Devil's Staircase: Nova Scotia hidden gem comes with a scary warning
Nova Scotia is home to some unique, geological features, including the lesser-known Devil’s Staircase on Sambro Island.
From the the balancing rock in Tiverton to the exposed red rock at Five Islands, Nova Scotia is home to some pretty unique, geological features.
One that is lesser known, because it’s only accessible by boat or helicopter, is the Devil’s staircase on Sambro Island.
Situated next to Canada’s oldest-operating lighthouse, it looks as though a staircase has been crafted out of granite to help make a trek up to it easier. However, a word of warning to those using the pathway: Local legend has it that the devil is protective of the staircase.
(Nathan Coleman/The Weather Network)
“The devil will come out of the water and haul you down,” Stephanie Smith, local resident, warns The Weather Network.
So, what is actually is going on here?
According to geocaching.com, the dark vein of slate is actually what is known as an intrusion dike.
This happens when a vertical crack forms in existing rock, and then magma intrudes into it.
The result: It cools into a different type of rock.
Watch the video proceeding the article for the full story on this true, hidden gem in Nova Scotia.
