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Proposed Fogarty's Cove Coastal Wilderness Area

"Along the shore from Lazy Head, hard a-beam Half Island Tonight we let the anchor go, down at Fogarty's Cove"
-- from Fogarty's Cove, by Stan Rogers

Size & Location

The place that inspired the Stan Rogers song consists of two parcels of provincial Crown land running along the rugged southern shore of Chedabucto Bay. The larger block, between Half Island Cove and Fox Island Main is about 850 hectares. The second piece, at Lazy Head, covers about 150 hectares.

Fogarty's Cove

Natural Description

Fogarty's Cove is a spectacular wilderness: steep cliffs, fine sand beaches, and smooth granite stones line the unspoiled coast. Thick spruce and hardwood forests, bogs, and three small lakes tucked behind the bay offer refuge for moose, bear, owls, bald eagles, osprey, and many plants, including the rare arithusa orchid. The wild atmosphere of the proposed Fogarty's Cove Coastal Wilderness Area has lured outdoor travellers for generations.

Outstanding Natural Features

Seven kilometres of undeveloped shoreline on Chedabucto Bay, including sand beaches and granite cliffs
A forested portion of the Canso Granite Barrens natural region (nearby Wilderness Areas are primarily barrens)
Protection for sensitive near-shore lobster grounds between Canso Tickle and Half Island Cove
A land connection with the Canso Coastal Barrens Wilderness Area to provide a wilderness corridor across the entire width of the Chedabucto Peninsula, from Fogarty's Cove to Dover Bay

Outstanding Cultural Features

A cultural connection with Stan Rogers' music and this special shoreline
"Old Coach Road" trail, a coastal cart track used by early fishermen settlers

Outstanding Recreational Features

new economic and recreational opportunities associated with nature tourism (e.g., coastal hiking, sea-kayaking)
Spectacular views of Chedabucto Bay, the Mulgrave Hills, and Isle Madame

Threats

The proposed Fogarty's Cove Coastal Wilderness Area is the only place on the bay where we still have a chance to retain some publicly-owned undeveloped coastline and coastal forest for present and future generations to explore and enjoy. Except for a few tiny parcels, these are the last public lands on the rapidly developing Chedabucto Bay shoreline. Protecting these areas will ensure that the public can continue to access and enjoy a coastal wilderness on the bay. Please help us protect the area under the Wilderness Areas Protection Act to keep it that way.

Take action to help save this important wilderness area!