Cape St. Mary’s Ecological Reserve
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Massive gannet colony perched on cliffs, with hiking trails and an interpretation center, known as North America's most accessible seabird rookery.

📜 Ecological reserve, home to one of North America's largest and most accessible seabird colonies.
🔍 Features Bird Rock, a 100-meter-tall sea stack with thousands of nesting gannets.

Why Go

🐦 Witness massive seabird colonies up close
🚶 Explore hiking trails with stunning coastal views
🔭 Utilize free scopes at the observation deck
💡 Learn at the modern interpretation centre

Why Avoid

☁️ Frequent fog can obscure views

Tips

📞 Call ahead to check weather conditions
🗓️ Early summer (April-June) is best for breeding season activity
🧣 Dress for damp, foggy, and cool weather

Hours

🕒 Reserve open year-round; Interpretation Centre May-October.

🅿️ Parking

Available near the Interpretation Centre.

🚻 Toilets

Available at the Interpretation Centre.

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