<P> Oak Island is a 57 - hectare ( 140 - acre ) privately owned island in Lunenburg County on the south shore of Nova Scotia , Canada . The tree - covered island is one of about 360 small islands in Mahone Bay and rises to a maximum of 11 metres ( 36 feet ) above sea level . The island is located 200 metres ( 660 feet ) from shore and connected to the mainland by a causeway and gate . The island is best known for various theories about possible buried treasure or historical artifacts , and the associated exploration . </P>
<P> Oak Island is a 57 - hectare ( 140 - acre ) privately owned island in Lunenburg County on the south shore of Nova Scotia , Canada . The tree - covered island is one of about 360 small islands in Mahone Bay and rises to a maximum of 11 metres ( 36 feet ) above sea level . The island is located 200 metres ( 660 feet ) from shore and connected to the mainland by a causeway and gate . The island is best known for various theories about possible buried treasure or historical artifacts , and the associated exploration . </P>
where is oak island located on a map
where is oak island located on a map
on the south shore of Nova Scotia , Canada .
on the south shore of Nova Scotia , Canada .