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Post by 150FromFundy on Sept 12, 2010 6:47:45 GMT -5
Here’s a few photos from an earlier summer trip that I never got around to posting. This is Cap D’Or, Nova Scotia, which is part of the North Mountain Basalt formation that runs the entire length of the Bay of Fundy. Cap D’Or Lighthouse Remote, or what? The original lighthouse had to be a working farm because deliveries were few and far between. The swell on the water is known as The Dory Rip. At his location, the Bay of Fundy splits into the Minas Basin. The rip changes from a standing wave to a large whirlpool depending on the direction of the tide. ![](http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/150fromfundy/Cap%20dOr/CapDOr9.jpg) The Dory Rip ![](http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/150fromfundy/Cap%20dOr/CapDOr5.jpg) Cap D’Or Copper The Mic Mac Indians where first to discover the native copper. Copper fish hooks and other artefacts have been found along the Appalachian Trail well into the US as the trail formed an early trade route. Samuel De Champlain stopped by in 1604 sending copper back to France. Commercial mining took place in the late 1800’s. ![](http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/150fromfundy/Cap%20dOr/CapDOr10.jpg) Early Rockhounds ![](http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/150fromfundy/Cap%20dOr/CapDOr11.jpg) Copper Excavations Early copper excavations have been eroded by the tides turning them into sea caves. ![](http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/150fromfundy/Cap%20dOr/CapDOr6.jpg) Basalt Cliffs Along with being fractured, the basalt cliffs are also folded from early continental collisions. ![](http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/150fromfundy/Cap%20dOr/CapDOr4.jpg) Cape Split in the Distance If you look closely, you can see Cape Split in the distance. Dewayne has recently posted some flame agate and analcime photos that were collected along that part of the Bay. It looks within reach (as the crow flies), but is about a 4 hour drive to get there. ![](http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu300/150fromfundy/Cap%20dOr/CapDOr1.jpg) Darryl.
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Post by Dicky the Rockhunter on Sept 12, 2010 8:23:37 GMT -5
:nono: now youve done it , brought back the best memories of the rocky coast and all its wonderful goodies. Thanks Dicky
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Post by frane on Sept 12, 2010 8:47:08 GMT -5
Beautiful pictures Darryl! I love it when I learn something about a place and this makes me have all kinds of rock hunting questions since they mined copper there. What kind of beautiful rocks can you still find there and is it allowed to collect or is it off limits? Fran
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Sept 12, 2010 9:23:31 GMT -5
Beautiful scenery ans very interesting stories. Thank you for sharing.
Adrian
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Post by NatureNut on Sept 12, 2010 10:28:39 GMT -5
Wow, the bay is so darned beautiful and interesting. Thanks so much for sharing these great pics and the cool stories. ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) Jo
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Post by dewaynecarter on Sept 13, 2010 9:06:40 GMT -5
great photos. cool to see the cape from the other side, i have some friends who are out there right now, the first cove to the right Little Split Cove you need to come here and get your picture taken at the pillars. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) So what can you find on that side?? if you add me on face book i have lots more pictures.
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Post by rockrookie on Sept 18, 2010 20:34:00 GMT -5
beautiful place !! Nova Scotia is definitely on my "bucket list'' --paul
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