At Cape Chignecto Provincial Park, towering 180 m (600 ft.) sea cliffs rise from the Bay of Fundy, while the world's highest tides lap at their base. Best described as a wilderness park, it has 29 km (18 mi.) of pristine coastline, deep valleys, sheltered coves, rare plants, and remnant old-growth forests. The park offers over 40 km (25 mi.) of wilderness trails and remote walk-in campsites.
• The park is open 8am-6pm Monday to Saturday and 8am-5pm Sunday during the Summer season and from 8am-4:30pm seven days a week during the fall.
Please note: There are no drive-up sites in the park; however, there is a community-operated campground 5 km (3 mi.) east of the park.
Before Opening and after March 22, call (902) 667-3638 for further park information.
The park is open from May 18 to Oct. 8 for the 2012 Season and offers four walk-in campgrounds a wilderness cabin, bunkhouse and a picnic area.
Tenting/Camping
Campsite locations offer a variety of coastal vistas and appreciation of the unique landscape features
(ravines etc) at Cape Chignecto.(Click Map for larger image.)
New Yarmouth Campground
A system of high quality front country hiking trails (and backcountry trails) connect with these walk-in sites. Several hiking opportunities (coastal; ravine complex; inland; etc.) are readily available using these sites as a base camp.
Twenty-eight walk-in tent sites are accessible from a central parking lot and/or drop off area, situated 300 m and 75 m respectively from the first campsite. A small capacity ( 3 - 5 person ) walk-in group tenting site is situated adjacent to the drop off area. Individual walk-in tenting sites are designed to accommodate extended stays. Campsites are accessed via a multi-use/service trail with centralized pit privies and woodshed, each site has a fire grill and is well buffered from the others.
Backcountry Sites (Hike In)
Sites are only accessible from the trail head at Red Rocks. The coastal trail includes physically challenging conditions. Users should be physically fit and carry equipment appropriate for wilderness travel.
- Mill Brook - 9 campsites. 6.0 km west of Red Rocks on the Coastal Trail.
- Refugee Cove - 11 campsites. 6.0 km west of Mill Brook.
- Little Bald Rock - 4 campsites. 8.5 km west of Refugee Cove
- Big Bald Rock Brook - 5 campsites. 2.5 km north of Little Bald Rock
- Keyhole - 5 campsites. 3.7 km north of Big Bald Rock.
- Seal Cove - 7 campsites. 4.2 km north of Keyhole Brook.
- Eatonville - 6 km north of Seal Cove and 14 km north west of Red Rocks.
Wilderness Cabins and Bunk House-
Wilderness Cabins offer dry and secure overnight accommodation on the coastal trail (no power or running water). These facilities can be reserved through the toll-free reservation number (1-888-544-3434). The bunk house (12 bunks) offers similar accommodation to the cabins.
- Arch Gulch Cabin - 8.5 km from Red Rocks on coastal trail.
For more information of the facilities, trails and services available at Cape Chignecto visit the Cape Chignecto Management Committee's Website http://www.capechignecto.net/.
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July 6, 2012
10:00 AM
Interpretive Tour of Red Rocks-McGahey Brook
The Cobequid-Chedabuctou fault zone, extending across Nova Scotia from Chedabuctou Bay to Advocate Harbour, marks the collision of ancient North America and Africa 400 million years ago. Spectacular folds and faults exposed between the Red Rocks and McGahey Brook are mute evidence of the birth of the super-continent of Pangea. The landscape has been sculpted by glaciers and the Fundy tides. Seals and eider ducks swim offshore, and bald eagles and peregrine falcons soar along the cliff tops. Suitable for all ages. Children under 13 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Wear walking shoes, layered clothing, and bring a hat, sunscreen, cool drinks, and snacks. We will depart from the Fundy Geological Museum, 162 Two Island Road, Parrsboro at 10 AM. Sponsored by the Fundy Geological Museum. Contact Ken Adams at (902) 254-3814, (902) 254-4202, or email adamskd@gov.ns.ca.
Rain date: Saturday, August 4 at 10 AM.
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July 28, 2012
10:00 AM
Walking Tour of Spicers Cove
Walk through a Coal-Age fossil forest, view spectacular faults, igneous dykes cutting through extensive volcanics, raised beaches, sea stacks, and spectacular scenery carved by the Fundy tides. Participants may also see tracks left behind by mainland moose, white tailed deer, and black bear on the sand beaches, and seals, sea ducks, eagles and turkey-vultures feeding along the shore. Suitable for all ages. Children under 13 year of age must be accompanied by an adult. Wear sturdy walking shoes, layered clothing and hat, and bring sunscreen, cool drinks and snacks. Meet at the Fundy Geological Museum, 162 Two Island Road, Parrsboro. We will depart from the museum at 10 AM. Sponsored by the Fundy Geological Museum. Contact Ken Adams at (902) 254-3814, (902) 254-4202, or email
adamskd@gov.ns.ca. Rain date: Saturday, August 25 at 10 AM.
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August 4, 2012
10:00 AM
Walking Tour of Red Rocks-McGahey Brook
The Cobequid-Chedabuctou fault zone, extending across Nova Scotia from Chedabuctou Bay to Advocate Harbour, marks the collision of ancient North America and Africa 400 million years ago. Spectacular folds and faults exposed between the Red Rocks and McGahey Brook are mute evidence of the birth of the super-continent of Pangea. The landscape has been sculpted by glaciers and the Fundy tides. Seals and eider ducks swim offshore, and bald eagles and peregrine falcons soar along the cliff tops. Suitable for all ages. Children under 13 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Wear walking shoes, layered clothing, and bring a hat, sunscreen, cool drinks, and snacks. We will depart from the Fundy Geological Museum, 162 Two Island Road, Parrsboro at 10 AM. Sponsored by the Fundy Geological Museum. Contact Ken Adams at (902) 254-3814, (902) 254-4202, or email adamskd@gov.ns.ca.
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August 25, 2012
10:00 am
Interpretive Tour of Spicers Cove
Walk through a Coal-Age fossil forest, view spectacular faults, igneous dykes cutting through extensive volcanics, raised beaches, sea stacks, and spectacular scenery carved by the Fundy tides. Participants may also see tracks left behind by mainland moose, white tailed deer, and black bear on the sand beaches, and seals, sea ducks, eagles and turkey-vultures feeding along the shore. Suitable for all ages. Children under 13 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Wear sturdy walking shoes, layered clothing and hat, and bring sunscreen, cool drinks and snacks. Meet at the Fundy Geological Museum, 162 Two Island Road, Parrsboro. We will depart from the museum at 10 AM. Sponsored by the Fundy Geological Museum. Contact Ken Adams at (902) 254-3814, (902) 254-4202, or email adamskd@gov.ns.ca.
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Follow Route 209 from Parrsboro to West Advocate; from Highway 104, Exit 4 at Amherst, follow Route 2 to Upper Nappan, take Route 302 to Maccan, Route 242 to River Hebert and then follow Route 209 through Joggins to West Advocate. Our civic address is: 1108 West Advocate Road, Advocate Harbour.
X utm:
357168.458842 |
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Longitude:
64°49' 24.08" W |
Latitude:
45°20' 58.27" N |
If you require information about the park, please Contact Us.
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