Experience the Treasured Stories of Oak Island (2024)

FAQs

Can you visit The Curse of Oak Island? ›

Please note that Oak Island is privately owned and closed to the public.

Various items have surfaced over the years that were found on the island, some of which have since been dated to be hundreds of years old. Although these items can be considered treasure in their own right, no significant main treasure site has ever been found.

Please note that Oak Island is private with no public access to the island permitted at this time.

The Owners remain committed to sharing the Oak Island story and during 2023 completed a new Welcome Centre, Archaeology Interpretation and Science Lab. The goal for 2024 is to renovate the Interpretive Centre and prepare for a future reopen date (TBD). Until then, the causeway and island remains closed to visitors.

Oak Island is populated on a seasonal basis with two permanent homes and two cottages being occupied part-time. While the island remains private property, public access is granted to those who schedule tours ahead of time.

Friends of Oak Island Society

Tour was about 2.5hrs in length and didn't really show me what I expected to see.

Know their net worth, here. How much does Rick and Marty Lagina earn from their TV show? Marty has an estimated net worth of $100 million while his brother Rick owns $10 million according to celebrity net worth. Lagina brothers are very popular in Michigan.

DNA sequencing revealed one of the bones came from someone with Middle Eastern ancestry, boosting the link with the Knights Templar and Oak Island. A piece of leather was also found, suggested to be from a bookbinding, aiding the theory that the treasure under Oak Island could perhaps be some sort of manuscript.

Maddie Lagina

Martin Lagina / Daughter

Oak Island Tours Inc. have posted the following on their website: ​Oak Island is a private island and is CLOSED until further notice. the Interpretive Centre will remain closed to visitors until further notice.

Can you swim at Oak Island? ›

Because Oak Island is a south facing beach, the water may not be as clear, but the current is not as severe making it better for swimming in general. But be aware there are still rip tides and currents and there are no lifeguards on the island.

Oak Island Paid Parking Quick Facts

Non-residents, visitors and anyone without a Town Resident Decal/Pass will be required to purchase a paid parking permit on a per-vehicle basis in order to park in all designated parking areas except those specifically marked for Town residents.

The island itself is marked by the Atlantic Ocean to the south, and the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) to the north. With approximately 8,400 residents year round (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020), the Town boasts a summertime population that swells to nearly 50,000 visitors and seasonal residents alike.

Southport would be closest to Oak Island. Cute little town.

NeighborhoodScout's research shows that Oak Island's violent crime rate is 1 per one thousand inhabitants, which is about average for all communities in America, across all population sizes.

But for those of you new to the show, where is the location of the actual island in real life? Here we go beyond the flat reality of the television screen to look at where the documentary reality show is filmed. Oak Island is a a rugged landmass located off the coast of Canada's Maritime Province, Nova Scotia.

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They include the US Passport, US Passport Card, Enhanced Driver's License or Enhanced ID Card or NEXUS Card. Utilizing an approved travel document is highly recommended for travelers.

Marty is married to his wife Olivia and together they have two children, Alex and Maddie. The Curse of Oak Island fans will recognise Alex as he is also a team member on the hunt.

The privately owned island is connected to the mainland by a causeway, which links Oak Island to Crandall's Point. It's currently the only connection to the island. The island is best known for various theories about possible buried treasure or historical artifacts, and the associated exploration.