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Cape d’Or

FINAL MAS TER PLAN

04.13.2018 Prepared for the Municipality of the County of Cumberland

Table of Contents Introduction 1 Analysis 9 Approach + Objectives 43 Identity + Promotion 47 Interpretation 55 Park Access 60 Upper Park 69 Lower Park (The Whistle) 79 Trails 91 Operation + Maintenance n/a Appendix n/a Introduction

ABOUT CAPE D’OR

Cape d’Or is a coastal headland located just south *: of Advocate Harbour in the Municipality of the with a private operator was established to manage County of Cumberland. At the heart of the Bay the location as a tourist destination. It has been of Fundy, Cape d’Or has stubbornly withstood the operated for this purpose ever since. constant eroding power of the world’s most intense and highest tides. This persistent battle with the Currently, the Cape d’Or property includes the following structures: • a combined light tower and equipment windswept headlands. building • two commercial buildings with washrooms A small property owned by the Municipality #X occupies the southern tip of the Cape. The are now operated as a restaurant and guest & • a helicopter pad converted into commercial buildings. It is a highly • # scenic location and a popular destination along the & Fundy Coast. • • XX"#$X%& 'X $X%5*5 in the legends of Glooscap and as a site for tool #$X%<&*= ()))* the winter the road is not plowed. The road ends sparsely inhabited during French and British *> settlement, before marine navigation equipment steep ridge runs across the property, separating was established in 1874. The current light tower +-/5 buildings, light tower, and south-western views. A homes were built in 1958. The site and structures rugged footpath provides access between the upper and lower areas and is equiped with barricade gate 1989, when it became automated. *

The location was mostly neglected until 1995, when the Advocate District Development Association obtained a lease through the Municipality of the County of Cumberland and Cape d’Or Master Plan Cape d’Or Master Plan

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4 REGIONAL CONTEXT

$X% the extraordinary natural features of the upper Bay of Fundy. As one of the Seven Natural Wonders of North America, the Bay of Fundy represents immense value and pride for the region. Within relatively short driving distances, visitors @b phenomena and the marine ecosystem, explore views of the Bay from multiple vantages.

The Bay of Fundy terminates in two inlets. $J KL$* south-eastern shoreline of the Minas Basin features Cape Split, Blomidon, Grand Pré, and Burntcoat Head. Cape d’Or is situated on the north-western shoreline of the Minas Channel, " within a two hour drive:

$$QQ#+(& R@ campsites, and day-use facilities.

Q#5)& > and shopping, and the home of the Fundy Geological Museum.

KL$#//& UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring the 300 million year old geological history of the area.

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#+Z5& >[\+)+ tidal bore, near a major commercial service area. Proposed location for a new regional visitor center. Cape d’Or Master Plan Cape d’Or Master Plan

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Moncton

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JOGGINS CAPE PARRSBORO FIVE TRURO TIDAL FOSSIL CLIFFS CHIGNECTO ISLANDS BORE

CAPE BLOMIDON GRAND PRÉ BURNTCOAT CAPE FUNDY NATIONAL PARK SPLIT HEAD ENRAGE Introduction

6 ABOUT THE PROJECT

Cape d’Or possesses great opportunity to become The master planning process was led by a steering a world class destination that motivates travel to $= Nova Scotia. The existing experience of eating Municipality, the local Councilor, and provincial and sleeping at a lighthouse is unique, and *" $ d’Or and Nova Scotia from other experiences consideration. Local business operators, managers available elsewhere. As the tourism industry in of regional tourism destinations, and community the province strives to grow, this stunning and [ identifying the major opportunities and challenges [* to guide the master plan. The results of this In order to increase visitation, length of stay, and ultimately revenues, the Cape d’Or site requires b>%"* improvements, and a plan to achieve them. This document is presented in two main sections. The Municipality of the County of Cumberland The Analysis covers the extensive research, site survey and critical assessment that set the context to direct and prioritize development of the site, as and establish the current situation of Cape well as organize and coordinate interventions. It d’Or. The second section provides a series of is intended to expand on and enhance the Cape recommendations. Each one is described in detail, d’Or experience, and focus on preparing the site "#& a timeline, steps to implementation, and potential increase tourism in the Parrsboro Shore region. partnerships.

To achieve these goals, the master plan considers a range of components, including: • maintenance or removal of existing infrastructure • • orientation signage • interpretative elements • visual identity and brand • safety • • management and operation Cape d’Or Master Plan Cape d’Or Master Plan

7 Introduction

8 Analysis

HISTORY

Mi’kmaq 'X^ European Exploration $X%XX" X+/)Z $X% # &*'X :$ _#`& * %#& deposits were extensively explored by the French; was located on top of Cape d’Or. The meaning * XX" JU _ 'V travels. L$X% U'V'* $X%^'X^ 1897 * J.A. Hanway forms the Colonial Copper Company, formations at Cape d’Or are chocolate chert, instigating the creation of several mine shafts at Cape d’Or. UV b ["* In the 1980s, archaeological excavation near the ())) years. 1604 Samuel de Champlain arrives. Names Cape d’Or.

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1711 Cape d’Or Master Plan Cape d’Or Master Plan Nathaniel Blackmore’s map in 1711 9 8900 bce - Current as Cape Minas. Mi’kmaq inhabitance and use Mining Serious attention was not paid to the mining until the deepest and most dangerous in the province, 1897 when J.A. Hanway formed the Colonial extending 100 metres below the ground. By 1905, Copper Company, which invested millions of however, the mine stopped excavation when the dollars in a substantial mining operation at Cape copper veins proved to have disappointing yields. X%*+-)) By 1907, the site was completely abandoned and housing was built, and a railway was constructed the houses were shipped by sea to communities to a concentration facility. The shafts were some of around the Bay of Fundy.

< *L the beach, a handful of square mine openings, called "adits", can be seen about halfway up the *%@ *< rail lines, and timber structures can also be found Miners posing around the Hanway shaft throughout the Horseshoe Cove area.

1907 Mine abandoned by the Colonial Copper Company.

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Engine room of the concentrating plant at Mine shaft at Bennett’s Brook Horseshoe Cove Analysis

10 Lighthouse In 1875, a fog whistle was installed on the Cape to ><*X *> was built near the site of the current lighthouse, later, the original fog whistle was replaced by a which was replaced by a pair of bungalows in steam powered fog whistle and lighthouse. The 1958. In 1965, the lighthouse itself was also lighthouse was a white-painted, square wooden replaced with the concrete structure that is still tower propped up on a red wooden trestle. Because standing on the site today. The light became there was no road access to the site at the time, the automated in 1989. lighthouse was brought to the site by water from

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12 TOPOGRAPHY

Bedrock Geology Most of the topography in the Advocate Harbour Under the water, a narrow basalt reef extends area is made up of softer Carboniferous to Triassic from Cape d’Or into the bay where it intersects sandstone, limestone, and mudstone. However, the the violent waters of the dory rips. The reef is $X% part of a ridge that eventually resurfaces above the @ water, forming the landmass of Isle Haute. cooling of lava exposed during the Triassic Period. Basalt is much more resistant to erosion, which has $X%* : that the Cape d’Or area is underlain by silty > compact till. The Cape d’Or site has thin soils hydrothermal solutions percolating through generally less than two metres, and exposed produces an abundance of minerals such as steep. zeolites, calcite, and native copper. New cavities and veins of minerals are constantly being exposed as the Bay of Fundy wave action erodes away the *

` North Mountain Formation: Tholeiitic Basalt Blomidon Formation: Lacustrine playa and sandstone Wolfville Formation: Fluvial sandstone and conglomerate Parrsboro Formation: Fluvial sandstone, mudstone and conglomerate Cape d’Or Master Plan Cape d’Or Master Plan

13 Topography | Basalt bedrock formations are responsible for the steep sided cliffs that are prevalent throughout Cape d’Or Analysis

14 Elevation $X%\$* Inland, the ridge extends up to 170 metres above sea level just north of Horseshoe Cove. Along the +))[*

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16 Vertical Cliffs | Steep sided cliffs are prevalent throughout Cape d’Or.

Slope b$X%*` *b\$* = formed by fresh water erosion.

Slope changes present the following considerations: • :+ • :Zb^ along; • :Z+) • Slopes must be less than 12% in order to be accessible by wheelchair; • Slopes between 10 and 17% are more expensive to develop; • A 17% slope is usually the limit that an ordinary loaded vehicle can climb for sustained periods; and • Pedestrians can climb slopes up to 25% without requiring a staircase. • :ʓ* Cape d’Or Master Plan Cape d’Or Master Plan

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18 HYDROLOGY

Cape d’Or is adjacent to some of the most The tide heights at Cape d’Or are also impressive, powerful hydrological forces in the world. The with a maximum recorded height of 12.65 metres. waters of Minas Basin exchange with the Bay The highest tides in the world occur on the other of Fundy through the Minas Channel, creating side of the Minas Basin at Burntcoat Head, where extremely strong tidal currents. Near Cape d’Or, tides have reached up to 16.3 metres. b is a phenomenon involving extreme tidal agitation Fresh Water of waters. The turbulence does not result from a simple rip tide, but rather from the collision or near the site, with the exception of a scattered of three opposed tidal currents enhanced by the handful of isolated bogs and shrub swamps, as presence of a subsurface reef that forces the water well as ponds that remain from mining. There are upward. The powerful incoming tidal current scattered throughout. current, coursing in semicircular fashion around Advocate Bay, slams into the collision point at a Groundwater 90-degree angle. The current inn and restaurant utilize a dug well, which is gravity-fed to cisterns located inside both *> property. Cape d’Or Master Plan Cape d’Or Master Plan

19 "Dory Rips" by John Neville

"This image is based on a trip my uncle took through the treacherous stretch of water at the tip of Cape d’Or on the Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia. He had a boat load of Orangemen from the Halls Harbour area, who had chartered him for the day to take them to a “meeting” in Advocate. He miscalculated the groundswell intensity at the rips and nearly filled the boat. One passenger was so terrified that he dove under the stern. All were drenched. Each fisherman who uses this passage has his own account of how he learned to respect it." Analysis

20 CLIMATE

L Predominant winds at Cape d’Or blow in from the climate of its coastline. Tidal-induced turbulence Bay of Fundy in the west or from the Minas Basin prevents the water in the Bay from freezing, and in the southeast. Due to its exposed setting, winds prevents warming of the surface water in summer. are very common on the site, particularly during By late summer, coastal surface water in the Bay the winter and early spring, but tend to slow L down during the warmer summer months. During Nova Scotia’s coasts, never exceeding about 12°C. storms wind speeds can easily reach gale force, * ' the Bay of Fundy. Although temperatures are The south-facing orientation of the site allows for similar to that in the rest of Nova Scotia, exposure day-long sunlight for most of the year, assuming it * isn’t foggy or overcast.

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22 ACCESS 209 To access Cape d’Or, visitors travel along A \()-< Road Back $X%< 5*5 * The road provides access in the summer but is not plowed in the winter. The road elevation rises steadily up the hillside to about 150 metres above sea level. From here it drops down to just above \$ to approximately 50 metres above sea level at the *

For the most part, the roadbed is in relatively good condition. However, washouts along steeper grades are common, particularly after heavy rainfall events. As a result, the road needs to be resurfaced in spring and maintained throughout the summer.

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Or Road as a public right-of-way, maintained by the Nova Scotia Department of Transportation and Cape d’ X<* this section of road ranges between 8-10 metres wide, with about 2 metres on either side of the *+5)) the road is located along an easement over private *<^ substantially, ranging between 5-6 metres wide, * ʓ <X a ʓ*

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23 ARRIVAL + PARKING

>5*5$X%< and a replica lighthouse that is no longer operational. There is no welcome sign near the entrance. The @-)^)* *

: * no longer operational, features a small interpretive panel describing the local trails, one of which is no * *

There is one sign located at the top of the pathway down to the lighthouse, which indicates that there is *> *

The site has a poor sense of arrival—the feeling that you have arrived at your destination—due in part to inadequate visitor information and orientation. Other than the aforementioned sign, there is no information to identify features, guide visitors around the site, or provide general orientation.

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24 TRAILS

+--) The Lighthouse Trail is a short, 280-metre-long, >== [ >#>==>& R#&* lease from the Municipality. The trail is a short, 300-metre-long, grassy path that winds around the *>ʓ south side of the path. The path is used mostly by area. A stainless steel fence is installed along the visitors on foot who want to explore the Whistle * X$ service vehicles to supply or maintain the facilities. vantages of the Minas Channel and the dory rips. However, the viewing area has since been obstructed by naturally growing vegetation.

The Minas Trail was also built in the early 1990s. $>>$ The 1,200-metre-long nature trail weaves in and a 4,300-metre-long, multi-use trail that connects out of mixed softwood and hardwood forested Cape d’Or to Advocate along the western side of the cape. The trail provides several viewpoints U: VS of the Bay and Advocate Harbour, including the be seen from the lighthouse. The trail traverses Lubbers Hole. private land and has since been overgrown completely. Cape d’Or Master Plan Cape d’Or Master Plan

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26 ECOLOGICAL LANDSCAPES

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27 Inter-Tidal Cli side Upland Sparse Mixed Beach Meadow Woodland Forest

Basalt Lowland Alder Boreal Outcrop Meadow Escarpment Escarpment Analysis

28 The western coastline consists of cobblestone * The tides are constantly changing the landscape and leave behind crab, mussels, clams, seaweed, sponges, and worms. These attract sandpipers, terns, eagles, falcons, and seagulls. Shells of slipper *X b be seen along the coast. Common goldeneye and ʔ*: and porpoises can also be seen along the coast.

Slipper Common Herring Belted Hornwrack limpet Eider Gull

Basalt Outcrops The southern and eastern coastline of the Cape b slowly being eroded away by the powerful tidal * the fractures in the basalt. When the tide is seabirds, such as herring gulls and cormorants, and >*

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29 @$X% provide habitat for rare arctic-alpine plant species, [*X are 22 rare plant species found in the vicinity of $X%* $X% habitat for the Peregrine Falcon and were used as J:*R attempts to re-establish the birds began in 1982 it became a falcon release site.

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Lowland Meadow R' $ are situated on a small and grassy plateau located about 15-20 metres above sea level. The plateau features various naturalized and mown grasses, *b attracts all sorts of sea and land-based birds, " > raccoons, and other small rodents.

Snowshoe American Coastal Sedge Crowberry Mown Grackle Hare Mink grass Analysis

30 Alder Escarpment Beyond the Lowland Meadow is a sloping escarpment that features a variety of vegetation. The lower part of the escarpment is dominated by groves of alders, with other bunches of grasses and groundcover. The low-lying vegetation provides ideal habitat and shelter for small birds and mammals.

Snowshoe Grackle BluejayDwarf white Black Alder Hare spruce crowberry

Boreal Escarpment The vegetation cover of the escarpment changes toward the upper portion and crest of the slope from low-lying shrubs to coniferous woodland. R habitat for a variety of birds.

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31 Upland Meadow The upland meadow along Cape d’Or provides wintering habitat for deer coming down from the Cobequid Hills.

Snowshoe White tailed Tall grass Dwarf white Black Alder Hare deer spruce crowberry

Sparse Woodland The area surrounding the upland meadow was at one point heavily disturbed via logging and mining, and now the alder dominated landscape is beginning to repopulate with white spruce and *

White spruce Alder Analysis

32 Mixed Forest The inland and eastern shore of Cape d’Or is dominated by a mixed wood forest, mostly consisting of white birch and white spruce, with *

White spruce Red maple Grey birch Black bear White tailed deer Cape d’Or Master Plan Cape d’Or Master Plan

33 Several plant species in and around Cape d’Or have been historically harvested 'X^* traveled to the coast during warmer weather to harvest seafood and collect plants from the broad variety of species available in the inter-tidal zone.

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Fauna | These plant species found on Cape d’Or we’re traditionally used by the Mi’kmaq Analysis

34 STRUCTURES

The Cape d’Or site includes six structures: the 1 lighthouse, 2 inn, 3 restaurant, 4 helipad, 5 foghorn, and the 6 replica lighthouse. The two residential structures that exist on site were formerly *QJ:Q <()->\*

Water to the structures is provided from a dug well located in a grassy area to the north of the replica lighthouse. It supplies the restaurant and inn via a system of rubber hoses that feed two underground *R* building is serviced by a small septic system.

Structures of Cape d’Or | Map shows the location of existing (solid outlines) and former structures (dashed outlines)

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35 Lighthouse/Generator Room The existing combined light structure and generator building is a [[*@ surfaces of the structure are covered with white vinyl siding. As the b the functioning of the lighthouse. Analysis

36 Lightkeeper Residence 1 (Guest House) %+-5( been converted to a seasonal guest house. The wooden frame building * * Cape d’Or Master Plan Cape d’Or Master Plan

37 Lightkeeper Residence 2 (Lightkeeper's Kitchen) >+-5( been converted to a seasonal restaurant. The wooden frame building is area that can accommodate 30 people. The septic system was recently repaired and is located in the front of the building. The building also features an accessible ramp running the length from the building to the door. Analysis

38 Replica Lighthouse # & storey structure, constructed with a wooden frame and covered in wood siding that has been painted white with red trim. The structure was built by the ADDA in the early 1990s and has been closed for several years due to disrepair.

Fog Horn A steam powered fog horn is located next to the lighthouse and is controlled by a strobe sensor located in the generator room of the lighthouse. Most visitors are at ease with the fog horn, which can be quite loud, but for some it can be a nuisance, especially for light sleepers at the inn.

Helipad The small 7 m2 concrete helipad is utilized when the lighthouse needs maintenance or repair and for emergency purposes. It is owned and maintained by the federal government. Cape d’Or Master Plan Cape d’Or Master Plan

39 SITE AMENITIES

> * the foundation from a former residential dwelling #& # & the property. Seating has been strategically placed around the site to encourage visitors to experience ʓ* Analysis

40 TOURISM ANALYSIS

< $X%` are overwhelmingly positive. Most of the 4.6 comments refer directly to the guesthouse or Google rating restaurant. Those who do not patronize either of these services are not included in the ratings. 4.5 TripAdvisor rating The estimated number of customers at the inn would be in the range of 400 annually based on a 60% occupancy rate over the entire 120 day *$# & +()) Estimated number although if you include those who stop in for a 400 of inn guests, annually *

Estimated number The total annual number of visitors at Cape of café guests, annually X% 1,200 counters at the entrance. However, according to the restaurant and inn operator, it is estimated that /) the lighthouse. This would suggest that the overall number of visitors would be in the range of 4000. 4,000 - Some reports have the total number of visitors at Estimated number of total guests, annually more than 5,000. 5,000

The restaurant and inn at Cape d’Or are essential parts of the overall experience; however, product features and infrastructure that serve visitors that do not patronize these services are also important and need improvement if the site is to gain in * and are largely self-directed, although they might stop into the restaurant to use the washrooms or get information. Depending on the overall number of visitors to the site, the number who are self- directed appears to be in the range of 60 to 80%. Cape d’Or Master Plan Cape d’Or Master Plan

41 There are several web sites that provide information about the Cape d’Or site. The primary website, capedor.ca, managed by the inn and café operator, is under development. The temporary site provides basic information, largely focusing on the overnight accommodations and restaurant. It has adequate directions to the site *

The Tourism Nova Scotia site provides a slightly better overall view of the site in its entirety. It is full information on other services and attractions in the area. capedor.ca Inn and Café website, as of June 5, 2017 These web sites tend to focus on facilities and services at the site. Trip advisor reviews also have * tourism destination or an interpretive natural site *R the focus here is on the mining history, which few visitors experience during their visit.

Nearby destinations include Nova Shore Adventures, Advocate Boat Tours, Cape Chignecto QQR$< Spencer’s Island, the Age of Sail Museum, downtown Parrsboro, the Fundy Geological '< Hebert and Macaan, and the Minudie Heritage novascotia.com Models. Through local partnerships, Nova Shores Provincial tourism website for Cape d’Or, as of June > 5, 2017 boating, accommodations and dining. Atlantic L KL$ Grand Pré. However, the vast majority of visitors to Cape d’Or and the area are fully self-guided, and arrange each trip component independently. Analysis

42 Approach + Objectives

The approach and objectives are intended The next section of the plan provides a series to convey the strategic direction, goals, of recommendations. Each one is described in values and focus upon which the master plan "#& recommendation are made. The approach graphics, a timeline, steps to implementation, and potential partnerships. Each and the objectives articulate a series of criteria to which the plans and future actions will adhere. puzzle, and need not be followed in chronology. The following approach and objectives for Cape d’Or were created with input from Steering $ practices for tourism development.

APPROACH

As a sought-after destination, Cape d’Or will be an anchor point attracting visitors for multi-day eco-tourism excursions throughout the Bay of Fundy region. Immersed in the contentment of disconnection from the modern world, visitors will fully engage with the panoramic views, the coastal ecosystem, and the cultural history. Travelers of all abilities and interests will have valuable and complete experiences rooted in the stories of the land and the local community. Cape d’Or Master Plan Cape d’Or Master Plan

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44 Approach + Objectives Existing Conditions

UPPER PARK TRAILS

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45 Improvements Proposed TRAILS LOWER PARK PARK UPPER

46 Approach + Objectives Identity + Promotion

Cape d’Or is an amazing experience that speaks for itself when visitors physically arrive at the site. Prior to a visit, however, there is likely some confusion around what to expect due to the fact that the inn and restaurant are marketed separately by the private operator, while the rest of the site amenities, such as the trails, tides, interpretive opportunities and nearby attractions, are not actively promoted.

The recommendations in this section aim to a create a more cohesive identity and promotional strategy for Cape d’Or that communicates the site in its entirety. This revolves around identifying Cape d’Or as a coastal park, where visitors can eat, sleep, learn, take tours, and go on various outdoor excursions, which will give visitors a better idea that they are visiting a place that is worthy of a longer visit.

The following recommendations will help to accomplish this goal; they are described in more detail on the following pages:

IP1 Create a visual identity for Cape d’Or

IP2 Create a Cape d’Or website

IP3 Create a Cape d’Or brochure

IP4 Create Cape d'Or merchandise Cape d’Or Master Plan Cape d’Or Master Plan

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48 Identity + Promotion IDENTITY + PROMOTION

The colours in the logo and wordmark strengthen this juxtaposition. Earth and water tones illustrate the landscape, and a bright, contrasting vermilion swatch captures the human-made lighthouse.

RGB: 67,109,96 CMYK: 75,40,62,21 HEX: #436d60

RGB: 241,86,69 RGB: 72,114,135 CMYK: 0,82,76,0 CMYK: 76,47,35,9 HEX: #F15645 HEX: #487287

Primary Colours Other Colours

ITC Avant Garde Gothic Pro is the typeface for the wordmark. The typeface features a geometric sans-serif design, meaning that its basic shapes are made from circles and straight lines. This geometric design was designed during the same era as the lighthouse, and both share similar vintage and classic aesthetics.

ITC Avant Garde Gothic Pro Cape d’Or Master Plan Cape d’Or Master Plan

49 2. The graphics packagewillbeadministered graphics The 2. packagehasbeencompletedas Agraphics 1. IMPLEMENTATIONSTEPS TO TIMELINE OBJECTIVES MET L’mu’juiktuk. 'X^ is toreplace theCaped’Orwordmark with thelogo backgrounds. Anothervariation of used for usageabove ortextured photographs application. Monotonevariations shouldbe its may onthecontext beuseddepending of = .=%ʓ 3. Mi’kmaq variation theMasterPlanphase, consisting part of various tourism-related applications forpotential partners proper usageon will distribute packageto thegraphics Cumberland the Countyof for theMunicipalityof =%ʓ L’mu’juiktuk Year 1 Monotone variations OTHER POTENTIAL PARTNERS RESPONSIBILITY h onyo Cumberland the Countyof ADDA, Tourism Nova Scotia,Municipalityof =%ʓ IDENTITY +PROMOTION

50 Identity + Promotion IDENTITY + PROMOTION

IP2 Create a Cape d’Or website

DESCRIPTION

$ (ideally visitors can book rooms, check $% for availability, and pay online for their which prospective visitors must visit to cobble bookings, but that will be up to the site together information about the site. A single, operator to implement); comprehensive Cape d'Or website will better • a page for the Kitchen with a photo of * the dining area, hours of operation, and an online menu, if possible; The Municipality and site operator can work • an About page, including photographs together to design an easy-to-use, attractive and historical text about the key and informative website that includes: interpretive themes of Cape d’Or; • • a page for the trails and hiking • a landing page with a high resolution opportunities; and photo and a brief description of the park; • a page about how to get to the site, • a page for the Inn, describing the including directions and information about accommodations and how they can book the road and seasonality of the site.

OBJECTIVES MET

TIMELINE Year 1

STEPS TO IMPLEMENTATION

1. Hire a web designer or graphic designer to build a website that can be owned and operated by the Municipality and the site operator 2. Ensure website is kept up-to-date POTENTIAL COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Site operator, Municipality of the County of Cumberland Cape d’Or Master Plan Cape d’Or Master Plan

51 the Amherst, Parrsborothe Amherst, andTruro VIClocations. Scotia's Visitor Centres (VIC),especially Information Wild Caraway. They should alsobedistributed at Nova at nearby touristdestinations such astheRite-Stopand brochuresThe shouldbeprintedanddistributed on-site, and entrance sign(seeUP3). d'Or website address. samemapcanbeusedfor This thepark andtheCapeshould alsobeincluded,aswell ascontactinformation thesiteandsurrounding trailnetworks things todo. Alarge mapof history, onhow toget there, information including abrief what toexpect, and A smalltri-fold brochure shouldbedesignedthat includesdetailsaboutthesite, people tothesitewho perhapsdonotuseonlinematerials toplantheirtrips. @*Q A physical Caped'Orbrochure navigate willhelpusers thesitewhile they about are there andlearn .Update brochure when needed 3. Printand thendistribute brochures 2. X^ 1. IMPLEMENTATIONSTEPS TO TIMELINE OBJECTIVES MET DESCRIPTION Information Centres Information the RiteStop)andat nearby Visitor on-site, inAdvocate Harbour(ie; among otherservices(seepg109) designing abrochure andmapfor thesite, Services for Caped'Or, which willinclude andGraphicDesign (IGD) Interpretation IP3 Year 1 Create d’Or aCape brochure POTENTIAL COMMUNITY PARTNERS ADDA $X$<: $ theTourism Nova Scotia,Municipalityof IDENTITY +PROMOTION

52 Identity + Promotion IDENTITY + PROMOTION

IP4 Create Cape d’Or merchandise

DESCRIPTION

The new Cape d'Or identity and logo presents an opportunity to generate some additional revenue on site by creating and selling standard merchandise and souvenir with the brand and photographs of the site on it. These items could include postcards, hats, posters, stickers, bumper stickers, t-shirts, iron-on patches and pins.

The Municipality could also coordinate with local artists to design Cape d’Or inspired paintings, prints, clothing, etc, which can be *

OBJECTIVES MET

TIMELINE Year 1

STEPS TO IMPLEMENTATION

1. Apply the logo and wordmark to standard merchandise and apparel 2. Hire or work with a graphic designer to prepare a series of customized Cape d’Or branded merchandise

POTENTIAL COMMUNITY PARTNERS

ADDA, Tourism Nova Scotia, Municipality of the County of Cumberland Cape d’Or Master Plan Cape d’Or Master Plan

NOVA SCOTIA CANADA IDENTITY +PROMOTION

54 Identity + Promotion Interpretation

Interpretation invites visitors to enter into a relationship with the site that creates a sense of meaning. It is achieved by establishing clear themes that can be experienced in a variety @ multiple senses.

The objective for interpretation at Cape d'Or is to facilitate discovery of the unexpected and develop a sense of emotional involvement that will captivate and enlighten. Visitors will be invited to look deeply at their surroundings, to listen, touch, climb, walk and rest.

The key theme of Cape d'Or is the interplay of the natural environment and human culture. The awe-inspring landscape created by land and sea is the essence of Cape d'Or. Since pre-historic times, people have met their material and spiritual needs at this place, *

On the following page, there is a list of three diverse interpretive themes and corresponding sub-themes that are all fascinating in their own ways - each of which will ^*

these stories and themes with visitors:

IN1 Disperse interpretative installations throughout the site

IN2 Facilitate interpretation of Mi'kmaw culture by Mi'kmaq people

IN3 Offer experiential programming and events Cape d’Or Master Plan Cape d’Or Master Plan

55 astrangesightinotherwisecalmwaters. connectedtothelunarandsolarcycles. Rips Dory Tidal Cycles annual continental migration. * Birds Migratory valued Rare andEdible Plants for foraging. didnotprove economicallyviable. * Caped'Or, but rests Sinclair andtheScots. anotherstory withHenry Light Keeping Shipbuilding andFishing trade. makespecialobjects. Itmay have even beenapointof knapping, Caped'Orwasalsoasummertimeencampment. surroundings. Kluskap Legends of Native Copper Stone Tool Making * Copper Mining Early Explorers " h ihs ie ntewrdaeateedu oc fnature, highesttidesintheworld The are atremendous force of Tentr f h erc tCp 'r rsneo coastalerosion thebedrock at Caped'Or, nature presence The of of :$ Seasonalstoppinggrounds where birds rest andfeedduringthebi- INTERPRETIVE THEMES +SUBTHEMES iemc ftheregion, settlerlivelihoods were basedinbuilding Likemuch of \ h tre f lsa nmt h adcp fCaped'Orand Kluskapanimate thelandscapeof storiesof The Naturally copper was collectedat occurring Caped'Orandusedto An importantpre-historic location for manufacturing toolsby h adcp f aedO a ennso miningoperations that Caped'Orhasremnants of landscapeof The Fundy, andtheir intheBay thelightkeeper As seafaringgrew of Colonial Livelihoods Mi’kmaw Heritage Land andSea

56 Interpretation INTERPRETATION

IN1 Disperse interpretative installations throughout the site

DESCRIPTION

As a contemporary destination, the interpretive experience at Cape d'Or can take a fresh approach, where information is decentralized from a few large panels to many smaller ones dispersed through the landscape. As visitors explore, they will discover location or vantage in which they are located. Each b while moving on to the next, incrementally taking in a full understanding of the interpretive themes. It is snacking, versus eating a whole meal.

The details of each "snapshot" can be designed in the most appropriate format for the place in which it is located and the information that is being covered. For example: • Bedrock described on a panel mounted to a • Information about mining on a sign beside an inundated mine shaft • Solar powered listening booth of recorded '^_ positioned to look out at the sea Possible locations of Interpretive Installations

OBJECTIVES MET

TIMELINE Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6

STEPS TO IMPLEMENTATION

1. :^ Interpretation and Graphic Design (IGD) Services for Cape d'Or, that will include generating the interpretive plan for the site (see pg 109) 2. Have the components manufactured and POTENTIAL COMMUNITY PARTNERS installed Tourism Nova Scotia, Museum of History, KMKNO Cape d’Or Master Plan Cape d’Or Master Plan

57 . Maintaincommunication withthe 3. WhenissuingRFPsfor Interpretive 2. Begintoestablish relationships with 1. * be shared, andhow contributing totellthem.The individuals '^ ^ colonialism. theimpactof help foster of understanding theirown heritagecould of centering themasthekeepers '^people, mustinterpreted beat thediscretion of than about,'^people. What andhow heritageis Therefore, with,rather theaimshouldbedetermined * Indigenous experiences andtraditionsmust notbe consultative approach andbeundertakenby thecommunity. Mi'kmaw heritageadoptsasensitive, of interpretation reconciliation, itisimportantthat In thespiritof colonial context that rest very much inthepresent. '^[@@ evolving thepast. andcontemporary, andnotathingof It isimportantthat Mi'kmaw as heritagebeunderstood STEPS TO IMPLEMENTATIONSTEPS TO TIMELINE OBJECTIVES MET DESCRIPTION artifacts aboutarchived History Museum of ^ :'^ '^* IN2 heritage byheritage Mi'kmaqpeople Facilitate interpretation ofMi'kmaw er1Ya er4Ya er6Ya er8Ya Year 10 Year 9 Year 8 Year 7 Year 6 Year 5 Year 4 Year 3 Year 1 Year 2 POTENTIAL COMMUNITYPARTNERS Tourism Association NSWorking Group History, KMKNO,Museum of Aboriginal INTERPRETATION

58 Interpretation INTERPRETATION

IN3 Offer experiences through programming and events

@ $%*X@ interpretive elements, programs and events can entice more visitors for longer stays and create greater depth of experience.

Currently, the Nova Scotia Tourism accelerator experiences have * tours, astronomy talks, artist in residency programs, rare plant tours, *

Exactly which programs or events are implemented can be decided in collaboration among the restaurant and inn operator, the County of $J:[* More information about implementation frameworks is detailed in the Operation and Maintenance Section.

OBJECTIVES MET

TIMELINE Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10

STEPS TO IMPLEMENTATION POTENTIAL COMMUNITY PARTNERS

1. Do a call-out to local residents, seeking Tourism Nova Scotia, Wild Caraway, Light people who have skills, talents or other Keepers Kitchen, County of Cumberland assets that could be adapted as an * 2. Establish a management framework to guide the structure and decision making criteria. Cape d’Or Master Plan Cape d’Or Master Plan

59 (Getting to Cape d'Or) (Getting toCape Coveandparkinglot Caped'OrRoad secondary highways Highway 104 PA4 PA3 PA2 PA1 objective: followingThe recommendations are aimedat accomplishingthis certainly beappreciated by visitors. Any interventions that caninjectsomejoy will intothisjourney highways andnarrow andalongasteep gravel resource road. $%* Park Access

Replace guidancesignsalong Install directional signsalong Install directional signsalong Widen road betweenHorseshoe

60 Park Access PARK ACCESS

PA1 Install directional signs along Highway 104

DESCRIPTION

> [ $% experience and also increase the number of visitors. Signs for Cape d'Or should originate along Highway 104 to capture visitors traveling southbound near Amherst and northbound after Truro. Currently, a standardized highway sign already exists at Exit 12 heading northbound. It is labeled as "Cape d'Or Lighthouse". Another similar sign should be placed at Exit 3 heading southbound near Amherst. Ideally, both signs should use the label "Cape d'Or Coastal Park", instead of "Cape d'Or Lighthouse". Existing sign at Exit 12 All signs must be approved and managed by Nova Scotia Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal.

OBJECTIVES MET

TIMELINE Year 1 Year 2

STEPS TO IMPLEMENTATION POTENTIAL COMMUNITY PARTNERS

1. Approach NSTIR about the possibility of NSTIR, Tourism Nova Scotia, Municipality installing highway signs at the proposed of the County of Cumberland locations 2. Work with NSTIR to determine the wording and icon to be used on the signage (see example on next page). Cape d’Or Master Plan Cape d’Or Master Plan

61 PARK ACCESS

100 SERIES HIGHWAY SIGNS

EXIT 3 EXIT 12

Cape Chignecto Cape Chignecto Provincial Park Provincial Park

Cape d’Or Cape d’Or Coastal Park Coastal Park

Five Islands Five Islands Lighthouse Park Lighthouse Park

H1: SIGN AT EXIT 3 H2: SIGN AT EXIT 12

104 H1

Amherst

242 2

104 209 2 H2

2 4 Truro Parrsboro

Cape d’Or

SIGN PLACEMENT Park Access

62 PARK ACCESS

PA2 Install directional signs along secondary highways

DESCRIPTION

>\(Z(()-( can be placed alongside the road that will help direct people to the site while also promoting Cape d'Or to travelers who maybe were not planning on visiting. The proposed signs are large directional signs with a die-cut background in the shape of the Cape d'Or logo. The logo and messaging are displayed in the Cape d'Or vermilion and will be very eye catching alongside the road. The sign includes a variety of amenity symbols featured at the site, as well as an arrow and distance marker.

SECONDARY HIGHWAY DIRECTIONAL SIGN

200 cm

150 cm

Coastal 100 cm Park

35 km

Dibond aluminum panel 50 cm

Possible Materials

RAL 2008 RAL 5021 RAL 5007 Cedar posts Dibond aluminum panel Cape d’Or Master Plan Cape d’Or Master Plan

63 PARK ACCESS

SIGN PLACEMENT

Advocate Amherst Harbour

209

Back Road 242 2

104 209

Cape d’Or Road 2

Parrsboro

Cape d’Or

Secondary highway signs should be placed at the following locations: • :<KL$ • on Highway 209 eastbound about 500 metres before Back Road; • on Highway 209 westbound about 500 metres before Back Road; • on Trunk 2 southbound prior to the junction with Highway 209 before Parrsboro; • on Trunk 2 westbound prior to the junction with Highway 209 before Parrsboro; and • on Trunk 2 westbound between Economy and Five Islands Provincial Park.

OBJECTIVES MET

TIMELINE Year 1 Year 2

STEPS TO IMPLEMENTATION

1. :^ Interpretation and Graphic Design (IGD) Services for Cape d'Or, that will highway directional signs (see pg 109) 2. Work with NSTIR to identify appropriate sites along secondary highways to place the signs POTENTIAL COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Municipality of the County of Cumberland, NSTIR, Tourism Nova Scotia Park Access

64 PARK ACCESS

PA3 Replace guidance signage along Cape d’Or Road

DESCRIPTION Dibond aluminum panel

Cape d'Or Road is a 5.5 km long gravel road that winds and weaves its way to the parking

lot near the site. Although it is a relatively 150 cm short distance, the road conditions and geometry make the trip more demanding for visitors. Placing a guidance signs along the road indicating the distance to the parking lot will reassure visitors that they are almost 100 cm at their destination and that they are on the right track.

Currently, there are a pair of signs that 2.5 km accomplish this; however, they are getting 50 cm old and are deteriorating. These signs should be replaced with new directional signs that feature the new Cape d'Or identity (see IP1). The signs could incorporate some more light-hearted messages about the road conditions, as illustrated in the mockup (far right). GUIDANCE SIGN

OBJECTIVES MET

TIMELINE Year 1

STEPS TO IMPLEMENTATION 1. :^ Interpretation and Graphic Design (IGD) Services for Cape d'Or, that will include along Cape d'Or Road (see pg 109) 2. Hire a sign fabricator to build and install the signs

POTENTIAL COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Tourism Nova Scotia, Municipality of the County of Cumberland, ADDA Cape d’Or Master Plan Cape d’Or Master Plan

65 .:^ 1. .Putwork outtotender. 2. * managingtheroad onanongoingbasistoensure that theroad conditionsare the take care of having NSTIR After theMunicipalityhascompletedthiswork, they canexplore thepossibilityof washoutsinthefuture. section. Several culverts toreduce willalsobenecessary thepossibilityof b[J:X< shoulderspaceoneithersidetomaintainsight-lines. will This minimum), with2metres of CoveHorseshoe andtheparking lotshouldideallybewidenedto8metres wide(6metres * thisMasterPlan,asitwillimprove safetyconditions road isakey partof Improving thissectionof to pass. other, forcing vehicles tobackupanarea where they couldpullover andallow theothervehicle conditionshaveThese causedsituations where two large vehicles couldnotsafelypassby each section owned by NSTIR,rangingbetween four tosixmetres widewithvery littleshoulderspace. @^ 1,200 metres longstretching between Cove Horseshoe andtheparking sectiondoesnot lot.This washouts regularly areas. insteep secondsection,owned The by theMunicipality, isabout $*J:X<"Z@ theCountyof Transportation andInfrastructure Renewal (NSTIR)andtheMunicipalityof Caped'OrRoad isshared by boththeNova of ScotiaDepartment responsibilityThe of STEPS TO IMPLEMENTATIONSTEPS TO TIMELINE OBJECTIVES MET DESCRIPTION d'Or Road (seepg110) design drawings for improvements toCape d'Or, that willincludepreparing detailed Landscaping (AEL)Servicesfor Cape Architecture, Engineering, and PA4 Year 1 Cove lot andparking Widen road between Horseshoe Year 3 POTENTIAL COMMUNITY PARTNERS Cumberland, ADDA, Tourism Nova Scotia PARK ACCESS

66 Park Access PARK ACCESS

CAPE D'OR ROAD TYPICAL CONDITION BETWEEN HORSESHOE COVE AND PARKING LOT

NO 4 METRES4m NO SHOULDER SHOULDER

CAPE D'OR ROAD PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS

CLEARED 6 METRES CLEARED SHOULDERS (MINIMUM) SHOULDERS Cape d’Or Master Plan Cape d’Or Master Plan

67 PARK ACCESS

68 Park Access Upper Park

The upper park area is the point of arrival for Cape d'Or. This area should be organized in a @ * Upland Meadow

UP1 Install a welcome sign

Cliff UP2 Expand the parking area

UP3 Build a sheltered welcome area

UP4 Build a public washroom Lowland UP5 Reconfigure observation deck Meadow

UP6 Install directional signposts

Ecological zones engaged with:

Alder Escarpment

Boreal Escarpment Cape d’Or Master Plan Cape d’Or Master Plan

69 Mixed Forest UP4 UP2 UP3 UP1 UP5

70 Upper Park UPPER PARK

UP1 Install a welcome sign

DESCRIPTION CAPE D'OR WELCOME SIGN The design and installation

sign will give visitors a sense 250 cm of arrival after their trek down Cape d'Or Road. The

200 cm R: Dibond aluminum panel concept incorporates the logo

into a wooden base structure 150 cm slats.

100 cm The sign pedestal is surrounded Cedar

Coastal Park 50 cm consisting of large boulders # and creeping juniper). Indirect ground lighting should also be installed to ensure that the sign can be read at night.

OBJECTIVES MET

TIMELINE Year 1

STEPS TO IMPLEMENTATION 1. :^ X`=#X`=& :$% #+)-& (* Hire a sign fabricator to design and install the sign

* \ POTENTIAL COMMUNITY PARTNERS and landscaping (including plants and boulders) ' $ $ J:>==> Cape d’Or Master Plan Cape d’Or Master Plan

71 .:^ 1. *% % * *Putwork outtotender. (* ʓ* the parking lotstallstobedelineated with ^* a gravel basewithaprotective chip sealcoat stalls. parking The lotsurfacewillconsistof as RVs orservicetrucks)andtwo free barrier # Z( * ()[(5 current gravelThe parking lotarea can Expand theparkinglot @* howunderstand thesiteworks andcanplan lighthouse. area This needstobereorganized with agravel parking lotandanaging replica R STEPS TO IMPLEMENTATIONSTEPS TO TIMELINE OBJECTIVES MET DESCRIPTION contract parking lot#++)& % #>&:$ > UP2 Expand the parking area Expand theparking Year 3 another location. * lot area isnotagreat location for thereplica %^ >* > * confusionfor newvisitors also thesource of *X replica lighthouseisnolongerbeingused The Remove thereplica lighthouse $J:>==> POTENTIAL COMMUNITY PARTNERS UPPER PARK

72 Upper Park UPPER PARK

UP3 Build a sheltered welcome area

DESCRIPTION

but will be pitched at a slope that it will run *X area. This area needs a logical and intuitive that collects on the roof can be collected and starting point that will attract visitors and help * landscape.

X graphic interpretive panels and an illustrated parking lot and the trail leading down to the lighthouse. This location is ideal because it is *> @ panels around the parking lot should be up the slope while also providing great views of the lighthouse below. The open structure * @ @@* *

OBJECTIVES MET

TIMELINE Year 3 Year 4

STEPS TO IMPLEMENTATION 1. :^ > #>&:$ % area #++)& (* Put work out to tender.

* % POTENTIAL COMMUNITY PARTNERS contract J:' $ $>==> Cape d’Or Master Plan Cape d’Or Master Plan

73 and Bay lighthouse the of View ou o a f y Railing se th h e Viewing area Welcome and map park information Picnic area 17m Arrival area 2.75 m UPPER PARK rainwater collection Potential for

74 Upper Park UPPER PARK

UP4 Build a public washroom

DESCRIPTION

> visitors and to help alleviate the water issues @* >[ reduce work load for the site operator. The site.

> " @[ * concrete cisterns for waste to be stored in and # &*>LXQ #&* *

OBJECTIVES MET

TIMELINE Year 3

STEPS TO IMPLEMENTATION

1. :^ > #>&:$ % area #++)& (* Put work out to tender. * % POTENTIAL COMMUNITY PARTNERS contract ' $ $ >==>J: Cape d’Or Master Plan Cape d’Or Master Plan

75 .:^ 1. *Hire alandscapingdesignerorcontractor (* observation deck. proposes toreplace thelandscapingwitha * the the pointwhere itisobstructingviewsof @ @* shrubs. * * #R&*X^ ^ @ STEPS TO IMPLEMENTATIONSTEPS TO TIMELINE OBJECTIVES MET DESCRIPTION observation deck the observation deck#++)& % #>&:$ > UP4 er1Year 4 Year 1 Reconfigure observation deckReconfigure observation POTENTIAL COMMUNITY PARTNERS J:>==> $ $ ' UPPER PARK

76 Upper Park UPPER PARK

UP5 Install directional signposts

DESCRIPTION CAPE D'OR DIRECTIONAL TRAIL SIGN 150 cm visitors with an overall sense of *\ around the site where additional 100 cm *

The proposed directional signposts 50 cm junctions along the site. The $% placed on top.

RAL 2008 Powder Coated Steel

OBJECTIVES MET

TIMELINE Year 2 Year 3

STEPS TO IMPLEMENTATION

1. :^ X`=#X`=& :$% #++)& (* Hire a sign fabricator to design and install the sign * \ POTENTIAL COMMUNITY PARTNERS and landscaping (including plants and boulders) ' $ $ >==>J: Cape d’Or Master Plan Cape d’Or Master Plan

77 UPPER PARK

78 Upper Park Lower Park

The essence of Cape d'Or is concentrated in Q*\ * $%* it is essential that the Whistle retains its original *< ^ *% b aesthetics.

LP1 Lighthouse Trail improvements

LP2 Improve building envelope of the lighthouse

LP3 Improvements to the restaurant and inn

LP4 Ecological management and design

LP5 Spatial design and park layout

Ecological zones engaged with:

Basalt Outcrop

Lowland Meadow

Cliffside Cape d’Or Master Plan Cape d’Or Master Plan

79 LP2 LP4 LP3 LP5 LP1 LP5

80 Lower Park (The Whistle) LOWER PARK (THE WHISTLE)

LP1 Lighthouse Trail improvements

DESCRIPTION

@# *X %'(&* ^ $ % #> &*: not suitable conditions for all visitors. In [ " of visitors to Cape d'Or choose not to travel * R* traveling down the road. This has resulted in a " to the Whistle. visitors to trip or twist their ankles. In order $ ʓ * b * > Two seating areas are also proposed along the use the trail. The site operator would be able to travel down the road when needed. down the trail.

> #**`& supplies. It can also be used to assist visitors Cape d’Or Master Plan Cape d’Or Master Plan

81 .:^ 1. *\ (* STEPS TO IMPLEMENTATIONSTEPS TO TIMELINE OBJECTIVES MET handrail tothetrailandreplace and repairs ++)& (see page % #>&:$ > Year 2 3M 3M POTENTIAL COMMUNITY PARTNERS $>==>J: EXISTING CONDITION PROPOSED CONDITION PROPOSED LOWER PARK (THEWHISTLE)

82 Lower Park (The Whistle) LOWER PARK (THE WHISTLE)

LP2 Improve building envelope of Lighthouse

DESCRIPTION

Repair the roof of Cape d'Or but has been losing the battle R * * ^* Revitalize the light casing !" The light casing needs a fresh coat of paint L# HardiePlank) looks like traditional wooden $ % @* @ @ in coastal areas. It can endure hurricane * +5)* \Q::>R * * should be better hidden.

OBJECTIVES MET

TIMELINE Year 1

STEPS TO IMPLEMENTATION

1. :^ Building Upgrades and Renovations #<&:$% for the lighthouse #++)& (* \ and repairs to the trail and replace handrail POTENTIAL COMMUNITY PARTNERS

=L%J:' $ $ Cape d’Or Master Plan Cape d’Or Master Plan

83 IMPROVEMENTS FACADE PROPOSED LIGHTHOUSE CAPE D'OR FACADE EXISTING LOWER PARK (THEWHISTLE)

84 Lower Park (The Whistle) LOWER PARK (THE WHISTLE)

LP3 Improvements to the restaurant and inn

DESCRIPTION

Both the Lightkeeper's Inn and Lightkeeper's Repaint foundations _ The paint on the building foundation needs to @ /)@ peeling in areas. * Replace windows and doors % Replace siding The original cedar shakes are still on both ^* building and have been painted over countless The doors in the restaurant and inn also need * hold another coat. Certain sections have Replace roofs * [ 5[+) * *: 'Q* *\Q # @* > can be installed and left unpainted to reduce " *X * * *X *

R * Cape d’Or Master Plan Cape d’Or Master Plan

85 LIGHTKEEPER'S KITCHEN

REFRESHED EXTERIOR EXISTING CONDITION LOWER PARK (THEWHISTLE)

86 Lower Park (The Whistle) LOWER PARK (THE WHISTLE)

RESTAURANT WITH BALCONY LIGHTKEEPER'S KITCHEN

OBJECTIVES MET

TIMELINE Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

STEPS TO IMPLEMENTATION

1. :^ Building Upgrades and Renovations #<&:$% for the restaurant and inn #++)&

POTENTIAL COMMUNITY PARTNERS

' $ $ >==>J: Cape d’Or Master Plan Cape d’Or Master Plan

87 ( sedge ( $ # b * thesite. Through selective seedingand of the goaltopreserve thenatural character diverse. designvisionfor The vegetative $%^ ( canadensis * *Monitorfor success (* Xb 1. IMPLEMENTATIONSTEPS TO TIMELINE OBJECTIVES MET DESCRIPTION angelica papaveracea areas plantings intotheproposed naturalized LP4 &$b# carex plantaginea carex &# &*b lupinus) ). Circulation through these Ecological ManagementandDesign `# centaurea cyanus rosa rugosa Year 1 Year 2 &R &Q solidago Year 3 Year 4 POTENTIAL COMMUNITY PARTNERS >==>J: $ $ ' LOWER PARK (THEWHISTLE)

88 Lower Park (The Whistle) LOWER PARK (THE WHISTLE)

LP5 Spatial Design and Park Layout

DESCRIPTION

" @ @* @ *

> inn will encourage guests to gather in their [ will enable inn guests to coordinate their own *

OBJECTIVES MET

TIMELINE Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

STEPS TO IMPLEMENTATION 1. ' (* \

POTENTIAL COMMUNITY PARTNERS

' $ $ >==>J: Cape d’Or Master Plan Cape d’Or Master Plan

89 New Seating New Foundation Planting New Seating New Patio Restaurant meadow Gathering meadow Firepit meadow

New Seating New LOWER PARK (THEWHISTLE) Fire pit Guest

90 Lower Park (The Whistle) LOWER PARK (THE WHISTLE)

* * >$ *> %*> *$ @ ^ relationship to the ocean and land. support long periods of sitting.

>@ ^ *[" @ @^ * The design goal is to encourage visitors to feel ^ ^$%* Cape d’Or Master Plan Cape d’Or Master Plan

91 park boundaries. understanding of visitors comfort and park willincrease for the typology seating A new LOWER PARK (THEWHISTLE)

92 Lower Park (The Whistle) TR3 Trails TR4

$% @ R*> @ @ $ ^ *

The following section provides a handful of T T @$%

TR1 Lookoff Trail improvements

TR2 Revitalize the old Minas Trail

TR3 Promote (and expand) Sinclair Trail

TR4 Promote a "Cape to Cape" Trail

Ecological zones engaged with:

TR1

Alder Escarpment Boreal Escarpment

Upland Meadow Cliffside Cape d’Or Master Plan Cape d’Or Master Plan

93 TR2

94 Trails TRAILS

TR1 Lookoff Trail improvements

DESCRIPTION

" *X looped trail that weaves alongside the boreal @ * * *[ it has been overgrown to the point where there *: this area as a lookout.

@ * lookout would provide stunning views of the *R designed it would be valuable to consider a

OBJECTIVES MET

TIMELINE Year 3

STEPS TO IMPLEMENTATION

1. :^ > #>&:$% include detailed design drawings for trail #++)& (* \ POTENTIAL COMMUNITY PARTNERS

' $ $ >==>J: Cape d’Or Master Plan Cape d’Or Master Plan

95 TRAILS

96 Trails TRAILS

TR2 Revitalize the old Minas Trail

DESCRIPTION

The old Minas Trail was used in the past : * issues and the fact that it is on private land. : J: J * :> ^ * alongside the ravine. > > : landowners. with new handrail along certain areas along * ' : '*^ @ *: >[* The trail also brings hikers up close to the :*

OBJECTIVES MET

TIMELINE Year 4 Year 5

STEPS TO IMPLEMENTATION

1. Meet with landowners to discuss the land to reinstate the Minas Trail (* Hire a trail building contractor to reinstate the trail

POTENTIAL COMMUNITY PARTNERS

' $ $ >==>J: Cape d’Or Master Plan Cape d’Or Master Plan

97 Sugarloaf TrailSugarloaf TRAILS

98 Trails TRAILS

TR3 Promote (and expand) Sinclair Trail

DESCRIPTION

:[ : $% \:` >\*X '>\* and surrounding harbour. The highlight of the X'@ trail is an aerial view of the Lubbers Hole and >\ :* * % private landowner. $ >*> ensuring it can be used in the future. The the Cape d'Or parking lot.

OBJECTIVES MET

TIMELINE Year 5 Year 6

STEPS TO IMPLEMENTATION

1. '> :[ trail (* ' POTENTIAL COMMUNITY PARTNERS

' $ $ >==>J:$ > Cape d’Or Master Plan Cape d’Or Master Plan

99 Trail Sinclair TRAILS 100 Trails TRAILS

TR4 Promote a "Two Capes" Destination Trail

DESCRIPTION

Cape Chignecto and Cape d'Or provide an R$ ^@ *J@ * :$%*\ trails of Cape Chignecto attract hikers and will be able to get food and a good night's sleep. * The trail could end at Cape d'Or or it could :X R: @> *:X [ *L:X trail connecting Cape Chignecto to Cape d'Or /)* >\ $ $@* $$^ $ $ [@ * * >\

OBJECTIVES MET

TIMELINE Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10

STEPS TO IMPLEMENTATION POTENTIAL COMMUNITY PARTNERS

1. R#&: >==>J:' $ $J:=J< ' Two Capes destination trail Cape d’Or Master Plan Cape d’Or Master Plan

101 Trail Capes Two Chignecto Cove Refugee Cape Cape Eatonville Gulch Arch Brook McGahey's Advocate Harbour Cape Cape d'Or TRAILS Spencer's Spencer's Island 102 Trails Operation + Maintenance

$X% @() *> $%" to visit.

OM1 Hire a Park Manager OM2 Equipment Upgrades OM3 Water Improvements Cape d’Or Master Plan Cape d’Or Master Plan

103 &* '%#@ landscape isgiven theattention itdeserves. the siteoperator andensure that thePark Manager willhelpalleviate theworkload for *\Q Q conditionshaveThese resulted inareas of * theinnandrestaurant andwill business outof * Q @ $#& *Hire aPark Manager * Q"^ (* @ 1. IMPLEMENTATIONSTEPS TO TIMELINE OBJECTIVES MET DESCRIPTION OM1 Year 1 Hire aParkManager • • • ensure park infrastructure ingood iskept • • • work withthesiteoperator toensure their • Q' ensure outdoorareas inthePark are kept • OTHER POTENTIAL PARTNERS RESPONSIBILITY $X%J: $ $ ' * ʓ Ongoing OPERATION +MAINTENANCE 104 Operation + Maintenance OPERATION + MAINTENANCE

OM2 Invest in a Gator Utility Vehicle

DESCRIPTION

With restricted regular car access down to Q' :% *> ` '* for these purposes and it can also be used to * The vehicle can also be used for regular park *

@ * ^ should be considered if possible.

OBJECTIVES MET

TIMELINE Year 1

STEPS TO IMPLEMENTATION

1. $ (* Purchase vehicle *

RESPONSIBILITY $X%Q'' $ $ Cape d’Or Master Plan Cape d’Or Master Plan

105 future. the needtodeliver additionalwater inthe Q restaurant. +)))*> ([))) *% *X X * ' (* Buildavault toiletintheupperpark (see 1. IMPLEMENTATIONSTEPS TO TIMELINE OBJECTIVES MET DESCRIPTION OM3 alternative solutions thevault toilet of QZ& Year 1 Monitor Water Issues Supply [* @ @ *X > OTHER POTENTIAL PARTNERS RESPONSIBILITY >==>$X% $ $ ' OPERATION +MAINTENANCE 106 Operation + Maintenance Consolidated Timeline

YEAR 12345678910 Identity + Promotion

IP1 Create a visual identity for Cape d’Or Year 1

IP2 Create a Cape d’Or website Year 1

IP3 Create a Cape d’Or brochure Year 1

IP4 Create Cape d'Or merchandise Year 1

Interpretation

IN1 Disperse intrprt’n installations throughout the site Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6

IN2 Facilitate intrprt’n of Mi'kmaw culture by Mi'kmaq Ongoing

IN3 Offer experiential programming and events Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10

Park Access

PA1 Install directional signs along Highway 104 Year 1 Year 2

PA2 Install directional signs along secondary hwys Year 1 Year 2

PA3 Replace guidance signs along Cape d'Or Rd Year 1

PA4 Widen road btwn Horseshoe Cove + parking lot Year 1 Year 3

Upper Park

UP1 Install a welcome sign Year 1

UP2 Expand the parking area Year 2

UP3 Build a sheltered welcome area Year 3

UP4 Build a public washroom Year 2

UP5 Reconfigure observation deck Year 3

UP6 Install directional signposts Year 2 Year 3

Lower Park

LP1 Lighthouse Trail improvements Year 2

LP2 Improvements to the envelope of the lighthouse Year 1

LP3 Improvements to the restaurant and inn Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 LP4 Ecological management + design Ongoing

LP5 Spatial design and park layout Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

Trails

TR1 Lookoff Trail improvements Year 3 Year 4

TR2 Revitalize the old Minas Trail Year 3 Year 4

TR3 Promote (and expand) Sinclair Trail Year 5 Year 6

TR4 Promote a "Cape to Cape" Trail Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10

Operation + Maintenance

OM1 Hire a Park Manager Year 1

OM2 Equipment Upgrades Year 1

OM3 Water Improvements Year 1 Cape d’Or Master Plan Cape d’Or Master Plan

107 108 Appendix Priority Projects

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Project 1 Interpretation and Graphic Design (IGD) Services

IP3 Create a Cape d'Or brochure IN1 Create interpretive installations throughout the site IN2 Facilitate interpretation of Mi'kmaw culture by Mi'kmaq people PA2 Install directional signs along secondary highways PA3 Replace guidance signs along Cape d'Or Road UP1 Install a welcome sign UP6 Install directional signposts

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Deliverables: • Cape d'Or brochure • =:Q • : • X/ interpretive panels • Guidance signage detailed design • > [ Cape d’Or Master Plan Cape d’Or Master Plan

109 Building Upgrades andRepairs Building Upgrades Project 3 (AEL) Services Design Architecture, andLandscape Engineering Project 2 * * *\ X@ʓ '@ *" * P Improvements to the restaurant andinn Improvements to the lighthouse LP5 LP4 * *@ @ *' *" [ deck Reconfigure observation LP1 Lighthouse Buildapublic washroom UP5 Buildasheltered welcome area UP4 area Expandparking Trail UP3 Widen road betweenCove Horseshoe lot andparking UP2 improvements PA4 > • Q' $ • • • • Deliverables: * 110 Appendix