Cape d'Or is a headland located near Advocate, Nova Scotia on the Bay of Fundy coast of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.
Cape d'Or is located in Cumberland County and is a continuation of the North Mountain tholeiitic basalt formation. The cape marks the north point of the entrance to the Minas Basin.
The cape is marked by dramatic Шаблон:Nowrap cliffs on its western side and Шаблон:Nowrap cliffs on its southern side overlooking treacherous tidal currents in the Minas Channel.
The Cape was named by French explorers (Cape of Gold) because bright native copper deposits appeared golden.Шаблон:Fact
Most of the Cape is heavily forested, but the area beside and above the lighthouse are cleared and grassy providing excellent long-distance views in good weather.
A steam powered fog horn was established at Cape d'Or in 1875 and a square wooden lighthouse was added in 1922.