McNabs Island

The Friends of McNabs Island Society, founded in 1990, is a volunteer-driven, non-profit, registered charity, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. We're dedicated to the preservation of McNabs, Lawlor and Devils Islands as parkland. The islands are located at the mouth of Halifax Harbour and provide a glimpse into Nova Scotia's colourful past and unspoiled natural beauty.

The Friends of McNabs Island promote McNabs Island as a Nature Park and Outdoor Classroom. The Society hosts events on McNabs Island such as picnics, nature and historical tours, and annual beach clean-ups. The society produces maps and brochures, the popular guidebook Discover McNabs Island, island posters and the Rucksack newsletter. The Friends raise funds to improve the park facilities and trails, building a Visitor Kiosk and installing composting toilets and trail signs. All these improvements make McNabs Island a welcoming park for Nova Scotians and our visitors from all over the world!