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Cape Chignecto Provincial Park

cape chignecto

Nova Scotia Parks
Nova Scotia · reservable

what to expect

At Cape Chignecto Provincial Park, 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, beaches, sheltered coves, deep valleys, rare plants, and remnant old-growth forests. The park offers 52 km (32 mi.) of wilderness trails, 68 hike-in campsites (including 3 cabins and 1 bunkhouse), 28 walk-in campsites with picnic tables and firepits, day-use trails with raised lookoff platforms (Eatonville), and a picnic area. Fires are not permitted at the hike-in campsites however are permitted at the New Yarmouth walk-in campsites within the firepits and within the cabin and bunkhouse wood stoves. Potable water and firewood is provided at the New Yarmouth wal…

the basics

drive from edmonton
47.4h · 3556 km
drive from calgary
48.4h · 3632 km
drive from vancouver
57.4h · 4304 km

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what to know

updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

no fire ban active
Last checked from the provincial fire-ban feed. Check at the gate before you light — conditions change.

what to bring

this list adapts to cape chignecto. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

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common questions about cape chignecto

how far is cape chignecto from edmonton?
Cape Chignecto Provincial Park is 3556 km from Edmonton — approximately a 47.4-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at cape chignecto?
Yes. Cape Chignecto Provincial Park is operated by Nova Scotia Parks and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.
when is the best time to camp at cape chignecto?
Peak season at Cape Chignecto Provincial Park aligns with swimmable months — Jul through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of cape chignecto.

data last refreshed 2026-05-14 from nova scotia parks + open sources

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