Leif Ericson Park
Trails
Record #:
YAR0051
Last Modified:
01 Mar 2020
Last Full Update:
01 Mar 2020
Location
| Located In | Cape Forchu |
| Where To Find Us | 1856 Hwy 304, Yarmouth County Cape Forchu, NS B5A 5G7 |
| Areas Served | Yarmouth County |
Contact
| Social Media |  |
| Website | www.capeforchulight.com/LeifEriksonPark.htm |
| admin@district.yarmouth.ns.ca | |
| Phone | 902-742-7159; 902-742-4522 (seasonal) |
| Contact | Derek Sutherland, Director of Public Works, Municipality of Yarmouth; Phone: 902-742-7353 * 902-742-7557; Email: derek@district.yarmouth.ns.ca |
| Mailing Address | c/o Municipality of Yarmouth 932 Highway 1 Hebron, NS B5A 5Z5 |
| Fax | 902-742-3164 |
Description & Services
| Information |  Located at the tip of scenic Cape Forchu, approximately 10 minutes from the Town of Yarmouth. Walk the shorelines in Leif Ericson Park enjoying the views and crisp salty air of the Yarmouth Harbour. Enjoy the view of working fishing boats, the Nova Star Ferry passing in and out of the Yarmouth Harbour, or become mesmerized by the beauty of the sea. Also a wonderful place for a picnic, there are over 19 acres of well groomed grounds surrounding the light allowing visitors to appreciate the magnificent scenery. This area served as the exact filming location of Robert Eggers, The Lighthouse The Leif Ericson Park, a new development of walking paths, picnic sites, and benches with views, located at the southern tip of the site, is surrounded by water and affords a great photo opportunity to watch sunsets. Find a Hidden Treasure - There are a few geo-caches on site! For more information email admin@district.yarmouth.ns.ca or yarlighthouse@eastlink.ca Visit www.district.yarmouth.ns.ca or www.capeforchulight.com/LeifEriksonPark.htm Check Facebook pages Municipality of the District of Yarmouth or Cape Forchu Lighthouse.  |
| Hours | May 15 - September 15 |
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