BayswaterBayswater. Rte 329, 20 km (12 mi) south of Hwy 103, Exit 7. A picnic area and a large white-sand beach with a view of the open ocean. Memorial cairn.
Open: May 20–Oct 10.
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Beach Meadows Beach ParkLiverpool. Beach Meadows. Off Rte 3, 8 km (5 mi) east of Liverpool. Wooded picnic area, fire pits, playground, change rooms, washroom, boardwalks. 1-km (0.5-mi) beach. Ocean wildlife, view of Coffin Island Light.
Open: Year-round.
Card LakeChester. Rte 14, 17 km (10 mi) north of Hwy 103, Exit 8. A small picnic park under a canopy of mature softwood trees. Small beach and boat launch.
Open: May 20–Oct 10.
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Cleveland Beach Provincial ParkHubbards. Rte 3, 8 km (5 mi) south of Hwy 103, Exit 6. Sandy beach and a picnic area. A sister beach to Queensland.
Open: May 20–Oct 10.
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Fancy Lake Provincial ParkHebbville. Conquerall Mills. 7 km (5 mi) south of Hwy 103, Exit 14. A small picnic park on the shore of Fancy Lake offers a lunch stop and an opportunity for a swim in fresh water.
Open: May 20–Oct 10.
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Graves Island Provincial ParkEast Chester. Rte 3, 5 km (3 mi) south of Hwy 103, Exit 7 west. Picturesque area with picnic tables (some covered) scattered through open fields; saltwater beach; playground; interpretive display. Camping, trails.
Facilities/Activities: Camping
Open: May 20–Oct 10.
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Queensland Beach Provincial ParkQueensland. A provincial beach park 43 km (26 mi) west of Halifax; take Hwy 3 or exit 6 from 103 at Hubbards/Queensland. Small beach, change rooms, outdoor toilets.
Facilities/Activities: Supervised Beaches
Open: Jul 1–Aug 28.
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Risser's Beach Provincial ParkPetite Riviere. A provincial beach park 24 km (15 mi) south of Bridgewater, Rte 331. Picnicking, canteen, trails, interpretive displays, FT, showers. Camping.
Facilities/Activities: Supervised Beaches, Camping
Open: Jul 1–Aug 28.
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Sand Hills Beach Provincial ParkBarrington. Villagedale. 6 km (4 mi) south of Hwy 103, Exit 29 (Barrington). 2.5-km (1.5-mi) white-sand beach with change rooms, picnic tables. Sand flats warm up at low tide, creating warm water for bathing. To protect the dunes, please keep to marked paths. Popular birdwatching site.
Facilities/Services: Birds and wildlife
Open: May 20–Oct 10.
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Second Peninsula Provincial ParkLunenburg. Rte 3, 10 km (7 mi) south of Hwy 103, Exit 10. A scenic picnic park on Second Peninsula, with tables scattered under a stand of spruce and fir; suitable for group picnics. Access to cobble beach.
Open: May 20–Oct 10.
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Summerville Beach Provincial ParkSummerville Beach. Summerville Centre. Off Rte 3. Sheltered picnic tables in the open. The 1-km (0.5-mi) light-sand beach is backed by sand dunes (nesting area for Piping Plover; keep to designated paths) and an open salt marsh.
Facilities/Services: Birds and wildlife, Nature
Open: May 20–Oct 10.
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Ten Mile Lake Provincial ParkMiddlefield. Rte 8, 21 km (13 mi) north of Liverpool. A small lakeside picnic park under a stand of pine and hemlock, where you can relax by the shore or take a quick dip.
Facilities/Services: Birds and wildlife, Canoeing, Kayaking, Nature, Sports fishing
Open: May 20–Oct 10.
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The Islands Provincial ParkShelburne. Off Rte 3, 5 km (3 mi) west of Shelburne. Popular picnic area on Shelburne Harbour. Rocky beach, boat launch; hiking trail to town. Camping.
Facilities/Services: Birds and wildlife, Camping, Canoeing, Kayaking
Open: May 20–Sep 5.
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Thomas Raddall Provincial ParkEast Port l’Hébert. Off Hwy 103, 4 km (2.5 mi) south of Port Joli. Beautiful secluded beaches, historic sites, interpretive panels & picnic area. 11 km (7 mi) of coastal and wooded multi-use trails, ocean, wildlife. Camping.
Facilities/Services: Birds and wildlife, Camping, Canoeing, Cycling, Hiking, Kayaking, Nature
Open: May 20–Oct 10.
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