History of Big Cove

In 1889 the first camping program in Canada was hosted on the very site that is home to Big Cove YMCA Camp today. Since that first day in 1889, Big Cove YMCA Camp has had a strong history of providing positive camp experiences to youth from Nova Scotia and beyond.

For over a century Big Cove YMCA Camp has been inspiring young people to discover their best, to seek balance in mental, physical, social and spiritual living and to make a positive difference in their communities and the wider world.

Today, Big Cove Alumni can be found around the world  recounting their Big Cove memories with fellow campers and staff. While Big Cove has evolved over the years, the benefits and opportunities campers receive have remained consistent with the founding traditions.

As the oldest residential camp in Canada Big Cove YMCA Camp is steeped in history and tradition. Many families have been attending Big Cove for generations. And many will attend for generations to come.

At Big Cove YMCA Camp we truly do provide “an experience that lasts a lifetime.”

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Alumni

We invite all past campers and staff to add their stories and pictures from camp to a growing list by placing them in the form below.  We hope that these stories and pictures will be enjoyed by others for many years to come and may even contribute to a collective History of Big Cove YMCA Camp, a future project of the camp director. If you have already written a story, just cut and paste it into the box provided.   In addition, by submitting you email address, you will be notified of Big Cove events and news as it arises!

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If you have been a camper or staff member at Big Cove YMCA Camp and would like to receive updates regarding Big Cove please email your contact and mailing information to info@bigcove.org or call the camping office at (902) 425-9622 ext 236.


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Big Cove YMCA Camp
est. 1889
"The experience that lasts a lifetime."