Clarke Head

The cliffs west of Clarke Head bear witness to the tectonic power that brought continents together to form the ‘One Earth’ called Pangea. The geological structures, which have drawn geologists to ponder their origin, look like they might have been imagined by Dr. Suess. Even for the non-specialist, a walk along the cliffs and sea stacks of Clarke Head is unforgettable.

Geological Formation: Clarke Head Mélange
Age: Deformation involves rocks of Devonian and Carboniferous age (circa 320 million years)
Directions: Follow Two Islands road east from the Fundy Geological Museum to Glooscap Campground. Check in at the office where you will be provided directions to beach parking. Head left (east), minding the “pinch point” where the rocks change from red to grey at the Clarke Head Fault. Give adequate time for your return before high tide.
GPS Coordinates: 45.380945, -64.241819
Tide Times: http://www.tides.gc.ca/eng/station?sid=255


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Cliffs of Fundy Geopark

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Cliffs of Fundy Geopark
Congratulations to Nova Scotia Nature Trust on 30 years!This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Nature Trust! We’ll be highlighting some of our milestones and proudest moments, starting today with our very first protected lands: The Brothers.The Brothers encompass 15 acres on two islands in the Bay of Fundy near Parrsboro.* These steep-sided basalt islands harbour old growth hardwood forest and rare plants (Canada Yew and Purple Trillium). Bald Eagles, Black Guillemot, and provincially endangered Bank Swallows nest on the islands. They may also provide suitable nesting cliffs for Peregrine Falcons, which have shown signs of recovery in the upper bay.These two islands had been in Jack Herbin’s family for almost a century. His grandfather, John Herbin, a jeweller by trade and a keen naturalist and rock collector, bought them from the province in 1898 for $25. Every summer, he and his wife would spend several weeks exploring the islands, collecting rocks, and observing the plants and animals. Locals also visited the islands to collect shellfish, dulce, and agate. Stories circulated about "rock hounds" getting trapped overnight due to the fast changing tides. Since then, the danger of the tides, the height of the eroding cliffs and the difficulty in reaching the top have made the islands a natural wonder to admire from a distance, not a place to visit. This reduction in human disturbance also safeguards the nesting bird colonies and the natural groundcover vegetation that helps protect the islands from erosion.In 1995, Jack Herbin permanently protected The Brothers by donating them to the very recently formed Nova Scotia Nature Trust.The relative scarcity of islands in the upper Bay of Fundy, and the growing pressure to develop coastal islands in Nova Scotia, made this conservation success provincially significant.*Not to be confused with Brothers Islands, off of Pubnico, which are critically important for Roseate Terns and are part of a provincial Wildlife Management Area.📷 : Jack Herbin at The Brothers. ... See MoreSee Less

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Cliffs of Fundy Geopark

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Happy Earth Day Everyone!🌱 Let earth day be a time of honouring Mother Earth, our Earth Keepers, and Stewards of the environment.At CMM, we recognize that the wisdom of Indigenous Communities and their stewardship of the land can provide valuable lessons for sustaining and restoring the intricate balance of our ecosystems.By drawing from their land-connected knowledge, we are better able to face environmental challenges such as climate change, deforestation, food security, and conservation.Join us as we celebrate our land, water, plants, animals, and the interconnectedness of our home. 🌎 Let us make every day, Earth Day. 🌎 ... See MoreSee Less

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Cliffs of Fundy Geopark

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JAWSOME event coming up on Saturday, April 27 @ 2pm at the The Hall (44 King St.) in Parrsboro, featuring a special documentary about Canada's Great White Sharks. The 44 minute film will be followed by audience discussion of Great Whites in the waters of our Bay of Fundy/Minas Basin. Admission by donation (proceeds go to The Hall).*****Special documentary about Canada's Great White Sharks.44 minute film followed by audience discussion of Great Whites in the waters of The Bay of Fundy/Minas Basin.*****#ParrsboroHall #ParrsboroMovies ... See MoreSee Less

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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.