Blomidon
2013 Season - May 17 to Sept. 2
Park Info: Rising majestically from the shores of the Minas Basin, Blomidon Provincial Park is renowned for its spectacular views. Blomidon's 759 ha (1,875 acres) include 180 m (600 ft.) high cliffs, a variety of habitats, striking natural features, abundant wildlife -- and the world's highest tides wash its shores. These natural attractions provide excellent opportunities for camping, hiking, beachcombing, photography or just appreciating nature.
WiFi is available at the admin building and surrounding area. Password required, please see the park receptionist.
To learn more about Blomidon Provincial Park, watch this Bay of Fundy Travel Show feature video.
Facilities and Services
Blomidon offers a 70-site campground with both woodland and open sites, two picnic areas, an unsupervised beach near the park entrance, and hiking trails. A group campsite, with kitchen shelter and fire grills, is available by reservation only.
Camping reservations can be made beginning April 2, 2013. See Reservations for details and conditions.
June 29, 2013 Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is the leader in wetland conservation. A registered charity, DUC partners with government, industry, non-profit organizations and landowners to conserve wetlands that are critical to waterfowl, wildlife and the environment. Learn all about the world of wetlands during DUC’s hands-on workshop. Your fun-filled experience will include critter dipping and investigation at a wetland site, as well as learning about the importance of conserving wetlands, during a fast-paced relay and/or migration headache activity! For all ages. For more information contact Kate at (902) 541-0874 or by email naugleke@gov.ns.ca, or visit our website at parks.gov.ns.ca. Rain or shine.
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July 6, 2013 This is an interactive talk on hawks, eagles and owls in NS. There are lots of mounts and fun family games to reinforce concepts learned. This is a great educational talk for the whole family! Meet at the interpretive building. Contact Kim at 902-679-6097 or email huskinkd@gov.ns.ca. |
July 20, 2013 Meet Smokey Bear and Nova Scotia forest fire fighters. Get a look at a forest fire truck and all the fire equipment that is used to keep Smokey and his wildlife friends’ safe in their forest homes. Meet at the interpretive building. Dress for weather conditions. Bring sunscreen, insect repellent, water and snacks. Sponsored by the NS Department of Natural Resources. Contact Cory at (902) 679-6097 or email isenorcz@gov.ns.ca. |
November 2, 2013 Join the Chebucto Hiking Club for a moderate 13 km hike at Blomidon Provincial Park. This hike is suitable for all ages and is rated 4C – a good deal of significant hill climbing and a significant part of the walk takes place on somewhat difficult terrain (rocky, rooted paths). We will meet at the Blomidon Provincial Park lower parking lot. Take Exit 11 off Hwy 101, follow Route 358 to Canning and Blomidon Park. Dress for weather conditions and wear hiking shoes or boots. Please bring water, snacks, and a lunch. Contact Blain at (902) 405-6365, email chebuctohiking@hotmail.com, or visit www.chc.chebucto.org. |
November 16, 2013 Join the Valley Trekkers Volkssport Club and follow forest trails along the bluff to view the Cumberland Shore across the Minas Basin of the Bay of Fundy. 10 and 13 km guided hikes available. Dress for weather conditions and wear sturdy hiking boots or shoes. Bring sunscreen, snacks and water. Please note the fee is $2.00 for members, free for new walkers. Meet at the lower parking lot, Blomidon Provincial Park. Contact Bert Currie at (902) 765-4051. |
A 14 km (8.5 mi.) system of interconnected trails provides access to a variety of habitats and numerous scenic look-offs within the park.
- Jodrey Trail - The 6 km (3.7 mi.) long trail skirts 183 m (600-ft.) sea cliffs with numerous viewing stations overlooking the Minas Basin. This trail winds through a sugar maple, yellow birch and beech forest and near the park's only bog. At Indian Springs Brook, a cairn commemorates the gift of 162 ha (400 acres) to the park by the late Roy Jodrey.
- Look-off Trail - The 1.6 km (1 mi.) long trail offers views of the Minas Basin and Five Islands Provincial Park, 24 km (15 mi.) across the bay.
- The Woodland Trail winds 3.2 km (1.9 mi.) through forest habitats of sugar maple, yellow birch, beech, and white spruce and balsam fir.
- The Borden Brook Trail - 3.5 km (2.2 mi.), the trail skirts a series of waterfalls while passing through a predominantly white spruce forest.
- A short interpretive trail also provides information on the hardwood and softwood forests of Nova Scotia.
- Blomidon Trail Brochure
The Look-off (12 km)
• Blomidon Look-off Provincial Park
Scots Bay (20 km)
• Cape Slipt Hiking Trail
Starrs Point (23 km)
• Prescott House Museum
Wolfville (29 km)
• Atlantic Theatre Festival
• Randall House Historical Museum
• Robie Tufts Nature Centre
• Acadia Univ. Botanical Gardens
Grand Pre (35 km)
• Grand-Pre National Historic Site
For more information on these and other attractions, please consult the NovaScotia.com or visit one of the many Visitor Information Centres.
Click here for a park map
X utm:
393912.813539
Y utm:
5012264.08225
Longitude:
64°21' 7.40" W
Latitude:
45°15' 21.13" N
Brochure