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Mira River Provincial Park
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This picturesque river offers a prime location for exploring the outdoors, whether is be by hiking, boating, camping, fishing, waterskiing, swimming or canoeing. This quiet, wooded, waterfront park is situated in between Sydney and Louisbourg, and is only minutes away from both locations.
Address: . | Sydney, NS
Tel: 1 902 563-3373

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Cleveland Beach
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Located near Queensland Beach, Cleveland Beach has a large sandy shoreline and plenty of picnic facilities. The beach is unsupervised. Situated 8 km south of Hwy 103 off exit 6.
Address: . | Hubbards, NS

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Cherry Hill & Broad Cove Beach
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This beach, located 1.5 hours from Halifax, boasts impressive waves that are a hit amongst surfers. The swells are the largest in fall and winter.
Address: Cherry Hill | Broad Cove, NS

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Waterside Beach
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This warm-water beach has a long sandy shorline, offering prime beachside strolling opportunities. A salt marsh is located nearby. Facilities include picnic areas, change house, pit toilets and water taps.
Address: . | Pictou, NS

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Port Shoreham Beach
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Located just south of Port Hawkesbury, this sand and rock beach has picnic tables, change houses and pit toilets.
Address: South of | Port Hawkesbury, NS

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Rainbow Haven
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Rainbow Haven is a large supervised beach that offers a boardwalk, a canteen, changing houses and toilet facilities. The beach is located at the mouth of Cole Harbour.
Address: . | Cole Harbour, BC

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Heather Beach
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Located near Amherst, this sandy beach is a popular swimming area. A lifeguard is on duty during the peak season and available facilities include pit toilets, water taps, change houses and a picnic area.
Address: . | Amherst, NS

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Bayfield Beach
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Bayfield Beach is one of the smaller beaches in Nova Scotia, but that hasn't hurt its popularity at all. This sandy hotspot offers pit toilets, change houses, a picnic area and water taps. A lifeguard is on duty on weekends. Located 6 km (4 mi) north of Exit 36 off Highway 104.
Address: . | Bayfield, NS

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Black Duck Cove Day-Use Park
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Amenities at this sandy beach park include a boardwalk, change houses, washrooms and a 3.5 km coastline walking trail.
Address: . | Little Dover, NS

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Northport Beach
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Situated near Amherst, this red sand beach has sprawling sandbars that trap warm water, perfect for wading and beachcombing in. Facilities include change houses, pit toilets, water taps and a picnic area.
Address: . | Amherst, NS

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Queensland Beach
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One of the more popular beaches on Nova Scotia's south shore, this small stretch of shoreline is a pleasent place to spend a warm day.
Address: . | Hubbards, NS

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Port Maitland Beach
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This sand and cobblestone beach stretches for 1 km (0.6 mi) and is a favourite scene amongst artists and photographers. A grassy picnic area backs the beach and change facilities are available.
Address: North of | Yarmouth, NS

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Indian Beach
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The name may not be very politically correct, but this beach has a great location in North Sydney, next to the ferry terminal. Facilities include a playground, a canteen, a band shell and washrooms.
Address: . | North Sydney, NS

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Anthony Park
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Situated on the shores of the legendary Bay of Fundy, this park has picnic facilities and an exposed red sand beach. At low tide, the shoreline is a great place for walking or wading in the warm water.
Address: . | Near Maitland, NS

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Martinique Beach
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The sandy Martinique Beach features a boardwalk and some hard-surface walking paths. From the picnic area, day trippers can birdwatch and beachcomb.
Address: . | Near Musquodoboit Harbour, NS

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Dominion Beach
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Dominion Beach is a 1.5 km (1 mi) sandy stretch of shoreline that offers a canteen and change houses with toilets and showers. The beach is supervised. A popular boardwalk and hiking trail are nearby.
Address: Slightly North of | Glace Bay, NS

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Card Lake
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Card Lake is a peaceful body of water that is best explored via a canoe or other non-motorized vessel. The Beach and picnic area is sheltered by a scenic canopy of old-growth trees. Located 17 km (10 mi) north of Hwy 103 off exit 8.
Address: . | Chester, NS

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Lennox Passage Provincial Park
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This small, saltwater beach is situated on a vast wooded picnic area that is ideal for exploring. A working lighthouse is located nearby, which can also be explored.
Address: . | Near St. Peter's, NS

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Fox Harbour Provincial Park Beach
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Located near the town of Wallace, this beach has a long stetch of red sand shoreline, ideal for swimming, beachcombing and strolling. Facilities include pit toilets and change houses.
Address: . | Wallace, NS

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The Islands Provincial Park
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Situated near the charming maritime town of Shelburne, this seaside park has picnic areas, a saltwater beach and a boat launch. A 70+ site campground is also located in the park.
Address: . | Shelburne, NS | B0T 1W0
Tel: 1 902 875-4304

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Ten Mile Lake
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This freshwater lake is a perfect place to have a picnic or take a freshwater swim. Located near Middlefield, 21km north of Liverpool.
Address: . | Middlefield, NS

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Whycocomagh Beach
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Located on the shores of the Bras D' Or Lake, this sandy beach features a wooded picnic area, and is located adjacent to a campground.
Address: . | Whycocomagh, NS

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Major Point Beach
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Situated on the outskirts of Clare, this historic beach is the site of the first Acadian cemetery. A small chapel and a cairn stand here to commemorate this significant spot. Located just past the Gross Coques River Bridge.
Address: . | Clare, NS

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Crystal Crescent
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Not far from Halifax is Crystal Crescent Beach, a group of white sand crescent-shaped beaches. Hiking trails are nearby, but toilet facilities are few and far between.
Address: . | Sambro, NS

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Sand Beach
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Not far from Yarmouth sits the scenic and quiet Sand Beach. The sandy beach offers great views of the harbour.
Address: | Yarmouth, NS

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Point Michaud Beach
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This 3 km (2 mi) sandy beach is bordered to the rear by rolling sand dunes and cranberry bogs.
Address: . | Point Michaud, NS

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Point Pleasant Park
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This 186-acre wooded park has numerous attractions, including a long sandy stretch of beach, ruins of early structures, a Martello tower and 39+ km of easy walking trails, many of which are wheelchair-accessible. The park was hit rather severly by Hurricane Juan, so donations to the park are welcome.
Address: Point Pleasant Drive | Halifax, NS [ Map ]

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Dundee Beach
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Situated on the shores of the Bras d' Or Lakes this small beach has a sandy picnic area and a boat launch.
Address: . | Dundee, NS

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Pomquet Beach
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This 3 km (1.8 mi) stretch of beach offers interpretive displays, a boardwalk, flush toilets and a picnic area. The swimming area is supervised. Located just minutes southeast of Antigonish.
Address: . | Pomquet, NS

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Clam Harbour Beach
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This beach boasts a long stretch of white sand and is supervised by lifeguards on weekends. Facilities include a canteen, a change house, toilets and showers.
Address: . | Jeddore Oyster Ponds, NS

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Bayswater Beach
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Bayswater Beach has a vast sandy beach that boasts a large picnic area complete with fire grills for a beach barbecue or bonfire.
Address: Near | Blandford, NS

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Cariboo/Munroes Island Provincial Park
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The main attraction at this popular park is the sandy shoreline, which stretches for 1.6 km (1 mi), and meets with the warm, blue water to form the kind of beach that seems to belong in a tropical paradise. Walking trails and picnic areas also add to the park's appeal.
Address: . | Pictou, NS
Tel: 1 902 485-6134

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Gulf Shore Provincial Park Beach
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Located southeast of Amherst in Pugwash, this scenic park overlooks the Northumberland Strait. The sandy, warm water beach is a perfect spot for swimming. Facilities include a sheltered picnic area, pit toilets, change houses and water taps.
Address: . | Pugwash, NS

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Groves Point
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Not far from Sydney, this pleasant beach park offers warm saltwater swimming, a picnic area and a soft, sandy beach. The beach is quite popular in the summer time, so get there early.
Address: . | Sydney, NS

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Amherst Shore Provincial Park
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This provincial park has some of the warmest waters in eastern Canada, making it an ideal place for swimming. Camping facilities, an unsupervised beach and hiking trails are located within the park.
Address: . | Amherst, NS
Tel: 1 902 661-6002

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Tor Bay
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The picnic area at Tor Bay is perched on a rocky ledge that overlooks the sandy beach. Attractions of the beach include interpretive displays and a scenic boardwalk.
Address: . | Tor Bay, NS

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Aylesford Lake
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This freshwater lake has a municipal beach park on its shore with a supervised beach. Located off exit 13 on Highway 101.
Address: English Mountain Road | ,, NS

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Lawrencetown Beach
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The Lawrencetown Beach has a network of boardwalks, as well as change houses and a canteen. This sand and cobblestone beach is known for its amazing waves, but the riptides can be powerful so swimmers should be cautious. There is, however, a few supervised swimming areas.
Address: . | Lawrencetown, NS

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Malagash Blue Sea Beach Park
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This beach park has a wide, sandy stretch of shoreline, complete with sheltered picnic areas, change houses, washrooms and a large parking lot.
Address: Rte 6 | Malagash, NS

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Thomas Raddall Provincial Park
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With 650 ha (1,600 acres) of parkland, this seaside park offers plenty of opportunities for hiking, swimming, picnicking, camping and even relaxing. Three white sand beaches lie within the perimeters of the park. Four migratory seabird sanctuaries can be found nearby. To get to the park, exit Highway 103 in Port Joli at the Port L' Herbert turn-off.
Address: . | Port Joli, NS | B0T 1P0
Tel: 1 902 683-2664

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Summerville Beach
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This sandy beach is one of the best on the south shore of Nova Scotia. Sheltered picnic areas, a sandy shoreline and sand dunes in the background make this beach an ideal daytime destination. Located off route 3.
Address: . | Summerville, NS

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Sand Hills Beach
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This beach has a 2.5 km (1.5 mi) stretch of white sand that meets the water in warm tidal pools. The beach features picnic facilities and is backed by a protective network of sand dunes. Change rooms are available. Located near Villagedale, 6 km (3.7 mi) south of Hwy 103 off of exit 29.
Address: . | Villagedale, NS

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Raven Haven Beachside Park
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This 4-acre family park has a supervised swimming beach, a playground, a canteen, a picnic area, pedal-boat rentals, a campground and more. The park is open from June 15 to September 5. Located 20 minutes from Annapolis Royal.
Address: Rte 8 | West Springhill, NS
Tel: 1 902 532-7320

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Pondville Beach & Provincial Park
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The Pondville Beach is a 1 km (0.6 mi) stretch of sandy shoreline that is backed by a lagoon and rolling sand dunes.
Address: . | Near Louisdale, NS

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Risser's Beach Provincial Park
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Over 1 km (0.6 mi) of white sands meet crisp blue water at this little piece of paradise. A boardwalk, interpretive centre, canteen and change house are all available. The beach is supervised in the summer.
Address: 99 High Street | Bridgewater, NS | B4V 1V8
Tel: 1 902 688-2034

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Beach Meadows Beach Park
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The sand at this 1-km beach is perfect for making sandcastles with. Features include a wooded picnic area, a playground, change houses, washrooms and a boardwalk. The beach is open year-round.
Address: Off Rte 3, 8km East of | Liverpool, NS

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Tidnish Dock Provincial Park
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Located near the border between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, this provincial park was established to protect the eastern terminal of the Chignecto Marine Transport Railway. The park boasts a sand and pebble beach with pit toilets, change houses and a picnic area.
Address: . | Tidnish, NS

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Lochiel Lake
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This inland lake has a quiet wooded picnic area and is an ideal spot for boating and swimming.
Address: . | Near Caledonia, NS

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Ellenwood Lake Provincial Park
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A nature-lovers paradise, this provincial park offers plenty of opportunity for hiking, swimming, fishing and canoeing. Located at Deerfield, which is 19 km (12 mi) northeast of Yarmouth, this wheelchair accessible has picnic facilities and an interpretive display.
Address: . | Deerfield, NS | B5A 4A8
Tel: 1 902 761-2400

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Trout Brook
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Situated on the shores of Lake Ainslie, this park boasts a white sand beach and a largest wooded picnic area. The park offers a boat launch and a swimming area.
Address: . | Lake Ainslie, NS

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Ingonish Beach
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Featuring fresh- and salt-water swimming, this supervised beach area offers an array of amenities for visitors including a concession stand, washroom and change houses, picnic areas and tennis courts. A unique feature of the beach is that its sand is washed away each winter and redeposited by tidal forces in the spring.
Address: Cabot Trail. | Ingonish, NS [ Map ]

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Dollar Lake Provincial Park
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This inland lake is a popular summer getaway because it features plenty of wooded privacy, plus a refreshing lake that offers the perfect place to water-ski and canoe. The north end of the lake boasts a sandy beach with fresh water swimming available.
Address: . | Musquodoboit Valley, NS
Tel: 1 902 384-2770

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Rushtons Beach
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The salt marshes at this well-known beach attract a wide variety of bird species, making it a good spot for bird watching. Swimming is also a popular activity here, since the sandy beach has some of the warmest water in Nova Scotia. This beach offers change houses, a sheltered picnic area, pit toilets and a boardwalk.
Address: East of | Tatamagouche, NS

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Graves Island Provincial Park
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This small island has a quiet oceanside campground and offers picnic areas, hiking trails, a swimming area and a boat launch. Located near Chester.
Address: . | Graves Island, NS
Tel: 1 902 275-4425

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Melmerby Beach Provincial Park
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Affectionatly known as 'The Merb' by Nova Scotians, this popular beach park has a 1.6 km (1 mi) sandy beach that combines with the warm ocean water to form a terrific swimming destination. Facilities include change houses, a boardwalk, a canteen and showers. A lifeguard is on duty during the summer months.
Address: . | New Glasgow, NS

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Queensport Beach
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This sand and cobble beach is located next to the famed Queensport Lighthouse Island. The beach features a picnic area and interpretive displays explaining the history of the lighthouse.
Address: Route 16 | Queensport, West of Canso, NS

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Port Hood Station Beach
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This white sand beach has a boardwalk. A picnic park is located nearby.
Address: . | Port Hood, NS

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Mavillette Beach
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This beach has change facilities, a boardwalk and freshwater taps. At low tide, the water recedes to reveal expansive sand flats.
Address: . | Mavillette, NS

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Lake George Provincial Park
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This inland park lies on the shores of Lake George and has a sandy beach with change houses, a boat launch and a picnic area. Parking is available at the park, which is open from May 20 to October 10.
Address: North River Road | Lake George, 16 Km South of Berwick, NS

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Black Brook Beach
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This secluded sandy beach is framed by headland on one side and offers salt-water swimming, beach combing and ideal conditions for boogie-boarding. In addition to featuring a waterfall, the unsupervised site offers washroom facilities, picnic areas and a playground. The beach is located south of Neil's Harbour on the Cabot Trail.
Address: Cabot Trail. | Ingonish, NS [ Map ]

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