOLOGY: Old 1872 Grand Manan Copper Mine reopened in 1964

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QUESTIONS – Why is a Grand Manan map in The Geological Society of London?

October 9, 2023 artmackay

Seems this map has/had the Brits wondering why a Grand Manan map would be part of their treasured possessions. Read their analysis … and smile at least! Continue reading QUESTIONS – Why is a Grand Manan map in The Geological Society of London?

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STORMS – The Saxby Gale hits Grand Manan in 1869

July 13, 2023 artmackay

Storms are something that Grand Manan experiences frequently, but the Saxby Gale was something else!! Continue reading STORMS – The Saxby Gale hits Grand Manan in 1869

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CREATURES – Amphibians & Reptiles on Grand Manan

July 12, 2023 artmackay

THE AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES OF GRAND MANAN ISLAND – Art MacKay – 1964 During the writer’s stay on the Grand Manan Archipelago, a considerable amount of time was spent searching for amphibians and reptiles. Numerous streams, ponds, and puddles, as … Continue reading CREATURES – Amphibians & Reptiles on Grand Manan

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PLACES – Kent Island Article at CBC July 10, 2023.

July 10, 2023 artmackay

Interesting article at CBC today!!! https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/the-wild-history-of-kent-island-nb-1.6890324?cmp=rss Continue reading PLACES – Kent Island Article at CBC July 10, 2023.

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LINKS – Links to everything about Grand Manan Geology. Bookmark this!!

July 9, 2023July 12, 2023 artmackay

Interested in Grand Manan Geology??  Bookmark this post and follow the links to dozens of interesting sites. ENJOY!! Continue reading LINKS – Links to everything about Grand Manan Geology. Bookmark this!!

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