Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Tourist Office
(
902-254-3266; Fundy Geological Museum, 162 Two Islands Rd;
10am-7pm
Jun-Oct)
Tide information and free internet access.
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Cape d'Or
This spectacular cape of sheer cliffs was mis-named Cape d'Or (Cape of Gold) by
Samuel de Champlain in 1604 - the glittering veins he saw in the cliffs were actually
made of copper. Mining took place between 1897 and 1905 and removed the sparkle.
Lightkeeper's Kitchen & Guest House
( 902-670-0534;
www.capedor.ca
; s/d $85/
125; May-Oct; )
, an original lighthouse keeper's residence, is now a laid-back
four-room guesthouse at what is perhaps one of the most perfect spots in Nova Scotia
(even more so when the sun's out). Take the side road off Hwy 209 to Cape d'Or, then
hike down the dirt trail. Its cosmopolitan
restaurant
(lunch mains $9-16, dinner mains
$22-28; noon-7pm; )
pumps out low-volume techno music and serves original sea-
food, meat and vegetarian creations.
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Cape Chignecto Provincial Park & Advocate Harbour
The
Cape Chignecto Coastal Trail
is a rugged 60km loop with backcountry - nay, old-
growth - campsites. Allow four days and three nights for the hike. The
Mill Brook
Canyon Trail
(15km return) and the hike to
Refugee Cove
(20km return) are other chal-
lenging overnight hikes. There are some easier hikes and more are being developed - the
newest is the
Eatonville Trail
(5.6km return) that begins at a new 'Phase 2' entrance to
the park about 15km north of the main entrance. Some hikers have tried to avoid the ups
and downs of the trails by taking shortcuts along the beach at low tide and have been cut
off by Bay of Fundy tides. Get a tide table and follow advice from park staff to avoid be-
ing trapped on the cliffs.
Park visitors must register and leave an itinerary at the
visitors center
(
902-392-2085;
www.capechignecto.net
; 1108 West Advocate Rd; day/annual hiking permits $5/25,
campsites $24; 8am-7pm Mon-Thu, to 8pm Fri & Sat)
. Camping in the backcountry requires
reservations. In addition to 51 wilderness campsites at six points along the coastal trail
and 27 walk-in sites near the visitors center, there is also a bunkhouse ($55, up to four
people) and a wilderness cabin ($55, up to four people).
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