Day 6 – Records Fall
Hikers Mickey & Sharon enjoying the views on Skyline, photo by Phyllis MacLeod
It was a day when records fell and hikers were out in big numbers at Salmon Pools, Le Buttereau & le Chemin du Buttereau and Skyline hikes. The Skyline hike had the most hikers on any hike since the festival started 8 years ago with 75 plus. The total day of hikers was another record.
2nd pool, Salmon Pools trail
The weather cooperated again on Day 6 with sunny conditions for most of the day with some breezes on Skyline. Many of the hikers did two hikes today. Veteran and popular guide Daniel Aucoin started the day by helping hikers enjoyed nature on Salmon Pools trail. he was folled by park interpreter Donna Doucette who provided interesting stories & history of the Acadien families on Le Buttereau & Lechemin du Buttereau trails.
Moose on Skyline - photo by Phyllis MacLeod
The last hike of the day was on the Skyline trail led by guides Marieve Therriault and Lisa Dixon. The hikers did the back loop first (old trail) and came back on the new trail. Four moose were spotted. The day ended with a nice social evening at main theatre, Parks Canada Cheticamp Visitor Centre hosted by Les Amis du Plein Air.
Today’s hikes are Pollett’s Cove and Fishing Cove…. two of the longer hikes with outstanding views at the end of each hike. This will be one hike day due to the length of each trail. Tonight presentation back at the hall is St. Paul’s Lighthouse.