Officially opened in 1998, Cape Chignecto is managed by a three-way agreement between Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources (NSDNR), the Cumberland Regional Economic Development Association (CREDA) and the local community, through a volunteer management board.

The development of Cape Chignecto and its on-going operation is possible through cooperative funding from a number of partners including:

• Service Canada
• Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
• Nova Scotia Department of Economic Development
• Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources
• Nova Scotia Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage
• Municipality of Cumberland County

To learn more about the history of Cape Chignecto click here.

How to Reach Us

Cape Chignecto Provincial Park is located in West Advocate Harbour, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.  It is approximately a 1 hour and 10 minute drive from Amherst or 40 minutes from Parrsboro.

From Halifax, Nova Scotia:

• On the Trans-Canada Highway from Halifax at exit 12, keep RIGHT onto Ramp (HWY-4 / HWY-2 / Masstown / Glenholme / LR. Debert)
• At stop sign turn RIGHT onto HWY-2
• Drive approx. 4 km and access left turning lane, turn LEFT to stay on HWY-2 (Parrsboro, Five Islands)
• Stay on HWY-2 for approx. 65 km, this will bring you to Downtown Parrsboro
• At the stop sign turn RIGHT to stay on HWY-2 (drive approx. 3 km)
• Turn LEFT onto HWY-209 (drive approx. 45 km)
• Go through Advocate Harbour and turn LEFT onto the West Advocate Road approx 2 km

From Moncton, New Brunswick:

• On the Trans-Canada Highway from Moncton at exit 4, keep RIGHT onto Ramp (HWY-2 / Amherst / Springhill / Parrsboro)
• Turn RIGHT onto HWY-2 (drive approx. 3 km)
• Turn RIGHT onto HWY-302 (drive approx. 9 km)
• Turn RIGHT onto HWY-242 turn LEFT onto Shule road (drive approx. 45 km)
• In Apple River turn LEFT to access HWY-209 (drive approx. 1km)
• At stop sign turn LEFT onto HWY-209 (drive approx. 17 km)
• Turn right onto the West Advocate road (drive approx. 2 km)

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