BEACHES AROUND NOVA SCOTIA

All Cape Breton Eastern Northern HRM South Shore Valley Western

Amherst Shore Provincial Park

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Address: 6596 Route 366
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Phone: 902-661-6002
Community: Amherst Shore
Region: Northern
Notes: Located on the Northumberland Strait, this park features some of the warmest saltwater swimming in the province and distinctive red sandstone cliffs.

Arisaig Fossil Beach

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Address: Arisaig, NS B2G 2L1
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Community: Arisaig
Region: Northern
Notes: Part of Arisaig Provincial Park, this beach is famous for its accessible Silurian-age fossils. It features a fascinating shoreline for geology enthusiasts and a scenic trail to a small waterfall.

Barrios Beach

Address: 892 E Tracadie Rd, Monastery, NS B0H 1W0
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Community: Monastery
Region: Northern
Notes: Located in the Tracadie area, this beach offers a scenic coastal setting on the Northern shore, perfect for a quiet walk or enjoying the views of St. George's Bay.

Big Island Beach

Address: Pictou County, NS B0K 1G0
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Community: Big Island
Region: Northern
Notes: A long, natural sandbar beach connecting Big Island to the mainland. It offers a remote feel with beautiful views of the Northumberland Strait.

Boy Scout Beach

Address: Kingsley Brown Rd, Antigonish, NS B2G 2L4
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Community: Antigonish
Region: Northern
Notes: A quiet local beach area located off Kingsley Brown Road, known to locals for its natural shoreline and peaceful atmosphere.

Cribbons Beach

Address: Antigonish County, NS B2G 2L2
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Community: Cribbons Point
Region: Northern
Notes: A scenic beach located near Cribbons Point, popular for its sandy shoreline and views of the wharf and surrounding St. Georges Bay.

Debert Beach

Address: Debert Beach Rd
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Community: Great Village
Region: Northern
Notes: A quiet coastal area near Great Village known for its dramatic Bay of Fundy tides and red sand shoreline.

Edgetts Beach

Address: Apple River Road
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Community: Apple River
Region: Northern

Heather Beach Provincial Park

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Address: 700 Heather Beach Road
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Phone: 1-866-230-1586
Community: Port Howe
Region: Northern
Notes: A popular warm-water beach on the Northumberland Strait. It is supervised during July and August and features vault toilets, change rooms, and Mobi-Mats for wheelchair accessibility.

Jimtown Beach

Address: Jimtown Rd, Antigonish County, NS
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Community: Jimtown
Region: Northern
Notes: A popular local beach located just north of Antigonish, known for its sandy stretches and views of St. Georges Bay.

MacDonalds Beach

Address: Antigonish County, NS B2G 2L2
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Community: Arisaig
Region: Northern
Notes: A quiet coastal area in Antigonish County, offering a natural beach setting along the Northumberland Strait.

Myette Beach

Address: B 58 Rd, Monastery, NS B0H 1A0
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Community: Monastery
Region: Northern
Notes: A peaceful and secluded sandy beach located in the Monastery area, offering beautiful views of St. Georges Bay and a quiet spot for beachcombing.

Northport Beach Provincial Park

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Address: 7708 Highway 366
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Phone: 1-866-230-1586
Community: Northport
Region: Northern
Notes: A quiet park featuring a red sandy beach and warm saltwater. At low tide, the receding water reveals extensive sand flats, making it an excellent spot for beachcombing.

Pomquet Beach

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Address: Pomquet, NS B2G 2L4
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Community: Pomquet
Region: Northern
Notes: A beautiful 3km sandy beach featuring a boardwalk and dune system. It is known for having some of the warmest waters in the province and offers supervised swimming in the summer.

Rileys Beach

Address: Bayfield, NS
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Community: Bayfield
Region: Northern
Notes: A quiet beach located in the Bayfield area, popular with locals for its natural coastline along St. Georges Bay.

Sinclairs Island Beach

Address: Pictou County, NS B0K 0B1
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Community: Sinclairs Island
Region: Northern
Notes: A quiet beach area on Sinclairs Island, offering scenic views of the Northumberland Strait and a peaceful spot for coastal walks.

Tidnish Dock Provincial Park

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Address: 914 Tidnish Head Road
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Phone: 1-866-230-1586
Community: Tidnish
Region: Northern
Notes: A unique park combining a small beach with significant history. It marks the eastern end of the 19th-century marine railway and features the Henry G.C. Ketchum suspension bridge.

West Arm Beach

Address: Antigonish County, NS B0H 1A0
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Community: Monastery
Region: Northern
Notes: A secluded coastal spot near Monastery, known for its natural beauty and quiet surroundings along the West Arm.

West Beach

Address: Apple River Road
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Community: Apple River
Region: Northern
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