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 Facebook
Website www.capeforchulight.com/LeifEriksonPark.htm
E-Mail 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

Special Information

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Categories - General Community Parks ; Geocaching ; Hiking Trails ; Picnic Grounds