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Graves Island Provincial Park The Google rating is 4.6

South Shore, East Chester

Address:

230 Graves Island Road
East Chester

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Overview

Joined to the mainland by a short causeway, Graves Island Provincial
Park is typical of the many small islands found along Nova Scotia’s
Atlantic coast. The park offers a 3-km (1.9-mi.) coastal walking trail
overlooking the picturesque Mahone Bay, as well as a spacious picnic
area. This quiet oceanside campground has long been a popular vacation
spot for Nova Scotians and visitors alike. The park is an excellent
location for outdoor adventures including sea kayaking and biking along
the South Shore, as well as day-tripping to the area’s many attractions.

Nearby:
Town of Lunenburg (a UNESCO World Heritage
Site, as well as home to the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic); Ross
Farm Museum (New Ross); DesBrisay Museum (Bridgewater); Hubbards
Provincial Park, Queensland Beach Provincial Park and Cleveland Beach
Provincial Park.

Campground accommodations include:
95 open and wooded overnight sites (33 with electrical and water services, 62 unserviced). Walk-in sites available.  

Park amenities include:
Flush
toilets, showers, disposal station, fire grills, boat launch, trailhead
building, dishwashing station, wood, and ice. Wireless Internet access
available at the administration building. This is a Campground Host
park. Leashed pets permitted.

Detailed Information
Outdoor activities: Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking
Directions: Hwy 103, Exit 7 or 8 to Rte 3; 3 km (2 mi) east of Chester, 5 km west of Exit 7.


Date Details/Hours of Operation

(dates subject to change)

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    • Accessibility*

      Wheelchair accessible

      *Please contact for specific accessibility access

    • Government Level

      Provincial

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