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Beaches & Pools

Build sandcastles, fly kites, beachcomb for shells and seaglass, take a surf lesson, play in the waves, or just walk barefoot in the sand. Unwind with the rolling waves and breathe in the salty air as you stroll along or simply relax with a good book on Nova Scotia’s long stretches of sandy and cobblestone beaches.

Looking for an outdoor swimming pool to enjoy a warm summer day with your family? From the accessible public pool on the Halifax Common to the public saltwater Lido Pool on the shoreline of Chester overlooking the harbour, finding a place to swim is a breeze in Nova Scotia.

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Pomquet Beach Provincial Park

From May 17 to October 14

Northumberland Shore, Monks Head

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Powells Point Provincial Park

From May 17 to October 14

Northumberland Shore, Little Harbour (New Glasgow area)

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Northport Beach Provincial Park

From May 17 to October 14

Northumberland Shore, Amherst

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Melmerby Beach Provincial Park

From May 17 to October 14

Northumberland Shore, Melmerby Beach

Read More The Google rating is 4.7
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Waterside Beach Provincial Park

From May 17 to October 14

Northumberland Shore, Waterside

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Heather Beach Provincial Park

From May 17 to October 14

Northumberland Shore, Port Howe

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Bayfield Beach Provincial Park

From May 17 to October 14

Northumberland Shore, Bayfield

Read More The Google rating is 4.4
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Rushtons Beach Provincial Park

From May 17 to October 14

Northumberland Shore, Marshville

Read More The Google rating is 4.6
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Trenton Park

Open year-round

Northumberland Shore, Trenton

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Featured Beaches & Activities

Melmerby Beach Provincial Park

Popular 2km (1.25 mi) wide sandy beach
Known for warm waters averaging 19° C (66° F) during summer months
Supervised during July and August with boardwalk to beach

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Sandcastle at Clam Harbor Sandcastle Competition

Clam Harbour Beach Provincial Park

Clam Harbour Beach Provincial Park is a long sandy beach with a warm tidal flow that makes it a favourite beach destination for families.
Lifeguards on duty on weekends during the summer months
Each summer in mid-August the popular Clam Harbour Beach Sandcastle Competition takes place on the beach.

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Summerville Beach Provincial Park

1km (0.5 mi) of soft, white sand
Boardwalk across salt marsh leads to beach
Oceanside accommodations nearby

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Martinique Beach Provincial Park

Nova Scotia’s longest white sand beach, stretching for 5 km (3 mi)
Search for beach glass and sand dollars as you stroll the shore
Protected area for the endangered Piping Plover

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Inverness Beach

A popular beach known for having some of the warmest ocean waters in the province
Lifeguarded area is fully wheelchair accessible with mobility mats, sand and swim chairs
Stroll the boardwalk and watch as golfers play nearby at Cabot Links

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