- 1108 West Advocate Road
- Dates: May 15, 2025 - October 12, 2025
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902-392-2085
888-544-3434
- parkinfo@novascotia.ca
- Hours: (dates subject to change)
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.
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