Our Beautiful Resources
Big Cove YMCA Camp is the oldest residential camp in Canada and many of our buildings reflect the rich history and traditions of the camp. We also have a wide variety of modern program areas as well as pristine wilderness for all ages to enjoy.
- 120 acre peninsula on the quiet Merigomish Harbour, surrounded by ocean shoreline and including forest, field and a beautiful salt marsh.
- The Pavillion: our historic dining hall where the entire camp enjoys all their meals together
- Large waterfront area equipped with one swimming dock and one canoeing/kayaking dock
- Large fleet of ocean canoes
- Outtripping Centre
- Fleet of kayaks
- Archery Range
- High Ropes Course, Zip Line and Climbing Tree
- Low Ropes Course
- Bouldering Wall
- Arts and Crafts Hall
- New washhouse facility
- Health Centre
- 12 cabins that house 8 campers and 2 counsellors each
- 4 authentic tipis for our Leadership program participants
- 3 outdoor campfire sites
- Beautiful 1 mile hiking trail
- And so much more...
