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The Glooscap Trail is a scenic roadway in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.
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- Map of Glooscap Trail Nova Scotia Canada
- Five islands nova scotia and the glooscap trail shoreline
- Name
- Communities include
- Parks
- Museums
- Highways
- References
Map of Glooscap Trail, Nova Scotia, Canada
It is located in the central and northern part of the province around the Minas Basin and Cobequid Bay, sub-basins of the Bay of Fundy. The route connects Wolfville in Kings County, Nova Scotia with Amherst in Cumberland County, at the interprovincial boundary with New Brunswick.
The route measures 365 km (227 mi).
Five islands nova scotia and the glooscap trail shoreline
Name
According to a Mikmaq legend, Glooscap was a giant god-like man who was created by Gisoolg (the Great Spirit Creator) and lived on the high cliffs of Cape Blomidon, overlooking the Bay of Fundy. He was created by a lightning bolt striking sand. The legend credits Glooscap with creating the Five Islands in the Minas Basin. These islands were formed from giant clods of mud thrown by Glooscap at a disrespectful beaver (the beaver's dam had flooded Glooscap's garden). Glooscap smashed the beaver's dam and allowed the water to flow freely, creating the Bay of Fundy tides.