Any one who has lived in Dartmouth for a good part of their lives
could tell you that there is a big moose in Cow Bay, but few know
why. Here is what I have found out.
Silver Sands Beach in Cow Bay was once a popular destination
for beach-lovers from not only Eastern Passage and Cow Bay, but
also Halifax and Dartmouth as well. The beach was made up of fine
white sand and extended from where the moose stands today to
Hartlen's Point. There was a canteen and dance hall in an area
fringed by trees and accessible from the road. Many statues of
animals sculpted by Winston Bronnum were found near the pond and
roadway and children loved to play on them. The only one left is
our famous Cow Bay Moose. Most of this area is now under water, the
trees are gone. Sand was hauled away for construction and the beach
was destroyed. The provincial government, prompted by the
destruction of Silver Sands and other beaches, passed laws
preventing the removal of beach materials. Silver Sands, or the Cow
Bay Beach, is used now as a recreation area by hikers &
surfers.
Info found at
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~easternpassage/silversands.html
The cache is located just a quick walk down the beach and among
the many deadfalls caused by Juan. On the day it was placed Tucker
my lab and I were surprised by a baby seal hiding on the beach, I
think Tucker almost stepped on it before seeing it (don’t know who
was more scared). Please place the cache back as you found it. The
cache is a small cammo lock n' lock with log book and small trade
items.
Brought to you by your friendly neighbourhood
Maritime Geocaching
Association
