Rocco Point Chapelle and Nature Trail

Record #: ARG0006
Last Modified: 11 Apr 2019
Last Full Update: 20 Jul 2017

Location

Located In Argyle (Yarmouth Co.)
Where To Find Us
Sainte-Anne-du-Ruisseau, NS
Areas Served Yarmouth County

Contact

Website www.munargyle.com/rocco-point-nature-trail.html
E-Mail recreation@munargyle.com
Phone 902-648-3379
Contact Natalie d'Entremont, Director of Recreation Services; Phone: 902-648-3379; Email: ndentremont@munargyle.com
Alternate Contact Ginette d’Entremont, Director of Programming and Active Living; Phone: 902-648-3379; Email: gdentremont@munargyle.com
Mailing Address PO Box 10 
Tusket, NS B0W 3M0
Fax 902-648-0367

Description & Services

Information  
 
The beginning of this trail is found at the First Chapelle Site in Rocco Point.  
 
Parking at Anne-du-Ruisseau Church, where a guide is available. Walk along Rocco Point Rd. for 1 km. to trail entrance. 
 
This .5 km long nature trail overlooks the beautiful Salt Bay on one side and La Grande Passe on the other.  
 
The trail includes a boardwalk. Grass surface. 2 look-offs. 
 
This is an especially rich birding site because it is surrounded by water- both salt and fresh. The nearby Eel Brook Lake which is ½ salt ½ fresh water also affects the species that can be seen here. 
 
From Town take Hwy 103 to exit 33, turn R onto Hwy 308, turn L and follow Hwy 3 to 7309, Ste. Anne-du-Ruisseau at the church. 
 
Attractions: Nature trail, Salt Bay on one side and La Grande Passe on the other, viewpoint from chapel on top of hill. Acadian history. 
 
Services: Outhouse.  
 
GPS: Lat: 43°49.63104, Lon: -65°55.59924