Long Island is an island in the

Kennebecasis River The Kennebecasis River ( ) is a tributary of the Saint John River in southern New Brunswick, Canada. The name Kennebecasis is thought to be derived from the Mi'kmaq "''Kenepekachiachk''", meaning "little long bay place." It runs for approximately ...

near

Rothesay, New Brunswick Rothesay () is a town located in Kings County, New Brunswick, Canada. It is adjacent to the City of Saint John along the Kennebecasis River. Geography Located along the lower Kennebecasis River valley, Rothesay borders the city of Saint John ...

. The island is accessible by boat during warm months and by crossing the ice in the winter.

Nature Preserves

The island contains two nature preserves:

Minister's Face Nature Preserve Minister's Face Nature Preserve is a nature preserve on Long Island in New Brunswick's Kennebecasis River northwest of the town of Rothesay. Minister's Face is home to several endangered species of plants, as well as a nesting site for peregrine f ...

and Rayworth Beach Nature Preserve.

References

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