365 RTE 14 |
Prince Edward Island Tourism Region : North Cape Coastal Drive
Description From Owner:
- 9 mi SW of O'Leary in Lot 8. School district before 1880. P.O. c1872-1914.
- The park is named for a stand of eastern white cedar trees. In the winter of Jacques Cartier's second voyage, 1636-7, many of his crew became sick with scurvy.
- On the advice of Native Peoples, these men were cured by drinking tea made from twigs and needles of these trees which were rich in Vitamin C.
- The Mi'kmaq called it Mooeak, 'sea duck,' from which the French named it Cape Moyaque and then Cape Molliack.
- West Point Lighthouse Museum is at 364 Cedar Dunes Park Road, Route 14. As visitors climb to the lantern deck of the lighthouse there are displays of lighthouse artifacts.
- The craft shop offers a wide range of Island-related crafts, preserves, wooden and metal products and other unique items. Open May 24-mid-Oct.
- With permission from 'Prince Edward Island Place Names' David E. Scott 2011
Address of this page: http://pei.ruralroutes.com/WestPointPEI