Cape Negro Island
Last Update March 3, 2005
A trip to Cape Negro Island makes for an adventuresome paddle. Like most of our islands it was once inhabited. People lived, worked and went to school here. Now, the northern end of the island has only the remains of a homestead taken over by sheep for their shelter, and a cemetery. When planning a trip to Cape Negro Island it is advised to land in the east cove, pull your kayak well up on the beach rock covered tombolo. While visiting this island hike to the southern end to the lighthouse. Also, down at this end of the island are some camps. You may find the owners here that can "spin you many a fine yarn" (stories). Sheep may follow along with you as you walk, curious but wary. Do not attempt to paddle around the southern tip of the island unless it is an unusual calm day. A southwesterly or southeasterly blowing wind when rounding any of these islands can turn an enjoyable paddle into danger!
A trip to Cape Negro Island can be a full day trip or makes an excellent overnight trip, plan ahead and be weather wise!
Location: Cape Negro Island can be easily accessed from Ingomar, North West Harbour and Blanche. Shoreline: sand beach and beach stone Type of access: by boat only Parking: n/a Government wharf: no Public slipway: no Public concrete ramp: no Topographic reference: 20p/11 (Lockeport) Marine chart # 4241 (Lockeport-Cape Sable) GPS reading: 03/08842 (09) 48/20742 (21)
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