Cape George Hiking Trails & Day Park
Record #:
ACO0078
Last Modified:
05 Sep 2020
Last Full Update:
05 Sep 2020
Organization/ Program Name
| Public Bulletin | Operates early spring to late fall of each year |
Location
| Located In | Cape George |
| Where To Find Us | Trail heads Ballantyne's Cove Wharf, Cape George Day Park , Heritage Museum, Cape George Rd Antigonish, NS B2G 2L2 |
| Areas Served | Antigonish County |
Contact
| Social Media |  |
| Website | www.capegeorgetrails.ca/ |
| Contact | Janine Keizer, Trail Manager; Phone: 902-870-5528; Email: keizerjanine@gmail.com |
| Alternate Contact | Karen Mcgronicle, Chair; Phone: 902-872-0127; Email: srmkdm@gmail.com |
Description & Services
| Trail Rating | The hiking trails have 3 trail heads containing trail maps and information. There are 3 sections of trails designed in loops, some more ambitious than others. |
| Information | The Cape George walking trail contains a series of loops, all varying in length and difficulty for a total of 33 kilometers. There are beautiful views of the coastline, meadows, old growth forests and cliffs. There are 3 serviced trail-heads: the School Heritage Museum, Lighthouse, and the Tuna Interpretive Centre. Cape George Day Park overlooks St George’s Bay in the Northumberland Shore region. The park offers a short walking trail, picnic tables and public washrooms. The beautiful lighthouse and stunning view make this park a serene place to enjoy the majesty of the open ocean, and the uniqueness of the North Shore. It is also a prime spot for photographers! The Cape George Hiking Trails Association are a group of volunteers who maintain the trails. For updates on events or if you would like to get involved, check out their Website and Facebook Page. Use: Walking, Hiking Length: 33 km Time: 5+ Hours (or do smaller sections for a shorter hike) Type: Loops Difficulty: Haynes: 4, AVA: 2C - 3D Availability: Open 24/7, year round Nearest community: 25 minutes to Antigonish by car  GPS Coordinates: Longitude: -61.905248 Latitude: 45.869444 |
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