BEACHES AROUND NOVA SCOTIA

All Cape Breton Eastern Northern HRM South Shore Valley Western

Anson's Cove Beach

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Address: Kennington Cove Rd
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Phone: 902-733-2720
Community: Louisbourg
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: The second of two spectacular beaches at Wolfe's Landing within the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site. Located at the end of Kennington Cove Road, it is accessed via a short walk through the woods and offers a more secluded, sandy alternative to the main cove with basic amenities like picnic tables and pit privies.

Battleman's Beach

Address: Victoria Rd
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Community: Whitney Pier
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: A rugged shoreline area located in the Whitney Pier district of Sydney, popular with locals for coastal walks and views of the Sydney Harbour.

Black Brook Cove Beach

Address: Ingonish Beach, NS B0C 1L0
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Community: Ingonish Beach
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: A popular beach within Cape Breton Highlands National Park featuring turquoise water, dramatic headlands, and a waterfall flowing directly into the cove. Known for its striking scenery and easy access from the Cabot Trail.

Chimney Corner Beach

Address: Inverness County, NS B0E 2B0
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Community: Chimney Corner
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: A popular sandy beach on the western Cape Breton coast, known for warm waters, dramatic cliffs, and postcard‑worthy sunsets. A favourite summer destination for swimming, relaxing, and photography.

Colindale Beach

Address: Inverness County, NS B0E 2W0
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Community: Colindale
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: A quiet, natural beach on the western Cape Breton coastline, known for its peaceful atmosphere, open shoreline, and views over the Gulf of St. Lawrence. A lesser‑known spot ideal for walking, relaxing, and enjoying the coastal landscape.

Dingwall Beach

Address: Quarry Rd, Dingwall, NS B0C 0A1
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Community: Dingwall
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: A quiet, natural beach near Dingwall with views of the harbour entrance and surrounding highlands. Known for its peaceful atmosphere, driftwood, and rugged northern Cape Breton shoreline.

Duncans Beach

Address: Victoria County, NS B0C 1H0
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Community: Dingwall
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: A quiet, natural beach near Dingwall featuring rugged shoreline, open views, and the peaceful atmosphere typical of northern Cape Breton’s coast.

Florence Beach

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Address: 11 Nicholas St
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Phone: 902-563-5510
Community: Florence
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: A popular local sandy beach located in the community of Florence, offering views of the Atlantic and a quiet spot for walking and swimming.

Indian Point Beach

Address: Inverness County, NS B0E 1P0
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Community: Indian Point
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: A quiet coastal beach area in Inverness County offering shoreline views, peaceful walking, and access to the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Known for its natural setting and relaxed atmosphere.

Kennington Cove Beach

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Address: Kennington Cove Rd
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Phone: 902-733-2720
Community: Louisbourg
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: A stunning, expansive sandy beach within the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site. It is historically significant as the 1745 and 1758 landing site for British forces (Wolfe's Landing) and remains a popular destination for swimming and coastal hiking.

Lockman's Beach

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Address: 34 Cable St
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Phone: 902-563-5510
Community: Sydney Mines
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: A quiet, rocky shoreline in Sydney Mines known for its views across the Sydney Harbour toward the Whitney Pier and North Sydney areas.

MacPhersons Shore

Address: Inverness County, NS B0E 1N0
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Community: MacPhersons Shore
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: A quiet coastal stretch along the Gulf of St. Lawrence, offering natural shoreline views and a peaceful atmosphere. A lesser‑known spot ideal for walking, photography, and enjoying the rugged Cape Breton coastline.

North Harbour Beach

Address: Victoria County, NS B0C 1R0
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Community: North Harbour
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: A quiet, natural beach in North Harbour offering views of the surrounding highlands and sheltered coastal waters. A peaceful spot for walking, photography, and enjoying northern Cape Breton’s rugged shoreline.

Smelt Brook Shore

Address: Victoria County, NS B0C 1G0
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Community: Smelt Brook
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: A quiet, rugged shoreline area near Smelt Brook featuring rocky beaches, coastal views, and access to the dramatic northern Cape Breton coastline.

Stony Beach

Address: Victoria County, NS B0C 1H0
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Community: Dingwall
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: A rugged shoreline beach near Dingwall known for its rocky terrain, open coastal views, and quiet northern Cape Breton atmosphere.

West Mabou Beach Provincial Park

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Address: 1757 Little Mabou Rd, Port Hood, NS B0E 2W0
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Community: West Mabou
Region: Cape Breton
Notes: A protected coastal park featuring a long sandy beach, dune systems, salt marshes, and walking trails. Popular for swimming, beachcombing, birdwatching, and exploring the natural coastal landscape of western Cape Breton.
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