Cape George Hiking Trails & Day Park

Record #: ACO0078
Last Modified: 05 Sep 2020
Last Full Update: 05 Sep 2020

Comments

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 Facebook
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

Special Information

Tags All Things Trails ; Antigonish County API ; Antigonish Town Search (API) ; Connecting People & Nature ; Highland Connect ; Lighthouse ; NS Trail Guide ; Park ; Picnic Grounds ; Recreation Categories ; Tourism ; Trails ; Volunteer Community Trail Groups ; Volunteer Opportunity ; Walking
Categories - General Hiking Trails