This Sunday I decided to make another attempt to find the rock formations known as "Three Sisters". Checking the tide charts showed a low tide in the Chignecto area at 2:30pm so we planned to arrive in the area around noon, leaving us 4 hours to reach Eatonville Harbour Inlet from Halifax.
Leaving Halifax early we headed to Cape Chignecto Provincial Park, travelling the scenic coastal route (highways 2 and 209) from Truro to Advocate Harbour (via Parrsboro). Heading north from Advocate we exited left towards West Apple River (watch for exit signs) and followed the road to Spicers Cove. This road is in very poor condition and should not be attempted with anything less than a 4 wheel drive vehicle.
We carefully crossed the old bridge spanning Spicers Cove Brook and climbed the old backroad known as "old Eatonville Road" until we encountered a cross-roads identified by a clearing and "No Dumping" sign.
Turning right here we followed the old logging road until it ended at a clearing. Parking here we then followed an old logging road down the mountain to Eatonville Harbour, arriving at the coastline around 1:00pm.
Crossing Eatonville Brook proved interesting (mental note to bring hip waders next trip) and we walked the expansive gravel tidal flats to the Bay of Fundy shore.
This inlet area was home to a bustling shipbuilding operation in the late 19th century but there s little left now but several heaps of old brick, some wharf pilings and what looks to be an old shipbuilding cradle. Hard to believe that a few hundred people once lived and worked in this area.
Arriving at the shore offered a clear view of New Brunswick's Fundy Shore. The view along the shoreline was equally impressive.
Exploring along the right coastline we discovered several sea caves, and (much to our enjoyment) the sea stack formations known as "Three Sisters". All I can say is that no pictures I have seen do these "Three Sisters" justice.
The view is incredible... there are three huge rock columns rising from the rock shore, among several smaller columns, and assorted sea caves. After poking around a bit and snapping off several photos we noted that it was 2:30pm and, regretably, time to head back. We loaded into the truck and drove back to the cross-roads clearing. Instead of turning left to travel back the way we arrived, I headed straight, down another dirt road that eventually intersected with a main logging/fire tower access road. Turning left we discovered this road was in fairly good condition and led straight to the paved highway, just outside New Salem.
Some observations:
1. Use 4 wheel drive vehicle to access trailhead from West Apple River side. In retrospect we could have probably saved time and turned left onto logging road shortly after intersection at New Salem. This road was in much better shape and could probably be attempted by a sturdy vehicle, with care.
2. Continuing straight on old Eatonville Road will lead to location of old Eatonville community. This is VERY rough going and we did not dare attempt to cross the old bridge. Following this road will eventually lead you to Red Rocks, Advocate area. We did notice a hiking sign, setup recently as part of the new Cape Chignecto Park trail system.
3. Bring hip waders, or be prepared to ford the Eatonville Brook in bare feet (very cold in the fall!).
4. Bring along binoculars and camera for the spectacular views. | 
