Henry Island, a 220‑acre retreat four kilometres from Port Hood, Nova Scotia, has gone on the market for C$6.99 million, according to a listing by Sotheby’s International Realty Canada. The property features a renovated four‑bed house, a 53‑foot lighthouse that began operation in 1902, and full off‑grid amenities including solar panels and rainwater harvesting.
The Bakers first acquired the island in 1991, a year after Parks Canada declared the lighthouse a federal heritage structure. Over the next three decades, they restored the house, installed renewable energy systems, and wrote a book detailing their island life, “Lighthouse Island: Our Family Escape.”
Baker, now in his eighties, explained that the decision to sell stems from the dispersion of his children and grandchildren across the globe, making regular visits increasingly difficult. He seeks a buyer who will keep the island untouched, preserving its natural and historic character.
The listing marks the first time Henry Island has been offered to the public in its history, which traces back to its 1832 settlement and a post office that opened in 1882. The island’s isolation—accessible only by boat or helicopter—has contributed to its allure among affluent buyers seeking privacy.
Prospective buyers can contact Sotheby’s for viewings and are encouraged to consider the island’s heritage status, which imposes preservation obligations. The sale will close once a suitable buyer is found, with the Bakers poised to transfer ownership by the end of the year.