The finding of treasure in Nova Scotia, though there have been many instances of it, is not as simple as it sounds, for there is much supernatural belief behind it. In fact, it is often difficult to get local men to work on excavations because they have heard such awesome stories all their lives.

Download Oak Island author D’Arcy O’Connor’s research notes, taken from Folklore of Lunenburg County; Nova Scotia by Dr. Helen Creighton, printed in 1950.

Download notes on the Folklore of Lunnenberg County.