A U.S. couple that has owned Henry Island for 35 years is weighing a sale of the nearly 90-hectare property, which lies a short boat ride from Port Hood and is reachable only by water. The decision comes as William F. Baker, now 84, debates whether to part with the property he and his wife have long called home.
Henry Island is described by the owners as a remote getaway featuring a four-bedroom family home and a lighthouse that remains fully functional. The island’s accessibility is limited to boating, underscoring its isolated nature off Cape Breton’s coast.
The report notes the couple’s long tenure on Henry Island, highlighting their near three-and-a-half decades of ownership. With Baker in contemplation of selling, the future of the island—its ownership, upkeep, and potential new caretaker—remains uncertain.
There is no further information in the material about prospective buyers, asking price, or anticipated timeline for a decision. The story emphasizes the personal connection the couple has with the island and the practical realities of maintaining a property that is reachable only by boat.
