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Located on the grounds of Acadia University, this 2.5 ha (6 acre) garden and conservatory contains nine native habitats of Acadian Forest Region. Visitors walk the pathways that wind through the gardens and enjoy a picnic on the grounds. Guided tours are available on Saturdays and Sundays during the summer. Address: Acadia University Wolfville NS Canada B4P 2R6
Send an Email (1) 1 902 585-5242
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Two Rivers Wildlife Park Five hundred square acres of wildlife and leisure awaits at the Two Rivers Wildlife Park. Features include a nature trails, a canteen, a swimming area, a stocked fishing pond, wagon and pony rides, pedal boat rentals and beach volleyball facilities. Open seven days a week year-round. There is a small admission fee. Address: P.O. Box 6280 Marion Bridge NS Canada B1K 3T8
Send an Email (12) 1 902 727-2483
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Stewiacke River Park This 67-acre park has both treed and open picnic areas and two large picnic shelters. The park also features a playground, and offers excellent fishing, canoeing and swimming opportunities. The park is open from June 15 to September 15. Address: Alton Road East Stewiacke NS Canada
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Willow Park This landscaped park boasts a fountain, a pond, a picnic area, washrooms and a visitor’s centre. Address: Willow Ave Wolfville NS Canada
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Located slightly southwest of Sheet Harbour, this rugged area of land is well-known as a home to fascination geological formations and unique species. Hiking on the parks' several trails provides some interesting viewpoints. Facilities include picnic areas, interpretive displays and a freshwater beach. Address: . Sheet Harbour NS Canada
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Plaster Provincial Park This park has scattered open and treed picnic areas, situated on rolling meadows interspersed with idyllic ponds. The park also features a 1 km scenic walking trail. Address: North Shore Cape Breton NS Canada
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Sable River Provincial Park What's unique about this park is the brook that runs through it, which changes its direction of flow every so often, depending on the ocean tides. The park is infused with pine trees, which provides cool shade. Open from May 20 to October 10. Address: Rte 3 Sable River NS Canada
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This provincial park is famous for having some of the most unique ecological and geological features in Canada. Deep valleys, old growth forest, rare plants, stunning rock formations, a red sand beach and sheltered coves all add to the appeal of this extraordinary park. Hiking, beachcombing and backcountry camping opportunities are plentiful. Address: . Colchester County NS Canada B0M 1C0
Send an Email 1 902 662-3030
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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 Canada
1 902 485-6134
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Bras d'Or Provincial Park This park has a boat launch that leads into the big Bras d'Or lake. Open from May 20 to October 10. Address: Off Highway 105 Big Bras d'Or Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia Canada
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Shinimicas Provincial Park Located near the Shinimicas Bridge, this riverside picnic park is shaded by tall elm trees. Address: . Shinimicas Bridge NS Canada
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Visitors are welcome to explore these picturesque Victorian gardens every day from 8am to dusk. All four acres have been professionally designed and landscaped to fit various themes. Enjoy three ponds, a vegetable garden, a gazebo, a cascading brook, a collection of indigenous rocks and more. Address: 195 Main Street Wolfville NS Canada B4P 1C3
Send an Email 1 902 542-2291
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Raven Haven Beachside Park 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 Canada
1 902 532-7320
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South Maitland Village Park This park has observation decks that look out over the famous tidal bore, and also offers walking trails, ponds, picnic facilities and a caboose museum with interpretive displays. Address: . Maitland NS Canada
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Bush Island Provincial Park This park has a small boat launch into the Atlantic Ocean. The park is open between May 20 and October 10. Address: Off Highway 331 Petite Riviére NS Canada
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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 Canada B0T 1P0
1 902 683-2664
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This 121 ha (300 acre) park is specifically designed to accommodate senior citizens and persons with disabilities. The park features well-stocked fishing ponds, picnic sites, bocce and croquet playing grounds, a screened gazebo and more. Admission is free, as the park operates on donations. Address: . Westville NS Canada B0K 2A0
Send an Email 1 902 396-4470
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Shubenacadie Canal Park This urban oasis has an extensive network of hard-surface looped walking trails that run alongside the picturesque Shubenacadie canal. The trails vary in length, up to 2.5 km. Admission to the park is free, but donations are welcome. Address: 54 Locks Road Dartmouth NS Canada
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Balmoral Mills Provincial Park This picnic park has several interpretive displays. Situated on Balmoral Brook, this park is located on Rte 256, 2 km west of the junction with Rte 311. Address: Rte 256 Balmoral NS Canada
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This historic house and estate, located between Dartmouth and Windsor on Route 1, is a true Georgian-style development that was built in 1813 for Attorney-General Richard John Uniacke. The property has seven scenic walking trails that can be enjoyed any time of year. The house, which is open from June to mid-October, gives visitors a feel for the lives on 19th century Nova Scotian gentry. The tea room in the basement is operated by knowledgeable museum interpreters. Address: Route 1 Mount Uniacke NS Canada
1 902 866-0032
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Central Grove Provincial Park Located in the centre of Long Island near Digby, this roadside park offers picnic tables scattered throughout open fields and a scenic walking trail that offers vistas of the Bay of Fundy. Address: Route 217 Central Grove NS Canada
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Upper Clements Picnic Park This park has open and wooded picnic areas and offers scenic views of the Annapolis Basin. Address: Rte 1 Upper Clements NS Canada
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Uisge Bahn Falls Provincial Park Following the 2 km trail at this picturesque picnic park leads visitors to a 50-ft waterfall amidst a granite gorge. The park is open between May 20 and October 10. Address: Baddeck Forks Cape Breton NS Canada
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Fundy Centennial Park Watch the world's largest tides at this scenic picnic park on the Avon River. The park is open seasonally. Address: . Hansport,Northwest of Windsor NS Canada
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Anthony Park 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 Canada
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The only inland national park in the Maritimes, Kejimkujik Nation Park houses several lakes and rivers, making it an ideal place for canoeing. The park boasts numerous historical canoe routes, portages and hiking trails. Local wildlife is abundant in the bountiful wooded regions. Affectionatly called "Keji", the park has amenities such as a visitor information centre, guided nature talks and walks, interpretive disaplys and a canteen. The park is open year-round, though some visitor services are seasonal. Address: Maitland Bridge Annapolis County NS Canada B0T 1B0
Send an Email (21) 1 902 682-2772
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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 Canada
1 902 563-3373
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