Most believe that they fished, harvested dulse and birds' eggs, hunted seals, seabirds and harbour porpoises, and returned to the mainland in winter since no large game was on the island and there were few opportunities to fish or hunt marine life. The Norse are probably the first Europeans to visit Grand Manan, possibly as a headquarters while exploring both Bay of Fundy and Gulf of Maine. Bed and breakfasts, country inns, cottages, a motel and restaurants are located in North Head. With over 175 homes, the majority were built before 1946.
Cottages are available to rent.
With a population of 185, this is the smallest and most closely-knit community on the island. The vast majority of the 70 homes here were built before 1946. Cottages are available to rent. There are 220 homes, the majority built before 1960. Cottages and restaurants can be found here.