Advocate Harbour
Sunrise at Cape d’Or Lighthouse
Advocate Harbour, Nova Scotia
A picturesque village between two stunning capes
Welcome to Advocate Harbour, Nova Scotia, part of the Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark.
Local tip: Spend at least the night before and after your kayak adventure here to enjoy Advocate Harbour to the fullest. The most common complaint we hear from guests is that they wished they had booked a longer stay in Advocate Harbour.
“Advocate Harbour might seem like it’s in the middle of no where, but it is beyond worth the drive and time. I wish we would have had days to spend there.”
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At Cape d’Or, looking towards Cape Chignecto
Things To See and Do In Advocate Harbour
Enjoying the view at the Lighthouse on Cape d’Or.
Claim to fame are of course the world’s biggest tides – you need to see these amazing tides for yourself! In Advocate Harbour, the difference between high and low tide can be up to 13 m or 40 feet. Really mind-boggling! The harbour in Advocate is a great place to see the tidal range, and the walk on the dyke is recommended.
There is so much more to discover here – the oldest dinosaur fossils at the Fundy Geological Museum in Parrsboro (40 min away), ancient amphibian and tropical plant fossils at the UNESCO Joggins Fossil Cliffs (50 min away), and earth history that you can touch at the Cliffs of Fundy Geopark that stretches along our shore.
The natural harbour in Advocate at sunrise as seen from the dyke trail.
– Advocate Harbour Directory –
Places to Eat
Award-winning restaurant and cafe, located right opposite the harbour.
Set 5-course dinner with different options $60. Dinner reservations are strongly recommended. Call 902-392-2889.
Friday – Monday Dinner 5-8 pm, Sunday Lunch 12-3. Additional pop-up events possible – watch their social media or website.
Lightkeeper’s Kitchen and Guest House
The Lighthouse at Cape d’Or
This spectacular location offers stunning vistas, sunsets, accommodation and food on a rocky outcrop that reaches far into the Bay of Fundy. Delicious, set 3-course dinners. Reservations are strongly recommended. Text 902-670-8314. Be prepared to walk down a steep path with no lights to reach the lighthouse & restaurant. Opening hours are by chance.
Hook and Anchor
At the Fundy Tides campground in Advocate Harbour.
Loved by locals. Fresh local seafood and homemade desserts with a friendly family atmosphere.
Open Wednesday to Sunday 12-7. 902-392-2517
Highway 209 “downtown” Advocate
Local grocery store within walking distance from NovaShores. Take out & dine in available. Breakfast available. Open 7 am – 9 pm.
902-392-2292
Black Rock Bistro
151 Main Street, Parrsboro
Cozy bistro and wine bar. Local cuisine, local wines and craft beers.
902-728-3006
Please note: All restaurants in Advocate Harbour close by 7 or 8 pm. On Tuesdays, all restaurants are closed. Please plan accordingly.
Local Attractions
A guided beach tour is included with the entry fee at Joggins Fossil Cliffs.
All along the Parrsboro shore, from Debert to West Apple River
Main Office (Debert): 902-641-2225
Sub Office (Parrsboro): 902-728-2141
Age of Sail Museum
8334 Highway 209, Port Greville
902-348-2030
Joggins Fossil Cliffs
100 Main Street, Joggins
1-888-932-9766
Fundy Geological Museum
162 West Bay Road, Parrsboro
902-254-3814
FORCE – Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy
1156 West Bay Road, Parrsboro
902-254-2510
Ottawa House Museum
1155 Whitehall Road, Parrsboro
902-254-2376
Ship’s Company Theatre
18 Lower Street Parrsboro
Tel.: 1-800-565-7469
Parrsboro Creative – Arts Community
151 Main Street
Parrsboro
Tel.: 902-728-2007
Tysons’ Fine Minerals
114 Lamb’s Hill Rd. Parrsboro
902-728-8364
Parrsboro Golf Club
984 Two Islands Rd., Parrsboro
902-254-2733
Spirit Reins Ranch
432 Prospect Rd., Parrsboro
902-254-3138 or 902-254-4262
Ottawa House-by-the-sea, Parrsboro
Fundy Geological Museum, Parrsboro
Tours
Laurie Currie
Spencers Island
Fat Tire biking, Waterfall & Ocean Floor hiking, Glamping.
Tel: 1-902-254-3814
Fundy Treasures
Brian Hebert
Joggins
Bay of Fundy Gemstone, Mineral and Fossil Tours in Joggins, Parrboro, Blomidon, and even virtually.
Tel: 1-902-254-3814
Kayakers at Horseshoe Cove, Cape d’Or
Beaches
Advocate
Directions/Location
Red Rocks
West Advocate by the park
Directions/Location
Horseshoe Cove
on the road to Cape d’Or
Directions/Location
Spencer’s Island Beach
at Spencer’s Island
Directions/Location
Spicer’s Cove
near Eatonville & the Three Sisters
Directions/Location
Anderson Cove viewpoint at the Eatonville Day Use area of
Cape Chignecto Park
Driftwood Beach in West Advocate at Sunset
Impressum
NovaShores Adventures
Anne Grabinsky
37 School Lane
Advocate Harbour, Nova Scotia
B0M 1A0
Canada
seakayak@novashores.com
1-902-392-2222 (local)*
1-866-638-4118 (toll free)*
Open Mon - Sun 8 am - 8 pm.
*Please note that our office is only able
to answer phone calls from May to October.
Please reach us via email outside of those
months, or book directly on our website.