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1108 West Advocate Road, Advocate Harbour, NS
Telephone: (902) 392-2085 when park is open
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 60 km (37 mi) of wilderness trails and remote walk-in campsites.
Facilities and Services:
- There are no drive-up sites in the park.
- 80 Walk-in sites
- Group Camping Site
- Backcountry Hiking sites
- Backcountry Kayaking sites (12)
- 3 Cabins & 1 Bunkhouse
- Hiking Trails
- Beach Access (Unsupervised)
Before You Arrive
- Cape Chignecto is a backcountry trail and camping experience.
- The park offers a 52 km (32 mi) coastal loop, rated as Difficult.
- A 3-night stay is recommended to complete the loop.
- The park offers a 52 km (32 mi) coastal loop, rated as Difficult.
- Know your capabilities and come prepared for the season.
- Be aware of tide times when planning your trip.
Campgrounds and Backcountry Sites
- New Yarmouth Campground
- 28 walk-in sites accessed via a multi-use/service trail
- connect with high quality front-country hiking trails (and backcountry trails)
- several hiking opportunities available using these sites as a base camp
- walk-in sites accessible from parking lot and/or drop off area
- parking lot is 300 m from first site; drop off area is 75 m from first site
- a 3-5 person walk-in group site is adjacent to the drop off area
- centralized pit privies and woodshed
- each site has fire grill and is well buffered from the others
- 28 walk-in sites accessed via a multi-use/service trail
- Backcountry Sites (Hike In)
- only accessible from trailhead at Red Rocks
- coastal trail includes physically challenging conditions
- users should be physically fit and able to carry equipment appropriate for wilderness travel
- Backcountry Kayaking Sites
- available at Refugee Cove and Seal Cove
- There are no drive-up sites at Cape Chignecto.
- Please call (902) 392-2085 for more info on a community-operated campground 5 km east of the park.
Wilderness Cabins and Bunkhouse
- Situated on coastal trail
- No power or running water
- Reservable through the toll-free reservation line (1-888-544-3434)
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Cabin/Bunkhouse
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Accomodation
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Arch Gulch Cabin*
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4 Double Bunks
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Big Bald Rock
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4 Double Bunks
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Seal Cove/Carey Brook
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4 Double Bunks
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Eatonville Bunkhouse
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8 Single Bunks
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*located 9 km from Visitor Centre on coastal trail
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For information about nearby attractions, please visit Tourism Nova Scotia
