Soley Cove

‘Flowerpots and Coves’ – one of the most aesthetically pleasing stretches of our shoreline, Triassic sandstones carved by the power of the tides into “flowerpot” sea stacks, coves and caves.

Geological Formation: Blomidon and Wolfville formations
Age: Late Triassic (circa 220 million years)
Directions: In Lower Economy, at the foot of Economy Mountain, take Soley Cove Rd south for a 1.6 km picturesque drive to the ‘flower pot’. Note that parking is roadside only, for temporary viewing. Please respect local traffic and landowner access.


Click for a Larger View

Facebook

View on Facebook
Safe travels to Mi'kmaw quillworkers and #mikmaweydebert staff headed off to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian this week.This week a group of Mi'kmaw quillworkers and #mikmaweydebert staff headed off to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian. They will be developing treatment plans to stabilize the quill and birchbark objects for the travel home to Mi'kma'ki in a few years. This is the first of two trips to DC this year for the quillworkers. Groups of beaders and basketmakers are following later this spring as part of the project. We hear it has been a great week and are looking forward to hearing the details! Wela'liek to the Department of Canadian Heritage, #Scotiabank, Maritimes and Northeast Pipeline, and the Primates World Relief and Development Fund (#pwrdf) for their support of the project. (Pictured L to R): Summer Paul, Alexandria Francis, and Crystal Gloade📷: Sharon Farrell#buildmikmaweydebert #buildthevision #nmai #mikmaw #mikmaq #bringingourcollectionshome ... See MoreSee Less
View on Facebook
View on Facebook

What is a Geopark?

A Geopark is a designation that attracts tourists wishing to explore the connections between geology, local communities, culture, and nature. Geoparks are designed to promote tourism and celebrate a region’s uniqueness, and do not prohibit any land use.