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Rainbow Haven Beach Provincial Park The Google rating is 4.7

Halifax Metro, Cow Bay

Address:

2248 Cow Bay Road
Cow Bay
B3G 1K8
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Note: Rainbow Haven Beach will be closed for construction beginning September 8, 2026.

Rainbow Haven is located 8 km (5 mi) east of Quigley’s Corner near Cole Harbour in the Halifax Metro region. This large sand-and-cobble beach has boardwalks, change houses, and showers. Supervised swimming July and August and is part of the larger Cole Harbour-Lawrencetown Provincial Park.

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    • Government Level

      Provincial

    • Beaches & Pools Type

      Supervised/Lifeguarded

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