Day 59 Visit Hopewell Cape, NB

July 17 

Visit Hopewell Cape

Cape Enrage is well worth the visit and the $5 admission fee.  First the park interpreter gave us the history on the area the light house is still maintained by the Coast Guard and was manned but has been automated like most light houses.  For those so inclined there is zip lining and rock rappelling.  On this beach you find slabs of rocks as they come loose from the cliff.

At Mary’s Point there is a lighthouse, Anderson Hollow Lighthouse that has been moved 6 times to come to its final resting place.  The history in this area was ship building and on the beach is an outline of a ship 196 ft long to give the feel of the size of the ships that were built. 

The best time to visit the Hopewell Rocks is at low tide so you can walk on the ocean floor.  Low tide today was 13:45, perfect timing.  We walked as far as we could, to the rock wall and emergency tower (in case someone gets caught out there) and on the way back tried to identify the rock shapes.  The Hopewell Rocks are referred to as the Flower Pots and I remember the Bear Rock from 1999 when we were here with Ross’ parents. 

Bear Rock & Love Arch

After that long walk it was time for a late lunch so we had the Seafood Chowder and a Lobster Club.  We were going to walk to a couple view points when it started raining.  We went to the closest one, Daniels Flats which is 2 ½ km wide when the tide is out.  Love those chocolate looking shores!

The rains didn’t last long.  Back at the campsite we found a trail Kinnie Brook so followed it down into a little valley with 100 stairs to the bottom.  The creek bed was dry so back up 100 stairs to have supper.  We got to sit by the fire about an hour when the rains returned.

I’ve noticed when driving around a lot of the houses or garages have a large star on it.  Is it just decoration?  Patriotic due to the star on the Provincial flag?  I will have to ask.

Daily Stats: 
Today's distance: 125 km 
Weather:  Sunshine; High: 24 degrees; Lo: 19 degrees
Wildlife:  bunny
Campsite:  Chignecto N Campground Fundy National Park
Walking:  6 km
Today's news event: The price of gas is increasing Thursday, diesel by 1 cent & regular gas by $.045 per liter