Cape Chignecto Provincial Park
Cape Chignecto Provincial Park is a Canadian provincial park located in Nova Scotia. A wilderness park, it derives its name from Cape Chignecto, a prominent headland which divides the Bay of Fundy with Chignecto Bay to the north and the Minas Channel leading to the Minas Basin to the east. The park, which opened in 1998, is the largest provincial park in Nova Scotia. It also anchors one end of the UNESCO Cliffs of Fundy Global Geopark.
| Cape Chignecto Provincial Park | |
|---|---|
IUCN category II (national park) | |
The cliffs of Cape Chignecto viewed from Red Rocks trailhead and visitor centre | |
| Location | Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Nearest city | Amherst, Nova Scotia, Truro, Nova Scotia |
| Coordinates | 45°21′01″N 64°49′30.5″W |
| Area | 42 km2 (16 sq mi), 4,200 ha (10,000 acres) |
| Established | 1989 |
| Governing body | Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources |
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