Glooscap Trail facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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| Main segment | |
| Length | 357 km (222 mi) |
| West end |   Hwy 104 (TCH) / Trunk 2 at Fort Lawrence |
| East end |  Route 358 at Scot's Bay |
| Shubenacadie Valley segment | |
| Length | 59 km (37 mi) |
| South end | Trunk 2 in Enfield |
| North end |  Trunk 2 / Route 236 in Truro |
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| Counties: | Hants, Colchester, Cumberland |
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| Provincial highways in Nova Scotia | |
The Glooscap Trail is a special road in Nova Scotia, a province in Canada. It's known for its amazing views and interesting history. This trail winds through the central and northern parts of Nova Scotia. It goes around the Minas Basin and Cobequid Bay, which are parts of the famous Bay of Fundy.
The main part of the Glooscap Trail connects Amherst in Cumberland County to Scot's Bay in Kings County, Nova Scotia. Amherst is close to the border with New Brunswick. There's also a smaller part of the trail, called a spur. This spur follows Trunk 2 from Truro, through the Shubenacadie Valley, all the way to Enfield.
The main trail is about 357 kilometers (222 miles) long. The Shubenacadie Valley spur is about 59 kilometers (37 miles) long.
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The Story Behind the Name: Glooscap
The Glooscap Trail is named after a very important figure in Mi'kmaq legends. The Mi'kmaq are the Indigenous people of this region. According to their stories, Glooscap was a powerful, god-like man. He was created by Gisoolg, the Great Spirit Creator. Glooscap lived on the tall cliffs of Cape Blomidon, which overlooks the Bay of Fundy. Legend says he was formed when a lightning bolt struck the sand.
Glooscap is also credited with creating the Five Islands in the Minas Basin. The story tells that these islands were made from huge clumps of mud. Glooscap threw them at a beaver who had been disrespectful. This beaver's dam had caused Glooscap's garden to flood! Glooscap then smashed the beaver's dam. This allowed the water to flow freely, which is how the amazing Bay of Fundy tides were created.
Explore the Trail: What You'll See
The Glooscap Trail takes you through many interesting communities and natural spots. You can discover different towns and villages along the way.
Towns and Villages Along the Way
- Truro
- Onslow
- Masstown
- Glenholme
- Great Village
- Bass River
- Economy
- Five Islands
- Parrsboro
- Springhill
- Amherst
- Green Oaks
- Beaver Brook
- Clifton
- Old Barns
- Maitland
- Selma
- Noel Shore
- Densmore Mills
- Minasville
- Moose Brook
- Tenecape
- Walton
- Pembroke
- Cambridge
- Bramber
- Cheverie
- Kempt Shore
- Summerville
- Centre Burlington
- Brooklyn
- Windsor
- Wolfville
- Belnan
Parks and Museums to Visit
Along the Glooscap Trail, you can find cool parks and museums. They offer chances to learn about nature and history.
- Five Islands Provincial Park: This park is a great place to see the famous Five Islands and enjoy the Bay of Fundy.
- Fundy Geological Museum: Here, you can learn about the amazing geology of the Bay of Fundy area. You can see fossils and learn how the land was formed.
- Joggins Fossil Cliffs and Centre: This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site! It's famous for its incredible fossil cliffs. You can see fossils of ancient plants and animals that lived millions of years ago.
Main Roads Connecting to the Trail
The Glooscap Trail connects to several other important roads in Nova Scotia. These roads help you explore even more of the province.
- Trunk 1
- Trunk 2
- Trunk 14
- Route 215
- Route 236
Images for kids
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A marker image for the Glooscap Trail.
