A beautiful sunset at Lawrencetown Beach

East Lawrencetown

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Located just a 45 minute drive from Downtown Halifax and 10 minutes from the town of Porters Lake, discover the community of East Lawrencetown, which has become known as one of the top fall and winter surfing hot spots in North America. Have no fear – the beaches in this area of the Eastern Shore region in Nova Scotia offer up surf conditions year-round that are fit for experts and amateurs, alike.

Discover coastal trails for walking and cycling, lakes for kayaking and canoeing, and that perfect spot on the shore for your beach day before relaxing in a nearby cottage, guest suite or geodesic dome accommodation.

Don’t Miss Activities in East Lawrencetown & Area

East Coast Surf School

Surf lessons at Lawrencetown Beach Provincial Park, inclusive of lesson, wetsuit, and board.
Located just 30 minutes from Downtown Halifax
Private lessons available

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Atlantic View Trail

Multi-use former rail bed for walking, hiking, biking, cross country skiing and snowshoeing, and part of The Great Trail.
10km in length with trailhead at Lawrencetown Beach Provincial Park
Washrooms, picnic shelters and parking lot available at Lawrencetown Beach

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Lawrencetown Beach Provincial Park

Sand and cobble beach known for its surf
Surf lessons, boardwalk, change houses, showers, and flush toilets available onsite. Surf and kitesurfing rentals nearby.
Supervised swimming areas in July and August

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Hope and Gretel the pine marten, Hope for Wildlife

Hope for Wildlife

Located in Seaforth, 8 km from Lawrencetown Beach Provincial Park, Hope for Wildlife is a rehabilitation facility for injured and orphaned wildlife.
Visitors can visit the Learning Centre and Wildlife Gardens to meet education ambassadors, such as Gretel the pine marten, to learn about Nova Scotia’s wildlife.
Please check website for events and visitation times.

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