Check out Nova Scotia’s Warmest Ocean Beaches

Beaches

Looking for a classic beach day in Nova Scotia? Head to the Northumberland Shore where you’ll find some of the warmest ocean waters in Canada. Waters here can reach up to 22°C (72°F) during the summer months. Thanks to its shallow depths and sun-soaked shoreline, this stretch of coast is a summer favourite for swimming, splashing, and soaking up the sun. Whether you’re into long walks on wide sandbars, quiet coves for wading, or lively family spots with all the amenities, you’ll find a beach that suits your vibe. Grab your towel and sunscreen—warm water and laid-back beach days are waiting.

Bayfield Beach Provincial Park, Bayfield

A sand and cobble beach located near Antigonish on St. George’s Bay with supervised swimming in July and August. Change houses, vault toilets and picnic areas are available onsite.

Three friends play with a frisbee on a calm, sandy beach at Bayfield Beach Provincial Park in Nova Scotia.

Blue Sea Beach Provincial Park, Malagash Point

Enjoy a wide, sandy beach and dunes that are great for birdwatching. Blue Sea Beach features change houses, small picnic area and boardwalk.

Two people have arms around eachother as they enjoy the sunset view at Blue Sea Beach Provincial Park in Nova Scotia

Caribou-Munroes Island Provincial Park, Caribou

Just 11 kilometres north of Pictou, this mile-long sandy beach is perfect for swimming, with change houses, a day-use picnic area and hiking trails onsite. 97 overnight camping sites are also available.

Heather Beach Provincial Park, Port Howe

A popular warm-water beaching spot with locals and visitors, alike. Supervised during July and August, with change houses, vault toilets and small parking lot onsite.

Melmerby Beach Provincial Park, Melmerby Beach

A popular 2 km (1.25 mile) wide sandy beach, known for warm waters averaging 19° C (66° F) during the summer months. The beach is supervised during July and August with boardwalks, change houses, flush toilets, salt-rinse showers, picnic tables, a boat launch and abundant parking available.

Pomquet Beach Provincial Park, Monks Head

Located near the Acadian village of Pomquet, this beach is wheelchair accessible with a recently-installed Mobi Mat®, and a Mobi-Chair® lightweight floating beach wheelchair. The park also features boardwalks, interpretive panels, change house and flush toilets.

Three friends walk along a calm sandy beach on a sunny blue sky day

Rushtons Beach Provincial Park, Marshville

At Rushtons Beach, a boardwalk takes you to the shoreline across a salt marsh which attracts several species of birds. Enjoy wide sandbars at low tide and a sheltered picnic area.

Waterside Beach Provincial Park, Waterside

This rarely crowded park area features a long sandy beach, warm water, salt marshes and farmland. A boardwalk, change houses and a vault toilet are available onsite.