Burnt Cape Ecological Reserve | |
Iucn Category: | II |
Location: | Raleigh, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
Nearest City: | St. John's |
Coordinates: | 51.5731°N -55.7458°W |
Area: | 3.6km2 |
Governing Body: | Newfoundland and Labrador, Dept. of Environment and Conservation |
Burnt Cape Ecological Reserve is a nature reserve located within the town of Raleigh, Newfoundland and Labrador, and just northwest of Pistolet Bay Provincial Park. It has a large area of exposed limestone and a naturally harsh climate that permits the growth of rare dwarf flora often found in arctic and alpine areas.[1]