White Point is a place where stories linger in the sea breeze. Once a thriving French fishing village, by 1922 it was home to a lobster factory, school, sawmill, and church. Today, the busy settlement is long gone, but echoes remain. A few stone foundations, a quiet cemetery, and a simple wooden cross marking the resting place of an unknown sailor speak to its past.
From the point, you’re treated to sweeping views over Aspy Bay. You can spot Cape North and Money Point in the distance, trace the shoreline toward the sands of Dingwall and Cabot Landing, and, on a clear day, glimpse the faint silhouette of St. Paul Island far on the horizon.
There’s no single marked trail here — instead, a network of footpaths meanders through fields and along the headlands. The most traveled route leads directly down to the point. From there, turning back and scanning to your left, you’ll find a smaller path heading up a hill marked by a stone cairn. Follow the oceanside around its base to pick up the coastal trail.
The trail leads to Big Burnt Head Cove, where a cliffside perch offers the perfect rest stop. Here, the sea stretches out below you, gulls wheel just above the waves, and if you’re lucky, you might spot a bald eagle cruising overhead. It’s a peaceful, rugged spot, ideal for a picnic, a bit of quiet reflection, or even just counting the ants.