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Cape Chignecto Provincial Park The Google rating is 4.8

Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley, West Advocate

Address:

1108 West Advocate Road
West Advocate

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Overview

At Cape Chignecto, discover towering 180 m (600 ft.) sea cliffs that 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 60 km (37 mi.) of wilderness trails, a picnic area overlooking the Bay of Fundy, and remote walk-in campsites and cabins. Cape Chignecto provides an excellent opportunity for wilderness hiking, back-country camping and sea kayaking.

To reserve a campsite, cabin or bunkhouse please use the online reservation service: https://novascotia.goingtocamp.com/

Day-use park
The Eatonville day-use park, near Apple River, provides visitors with an accessible trail system, viewing platforms, and picnic areas. Eatonville day-use park visitors must travel the West Apple River Road to the entrance at the Eatonville Visitor Centre, GPS N45 25.300 W64 53.657 (the centre is closed until further notice; however, the trails remain open).

Campsite accommodations include

  • 92 wooded wilderness walk-in sites (12 kayak sites)
  • 1 bunkhouse
  • 4 cabins

No drive-up sites. Camping for kayakers (registration required) at Refugee Cove and Seal Cove.

Vault toilets are available in the Park. Fires are permitted at designated walk-in sites at New Yarmouth only. Leashed pets permitted. All sites are pack-in/pack-out. There is no internet access.

Cabin and Bunkhouse amenities include

  • woodstove and firewood
  • 4 plywood bunkbeds (cabins)
  • 8 plywood bunkbeds (bunkhouse)
  • No electricity or running water are available at the cabins and bunkhouse

Detailed information

  • Outdoor activities: Hiking, Kayaking
  • Directions: Rte 209, 45 km west of Parrsboro and 48 km from Joggins.

Date Details/Hours of Operation

(dates subject to change)

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    • Woodstove/Fireplace
    • Shaded Sites
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      Unserviced Sites
    • Water / Ocean View Sites
    • Payment Types

      American Express, Debit cards, MasterCard, Visa

    • Government Level

      Provincial

    • Pet Policy

      Pets welcome

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