Tiddville & Whale Cove

Two side roads branch up through the wooded areas of the North Mountain from Tiddville. These roads lead to the small fishing community of Whale Cove. It is said that this name came about because of the whale carcasses that were found washed onto the beach here. Sightings of whale are common from the shores here and sunsets are spectacular.

North Mountain protrudes along one side of Tiddville and lower rising wooded hills on the south side. A lake and bog area in between serve as a bird sanctuary. People who live here are frendly and hospitable. Each generation has storied to tell.

History:

 

• In 1800's a man named Samuel Tidd settled on the south side shoreline of Tiddville, on St. Mary's Bay. He was from England descent. Old basement areas and a burial ground can be found from these ancestors, although not so easily accessible today. Sam Tidd is the ancestor of the 'Tidd's' here today. Tiddville was thus named. Descendants are also in the Whale Cove and local villages.
• 1920's - A factory was built at the bog called 'Factory Bog', to mine Diatomite. It was owned by Frank Whiteman and operated by Everett Boliver. Diatomite was dug up from the bog, cut out in blocks. They placed them on wooded racks to dry. Then after taken into large factory, mud was dumped into ten foot high steel drums, only accessible by climbing ladders. The mud was burnt to dust . Some of its uses were for fire bricks, a polishing powder, abrasive, plastic filler, insulation and manufacturing explosives. Approximately 5600 tons of Diatomite was taken from this factory and shipped to Eastern U.S. and Canada. The factory closed in the 1950's. The bog and lake are still here.
• 1930's - A boat shop owned by George Stanton. Fishermen used these small boats with ores, called dory's, dingy's or punts for fishing.
• 1930's - There was local fish plant and the earnings were 10 cents an hour.
• Fishing: In the 1920 - 30's types of fishing were trawl-fishing, hand lining and lobstering. This was done by hand using small boats (dory's). They rowed them by hand and took them to the port of Tiverton to sell or trade the fish and row back home. They fished from Long Beach; a place near Sam Tidd's residence and from Whale Cove harbour. Fisherman still fish from Long Beach today with more modern boats and equipment.
• Education: There was a one room school in Tiddville that operated from 1805 till 1895 when a new school was built and also used for church services on Sunday's and sing songs on Friday night. School closed when the Digby Neck Consolidated School opened in 1957.
• Church: Calvary Temple Pentecostal church was built in 1951 Rev. Clyde Slavenwhite was the minister at that time. Church services are still held with Rev. Thomas Clarke ministering.

Places of Interests:

• Lake and bog area, Tiddville - for sights of various birds and wildlife
• Long Beach area- A beautiful rock beach, perfect place for photographs, sight - seers and leisure walks. Views of St. Mary's Bay and Bay shore - possible bird sightings, wildlife and sea life. A place for rock collectors and drift wood seekers!
• Whale Cove - A beautiful place for sunsets and whale sightings.  Also a great place for collecting driftwood and rocks such as Jasper.