A self-sustaining private island in Canada sold for $6 million — it can only be reached by boat or helicopter

Strum Island, a 10-acre private island in Nova Scotia, Canada, was sold for $6 million (USD) in September 2025. The island, accessible only by boat or helicopter, features a 9,500-square-foot lodge, gardens, and facilities for duck hunting and sailing. It includes self-sustaining infrastructure like mainland-connected electricity, a well, and a sewer system.