13. Pinkney’s Point

 

Location: Pinkney’s Point Wharf
Shoreline: rocky
Type of access: paved road
Parking :yes
Government wharf: yes
Public slipway: yes
Public concrete ramp: no, gravel access
Topographic references: 20-0/9 Comeaus Hill
Marine chart #4244 Wedgeport and vicinity
UTM grid:07/37211 (37) 48/43077 (43)
Latitude: N 43° 42.257’ /  Longitude:W 66° 03.350′
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Launching from Pinkney’s Point Wharf you can explore Little River Harbour, paddle over to Comeau’s Hill and then on out to the Tusket Islands. Paddling out to the Tusket Islands is not for the novice paddler. Be aware of the tide, wind and fog conditions.

Pinkney’s Point is reached by driving a 2km stretch of road winding through saltwater marshes. Have your binoculas handy, this is a good place to see shorebirds feeding. Pinkney’s Point is almost an island, a large breakwater along the road helps to protect the fishing boats at the wharf from  the Atlantic wind and waves.

There are no services along the road or in the village.