12 Percent - Parks and Protected Areas System Plan Consultation

Cape Smokey Provincial Park*

County

Victoria

Size

717.96 Hectares

Classification

Outdoor Recreation

Status

Designated; Operational

Location NS Atlas

7 W 4

Managed As

Supporting Park

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Overview

Dramatic coastal look-off on the Cabot Trail

Protection Values

Land base largely undeveloped; contributes to regional diversity. Proposed expansion of landbase will enhance protection and outdoor recreation values.

Education Values

Regional Interpretation

Tourism Values

Prominent provincial landmark on Cabot Trail.  Popular with tourists and bus tours; offers picnicking, scenery and hiking

Outdoor Recreation Values

Viewing, hiking (park trail provides access to 10 km trail on adjoining Crown), picnicking

Other Site Considerations

Popular tour bus stop.

Entrance requires redesign to better accommodate traffic.