The name Glooscap Trail speaks of ancient legends and
mysteries born of nature's beauty. Come and explore this
special place, where the majestic power of the world's
highest tides have shaped a landscape of unforgettable splendour. A place of excitement and adventure, where
once-in-a-lifetime experiences wait just around the next
bend.
Mi'kmaq legends tell of the mighty Glooscap who created Five
Islands and controlled the great tides with his magic. And
it's the tides that create experiences that are magically
unique. Where else can you walk on the ocean floor at low
tide, or experience the thrill of white water rafting upriver
on the world's largest tidal bore?
The Glooscap Trail follows the spectacular shore of the
Minas Basin, whose nutrient-rich waters create an ecological
diversity that make it one of North America's great natural
treasures. Here you can explore pristine beaches where agate
and sparkling amethyst are the gifts of the waves. Hike a
deep forest trail to a cascading waterfall, or enjoy the
endless view from high atop soaring sea cliffs. This is a
land where eagles and osprey soar, where moose graze in
quiet marshes and fall migrations bring hundreds of
thousands of shorebirds.
The towns and villages of the Glooscap Trail offer a warm
welcome. There are charming
inns, friendly
Bed & Breakfasts,
hotels and
seaside cottages waiting to make you feel at home. You can
even stay at a lighthouse! Our food is memorable too--fresh
steamed lobster, wild blueberry pie and creamy seafood
chowders are everyday fare in these parts.
Museums are our specialty. At Parrsboro's Fundy Geological
Museum learn about the age of dinosaurs and discover why the
Minas shore is a rock-hunters' paradise. Tour the famous
fossil cliffs at the Joggins Fossil Centre or relive the
glory days of shipbuilding at Port Greville's Age of Sail
Heritage Centre. And in Springhill, you can visit the Anne
Murray Centre, or descend into a real coal mine at the
Springhill Miners' Museum.