A mom and daughter jump for joy as they reach the white sand Crescent Beach on a sunny summer day in Lockeport, near Shelburne on Nova Scotia's South Shore

Beaches

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.

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Thomas Raddall Provincial Park

From May 15, 2025 to October 12, 2025

South Shore, East Side Port l’Hébert

Read More The Google rating is 4.7
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Pondville Beach Provincial Park

From May 17, 2025 to October 14, 2025

Cape Breton Island, Pondville

Read More The Google rating is 4.5
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Halifax Common Pool

From June 15, 2025 to September 15, 2025

Halifax Metro, Halifax

Read More The Google rating is 4.4
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Slapfoot Trail – Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site

Open year-round

Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley, South Shore, Maitland Bridge

Read More The Google rating is 4.8
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Rushtons Beach Provincial Park

From May 17, 2025 to October 14, 2025

Northumberland Shore, Marshville

Read More The Google rating is 4.6
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Warren Lake – Cape Breton Highlands National Park

From May 16, 2025 to October 26, 2025

Cape Breton Island, Ingonish

Read More The Google rating is 4.9
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Port Maitland Beach Provincial Park

From May 17, 2025 to October 14, 2025

Yarmouth & Acadian Shores, Port Maitland

Read More The Google rating is 4.8
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Waterside Beach Provincial Park

From May 17, 2025 to October 14, 2025

Northumberland Shore, Waterside

Read More The Google rating is 4.6
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The Hawk Beach

Open year-round

South Shore, Cape Sable Island

Read More The Google rating is 4.7
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Victoria Park

Open year-round

Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley, Truro

Read More The Google rating is 4.8
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Inverness Beach

Open year-round

Cape Breton Island, Inverness

Read More The Google rating is 4.8
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Crescent Beach

Open year-round

South Shore, Crescent Beach

Read More The Google rating is 4.6

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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