Thomas Cove
From the nature trails of Thomas Cove, experience soul-satisfying viewscapes of the Bay to Five Islands, Cape Split and beyond. The ecology of the woodlands and tidal creeks, and the geology of the Triassic rocks combine here to give one a true sense of all that the Geopark is. The ‘Brick Kilns are offshore sentinels of basalt that have long served as a landmark to sailors and shore goers alike.
Age: Late Triassic (circa 220 million years)
Access: Well developed trail, parking available. Accessible via Economy Point Road, Economy
GPS Coordinates: 45.362788, -63.915236
Tide Times: http://www.tides.gc.ca/eng/station?sid=260
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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.