Cape Blomidon facts for kids
Cape Blomidon (blom-IH-don) is a famous headland. It is located in Nova Scotia, Canada. This tall piece of land sticks out into the Bay of Fundy. Cape Blomidon is well-known for its amazing red cliffs. They rise high above the water.
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Discovering Cape Blomidon's Secrets
Cape Blomidon is found in Kings County. It sits at the edge of the Blomidon Peninsula. The cape has unique red cliffs. They reach up to 100 metres (about 330 feet) high. These cliffs look out over the Minas Basin to the east.
The Rocks of Blomidon
Most of Cape Blomidon is made of sandstone. This is a type of rock formed from sand. It is special because it connects to the North Mountain range. That range is mostly made of a different rock called tholeiitic basalt. Cape Split is another part of the North Mountain range. It extends from the Blomidon Peninsula to the northwest.
Home of a Legend
According to Mi'kmaq legend, Cape Blomidon is a very important place. It is said to be the home of Glooscap. Glooscap is a powerful spiritual figure in Mi'kmaq stories. He is known for creating the landscape and teaching people important lessons.
Protecting Nature at Blomidon
Much of Cape Blomidon and its coast is protected. It is part of Blomidon Provincial Park. This park helps keep the natural beauty safe. Visitors can enter the park from the southern part of the peninsula. The main entrance is about 3.5 kilometres south of Cape Blomidon itself.
The Name of Cape Blomidon
The name "Cape Blomidon" became official on October 1, 1959. But people had been using the name for many years before that.
How the Name Changed
- French explorer Samuel de Champlain called it Cap Poutrincourt.
- Local Acadian settlers called it Cap Baptiste.
- English-speaking settlers called it Cape Porcupine.
- However, the most common name used was Cape Blowmedown. The name "Blomidon" comes from this older term.
Blomidon in History and Art
Cape Blomidon has been important in history and art.
A Poem About Blomidon
The cape is the subject of a famous poem. It is simply called Blomidon. The poem was written by Charles G. D. Roberts. He was a well-known Canadian poet.
A Battle at the Cape
A historical event happened near here. It was called the Battle of Blomindon. This battle took place during the American Revolution.
