L'Etang Islands Preserve

The Park Islands, an archipelago of six small islands (totalling 18 ha; 43.5 acres), Cochrane's Island (8 ha; 19 acres) and one waterfront lot (9 ha; 22 acres) on the mainland were donated to the Nature Trust by Robert K. Stewart in 2002. The seven islands and the property are located in the L'Etang Estuary, in coastal Charlotte County.

A sheltered harbour, the L'Etang Estuary features islands, pocket beaches and tombolos (sand deposits between mainland and island) at the mouth of the L'Etang River. Due to limited freshwater inflow, the estuary's water is similar to that of the Bay of Fundy, and has been historically significant for feeding and staging by waterfowl, shorebirds and gulls.

Osprey, Bald Eagle, Loons and Great-Blue Herons have been spotted on the L'Etang Islands. Coastal landscapes of the L'Etang are remarkably undeveloped, and road access is challenging. Because of this, the area remains a natural paradise for a few kayakers and boaters who venture to its waters.