Cape d'Or Lighthouse
Cape d'Or is located on a prominent point that sticks out into the Bay of Fundy near Advocate Harbor. From this point, you can see the Bay of Fundy on one side and the Minas Channel on the other side of you. On this point sits one of Nova Scotias lighthouses situated in an ideal spot for mariners. Standing 30 feet tall and painted a classic red and white, the lighthouse is still operating today. In addition, to being an active lighthouse, the lighthouse keepers home has been converted into a Bed and Breakfast with amazing views of the water and rugged cliffs of Cape d'0re. The green grass around the lighthouse is deceiving as there are rocky cliffs in both directions. The cape was named by the French explorers because the cliffs have native copper deposits that made them look as if they were the "Cape of Gold". This is a unique spot to watch the tidal rips as the tides change. The rips can be quite large and one of the activities involves rafting the rips in