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1. How do I get to The Three Sisters?
2. Do any of Cape Chignecto’s hiking trails pass through points which are subject to tidal flooding?
3. How many people can camp on one camp site?
4. Are vehicles permitted within Cape Chignecto?
5. Is mountain biking permitted at Cape Chignecto?
6. Can I enter the park from any other location that Red Rocks at West Advocate?
7. Are the trails well marked? Will I know where to go?
8. Do you provide a service that shuttles visitors or their gear to locations within the park?
9. Can I enjoy a campfire at night?
10. How are the cabin and bunkhouse equipped?
11. How long will it take for me to get from point A to point B?
12. What is the most important information I need to have about Cape Chignecto?
13. Are there sources of water along the trail?
14. Will I be able to use my cell phone when hiking in the park?
15. Do I need to check-out when I leave the park?

1. How do I get to The Three Sisters?
At present the hike for viewing opportunities of The Three Sisters is approximately 30 km from the park entrance at Red Rocks in West Advocate. Visitors can also hike the return loop trail in a counter clockwise direction and access the trail at Eatonville, 14 km from Red Rocks. From Eatonville approximately 6 km of hiking will bring visitors to Seal Cove, where there are several viewing opportunities of The Three Sisters.  Development of a new park entrance near the Three Sisters is current underway and should be completed in late 2007.

2. Do any of Cape Chignecto’s hiking trails pass through points which are subject to tidal flooding?
No. The entire coastal trail system at Cape Chignecto is elevated well above sea-level. The shore line can be accessed at some of the camping sites by shorter spur trails but the main trail is never affected by the tides.

3. How many people can camp on one camp site?
One tent and/or a maximum of six people per site is the limit.

4. Are vehicles permitted within Cape Chignecto?
No. Vehicle traffic is prohibited at Cape Chignecto. Trails do not support vehicle traffic and carbon monoxide emissions are very detrimental to the rare flora and lichens found at Cape Chignecto.

5. Is mountain biking permitted at Cape Chignecto?
No. The trails developed at Cape Chignecto are solely for hiking. Besides the safety issue for hikers, some areas of the trail have long staircases and steep declines/inclines that do not support mountain biking.

6. Can I enter the park from any other location than Red Rocks at West Advocate?
No. To date there is only one entrance to Cape Chignecto Provincial Park. It is very important visitors register at the Red Rocks Visitor’s Centre upon arrival to the park. Because of the sheer size of the park it is imperative that staff know at all times how many visitors are in the park as well as their general location. This information is essential in the chance that an emergency requires evacuation of the park, if a serious injury should occur.

7. Are the trails well marked? Will I know where to go?
There is only one main trail system around the coast of Cape Chignecto. As long as users stay on the trail it is almost impossible to get lost. Users who leave the main trail system are endangering the rare lichens and flora that flourish at Cape Chignecto and could easily become disoriented.

8. Do you provide a service that shuttles visitors or their gear to locations within the park?
No. Park staff is not able to transport anyone inside the park boundaries. Visitors need to both begin and complete their adventures at the main park entrance at Red Rocks.

9. Can I enjoy a campfire at night?
Open camp fires are permitted at the New Yarmouth camping sites only. Because of the delicate nature of the rare flora and lichens that live at Cape Chignecto, outdoor fires are not permitted in the backcountry. Carbon monoxide emissions are very detrimental to their continued survival. Also of importance is the fact that there are no roads on much of Cape Chignecto and making fighting a forest fire or evacuating the park very difficult.

10. How are the cabin and bunkhouse equipped?
Both buildings are considered wilderness facilities. The cabin at Arch Gulch has four-double bunks, inside table, counter and wood stove for heating purposes. Water is provided (we recommend appropriate treatment) and wood for the wood stove is also available. There is no shore access from the cabin but the view is second to none.
The bunkhouse has eight-single bunks, a table, counter and wood stove for heating purposes. The water source here is natural, therefore appropriate treatment is recommended. Visitors can drive to the bunkhouse if they wish, provided their vehicle is capable of navigating the old woods road. There are no linens, dishes, pots and pans, or stove for cooking purposes. Each building has a locking door and window treatments for privacy.

11. How long will it take for me to get from point A to point B?
At Cape Chignecto we like to speak in distances rather than time. As each person moves along at a different rate of speed and may stop any number of times, it is almost impossible to project time.

12. What is the most important information I need to have about Cape Chignecto?
Visitors to Cape Chignecto Provincial Park are given an extensive orientation to the park by entry area staff. The staff are very familiar with the park and some of the information they provide during orientation is not available in any other manner. It is very important that you discuss your planned itinerary with park staff to ensure you are prepared for your adventure.

13. Are there sources of water along the trail?
There are many opportunities for drinking water along the trails and each camp site has a water source clearly indicated. However, as all water sources along the trails are natural sources, it is recommended that the water be treated in some manner before consumption. Iodine or Potassium tablets, water filters or boiling are all good ways of treating the water.

14. Will I be able to use my cell phone when hiking in the park?
Cell phone reception is described as "sporadic at best", yet is often the best safety measure people have with them.  We recommend people who find themselves in an emergency situation turn the phone on and walk towards the coast or the highest possible elevation and watch for a strong signal. Cell phone reception is better on the western shores of the park then elsewhere. Emergency preparedness steps are being made to GPS the entire trail system and identify good cell phone reception at the same time. Once completed the trail will be marked with a sign that states the best area to use a cell phone. 
The only reliable means of communicating from some areas in the park is with satellite phone.

15. Do I need to check-out when I leave the park?
Everyone who leaves the park should inform park staff by visiting the administrative building, leaving a written message, or calling us to make us aware. We operate on a policy that allows a 12 hour grace period from the time we expect visitors should be out until they actually arrive. If someone is 12 hours overdue we will start a quick sweep with park staff. If that search does not locate the overdue camper we will place an emergency 911 call and hand the situation over to the authorities. Checking out is as important as checking in!