Trunk Island, Hamilton

#18 among attractions in Hamilton

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This article is for the island in Bermuda. For the island in British Columbia, Canada, see Trunk Island.

Trunk Island is the largest island in Harrington Sound, Bermuda. Its area is 7 acres, and it contains two properties: a mansion plot and a cottage plot. The island has been owned by the Tucker/Gardner family since the early 19th century and was used as a summer camp for Bermudian groups such as Sea Scouts and Girl Guides in the 1920s and 1930s. It remains privately owned by descendants of the first owners, although a share of the ownership of the mansion plot has now been donated to the Bermuda Zoological Society, which supports educational programs at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo. The Bermuda Zoological Society purchased the cottage property and has created a living classroom throughout the island. ()

Coordinates: 32°20'0"N, 64°43'38"W

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Trunk Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Crystal Cave, Bermuda Aquarium, Crystal Cave, National Museum of Bermuda.

1.4 miNE
Natural attraction, Park, Cave
Crystal Cave
36 min walk • Nestled in the lush subtropical paradise of Bermuda, the Crystal Cave is an underground marvel that captivates visitors with its ethereal beauty. Discovered in 1907, this subterranean wonderland is famous for its crystal-clear azure waters and striking stalactite...
0.9 miSW
Aquarium, Natural history museum, Museum
Bermuda Aquarium, Hamilton
24 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque city of Hamilton, Bermuda, the Bermuda Aquarium is a vibrant window into the marine life of the North Atlantic and a hidden gem for nature enthusiasts. Founded in 1926, this quaint yet captivating facility offers visitors an intimate look at...
0.6 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Crystal Cave
16 min walk • Crystal Cave is a cave in the British overseas territory of Bermuda. It is located in Hamilton Parish, close to Castle Harbour. The cave is approximately 500 m long, and 62 m deep. The lower 19–20 m of the cave are below water level.
0.9 miSW
Maritime museum, Museum
National Museum of Bermuda, Flatts Village
24 min walk • The National Museum of Bermuda, previously the Bermuda Maritime Museum from its opening in 1974 until 2009, explores the maritime and island history of Bermuda.
~1950 ftSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Harrington Sound
10 min walk • Harrington Sound is a large inland body of water in the northeast of the main island of Bermuda. It is surrounded by the main island on all sides, only appearing open to the ocean via a small channel called Flatt's Inlet in the southwest.
1.2 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Town Hill, Flatts Village
31 min walk • Town Hill is the highest point on the island of Bermuda at 79 metres.
1.2 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Mangrove Lake, Flatts Village
32 min walk • Mangrove Lake is Bermuda's largest lake. Like many of Bermuda's other lakes, it is brackish, as it lies close to the Atlantic Ocean and can be inundated by it in storms.