I had a return tour participant today and we ventured out to Soley Cove. With numerous Five Islands Provincial Park Tours Soley Cove warranted a special private tour.
I was shocked by the signs of extreme erosion after last Thursday’s heavy downpour. It had caused severe flooding, major damage and one death across the Bay from us. We got off lightly once again. Yes, there were culvert washouts on the way to Five Islands on Friday and Hidden Falls was impassable because the creek had washed out the path. What I witnessed today as I stepped onto Soley Cove Beach was disconcerting. We are all aware of the unstable nature of the soft sandstone and red mud cliffs, they seem to be melting away at an incredibly fast rate! Just look at the images above. One cannot deny how dire coastal erosion truly is.
On the bright side: the waterfalls have reappeared and are flowing strong. I last than witnessed them last fall. The low levels of precipitation last winter and spring had them all dry up. It was invigorating to hear the rush of the water!
Once again, Soley Cove did not disappoint! My client was thrilled to explore this unique site. We followed the tide out and watched the fog lift. Our timing was perfect – we arrived at the car just before the mid-day heat struck.
Tide Rollers & Mudlarkers... 