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"Pinnacle Rock"
a short paddle North from Pollett's Cove


The Skyline Trail is located along the Cabot Trail, 15 km North of Cheticamp. After an easy 20-minute walk, the view opens up on the Gulf of St.Lawrence. Looking left (South) toward the La Bloque beach, the Presqu'ile and Cheticamp Island in the distance.
The La Bloque beach (the former site of the Acadian community of Cap Rouge) affords an easy departure, 10 km North of Cheticamp.
An hour's paddle North of La Bloque, the Red Cape cliffs and Pilot whales.

The 8 rustic Parks Canada camping sites of Fishing Cove are nestled at the bottom of valley, seen here from the Cabot Trail.

The little stream flowing through Fishing Cove disappears under the stone beach before reaching the sea. Two camping platforms are visible on the left.

Pollett's Cove is easily visible from both sides of the coast, as it makes a cut along the cliffs.

Permanent residents of Pollett's cove are long gone but it is now the Summer home of grazing cattle and horses. Other more discrete residents are not so gentle. We heard the yapping of a coyote family in the nearby woods.

Under the gaze of colonies of sea gulls, guillemots and cormorants, Pinnacle Rock adds a dramatic touch to the beautiful coast line, 2 km North of Pollett's Cove.

The rocky coast line affords few sheltered landing spots between Pollett's Cove and Cape St.Lawrence. This one seemed to be designed just for two.

A little farther, another group of Pilot whales comes for a closer look. They are certainly not shy and are very curious. They are easily recognized by their long and round dorsal fin.

Streams cascade over the rocks at several spots. The water is fresh and even icy.

On the North shore of the peninsula, half way between Cape St.Lawrence and Cape North, the village of Bay St.Lawrence has a sheltered harbor and a few houses.

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