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'''Panmure Island''' is a small [[Canada|Canadian]] island located off the east coast of [[Prince Edward Island]] in the [[Lot 61, Prince Edward Island|Lot 61]] township in [[Kings County, Prince Edward Island|Kings County]]. |
'''Panmure Island''' is a small 800 acre [[Canada|Canadian]] island located off the east coast of [[Prince Edward Island]] in the [[Lot 61, Prince Edward Island|Lot 61]] township in [[Kings County, Prince Edward Island|Kings County]]. |
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The island is located about 1 km from the nearest point on Prince Edward Island. Panmure Island was connected to Prince Edward Island by sand bars at low tide but since the 1960s, an artificial [[causeway]] has carried a road to the island. |
The island is located about 1 km from the nearest point on Prince Edward Island. Panmure Island was connected to Prince Edward Island by sand bars at low tide but since the 1960s, an artificial [[causeway]] has carried a road to the island. |
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This causeway also created an extensive [[barrier beach]] and sand dune formation, which is now protected by [[Panmure Island Provincial Park]]; this park is not actually located on the island but along the causeway. The causeway has faced increased wave erosion in recent years and the provincial government has spent a significant amount to preserve the connection despite rising sea levels and increased storms. |
This causeway also created an extensive [[barrier beach]] and sand dune formation, which is now protected by [[Panmure Island Provincial Park]]; this park is not actually located on the island but along the causeway. The causeway has faced increased wave erosion in recent years and the provincial government has spent a significant amount to preserve the connection despite rising sea levels and increased storms. |
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The island contains the oldest wooden lighthouse on Prince Edward Island, near the northern end of the causeway. |
The island contains the oldest wooden lighthouse on Prince Edward Island, near the northern end of the causeway. Built in 1853, the historic 18 metre (58.5 feet) high lighthouse structure has gabled windows, and four stories with a warning beacon atop. It sits on the northeast shore alerting ships of the dangerous shoals that has been responsible for several shipwrecks in the region. Tours of the lighthouse are available in the summer months. |
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A school was also built on the island in 1897 for $150, and had a total of seven pupils the first year. |
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- This article is about the island. Consult Panmure Island for information about the community.
Panmure Island is a small 800 acre Canadian island located off the east coast of Prince Edward Island in the Lot 61 township in Kings County.
The island is located about 1 km from the nearest point on Prince Edward Island. Panmure Island was connected to Prince Edward Island by sand bars at low tide but since the 1960s, an artificial causeway has carried a road to the island.
This causeway also created an extensive barrier beach and sand dune formation, which is now protected by Panmure Island Provincial Park; this park is not actually located on the island but along the causeway. The causeway has faced increased wave erosion in recent years and the provincial government has spent a significant amount to preserve the connection despite rising sea levels and increased storms.
The island contains the oldest wooden lighthouse on Prince Edward Island, near the northern end of the causeway. Built in 1853, the historic 18 metre (58.5 feet) high lighthouse structure has gabled windows, and four stories with a warning beacon atop. It sits on the northeast shore alerting ships of the dangerous shoals that has been responsible for several shipwrecks in the region. Tours of the lighthouse are available in the summer months.
A school was also built on the island in 1897 for $150, and had a total of seven pupils the first year.
The island is home to the community of Panmure Island, which derives its name from the island.
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