Build sandcastles, fly kites, take a surf lesson, or just walk barefoot in the sand. There’s nothing like a beach to bring out the little kid in all of us. And every day offers up a new adventure when you’re exploring the nooks and crannies of Nova Scotia’s 7,600 km (4750 miles) of seacoast.
From white sand beaches, to smooth cobblestone beaches, to endless reaches of red sand along the Northumberland shore, each of our 125 salt and freshwater beaches has its own distinct character. For instance, Melmerby Beach, Clam Harbour Beach, and Risser’s Beach, where you can find organized activities like sand castle contests and lifeguard competitions, are popular for family outings. Nature-lovers might prefer the beach in Five Islands Provincial Park, unsupervised except for the magnificent two hundred and twenty-five million year-old geological formations looking over your shoulder.
Many of our best beaches are part of the provincial park system and offer amenities like:
- Showers and toilets
- Interpretative centres
- Picnic areas
- Canteens
Nova Scotia is not only home to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches it also offers many amazing beach resorts. From the white sandy beaches at White Point Beach Resort to the rugged coastlines near the Keltic Lodge you are certain to find your perfect beach resort vacation in Nova Scotia.
There’s no other place on earth like the Bay of Fundy. Billions of litres of water rising and falling twice a day. More than 15 species of whales romping in the waves. Seabirds by the thousands and spectacular geological formations - the Bay of Fundy, home to the largest tidal range on earth, is a one-of-a-kind seacoast playground of its own. The cresting wave created by the rare tidal bore phenomenon turns the serene Shubenacadie River into your personal thrill-ride every day. Take a guided rafting excursion and experience the heart-pumping, white water action again and again while the tidal action lasts. Pick a tidal bore rafting package that suits your appetite for adventure from family outings to extreme water sports escapades.