Provincial Parks in Nova Scotia
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Graves Island Provincial Park
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 (2-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 i...
Address:
230 Graves Island Rd
East Chester
NS
Phone: 19022754425
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Five Islands Provincial Park
Rising majestically from the shores of the Bay of Fundy, Five Islands Provincial Park is one of Nova Scotia's premiere outdoor destinations. Situated 24 km (15 mi) east of Parrsboro, the park features 90-metre (300-ft.) sea cliffs overlooking the world's highest tides, a spectacular setting for camping or any of the many opportunities that abound for hiking, beachcombing, rock collecting, an...
Address:
618 Bentley Branch Rd
Five Islands
NS
Phone: 19022542980
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Ellenwood Lake Provincial Park
Ellenwood Lake Provincial Park, a 282 acre site located in Deerfield offers swimming, sport fishing and hiking. Swimming at the day-use area is supervised (July/August). A 2-km/1.2-mi trail provides a relaxing hike for most age levels and hosts a wide variety of plant life, birds and animals. Nearby:
Port Maitland Beach Provincial Park, Mavill...
Address:
1888 Mood Rd
Deerfield
NS
Phone: 19027612400
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Dollar Lake Provincial Park
Dollar Lake Provincial Park is situated on a large lake 27 km (17 mi) north of Musquodoboit Harbour. The park is the perfect escape in a quiet, woodland setting offering a wide range of outdoor opportunities including camping, boating, canoeing, water-skiing, and fishing. A beautiful sandy beach at the north end of the lake offers fresh water swimming. Nearby...
Address:
5265 Old Guysborough Rd
Wyse’s Corner
NS
Phone: 19023842770
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Caribou–Munroes Island Provincial Park
Caribou-Munroes Island Provincial Park is 11 km (7 mi) north of Pictou and close to the PEI ferry terminal. A mile-long sand beach offers some of the warmest saltwater swimming north of the Carolinas and the campground provides excellent opportunities for camping, or just appreciating nature. Hiking trails can be enjoyed along the shore to Munroes Island. Other activities include bird watchi...
Address:
2119 Three Brooks Rd
Caribou
NS
Phone: 19024856134
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Cape Chignecto Provincial Park
At Cape Chignecto, towering 180 m (600 ft.) sea cliffs rise from the Bay of Fundy, while the world's highest tides lap at their base. Best described as a wilderness park, it has 29 km (18 mi.) of pristine coastline, deep valleys, sheltered coves, rare plants, and remnant old-growth forests. The park offers over 53 km (33 mi.) of wilderness trails, a picnic area overlooking the Bay of Fundy, ...
Address:
1108 West Advocate Rd
West Advocate
NS
Phone: 19023922085
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Boylston Provincial Park
Boylston Provincial Park is located between the communities of Boylston and Guysborough – an ideal place to camp while touring the Eastern Shore. The wooded hilltop campground offers a spectacular view of Guysborough Harbour.
Nearby:
Old Court House Museum (Guysborough), Grassy Island National Historic Site (Canso). ...
Address:
11131 Hwy 16
Riverside
NS
Phone: 19025333326
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Blomidon Provincial Park
Rising majestically from the shores of the Minas Basin, Blomidon Provincial Park is renowned for its spectacular views. Blomidon's 759 ha (1,875 acres) include 180 m (600 ft.) high cliffs, a variety of habitats, striking natural features, abundant wildlife -- and the world's highest tides wash its shores. These natural attractions provide excellent opportunities for camping, hiking, beachcom...
Address:
3138 Pereau Rd
Blomidon
NS
Phone: 19025827319
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Battery Provincial Park
Battery Provincial Park is situated on a hillside overlooking St. Peter’s Bay adjacent to the St. Peter’s Canal National Historic Site. The park entrance is on the east side of the bridge at the canal. Battery features a small saltwater beach (unsupervised), an interpretive display, picnic area with ocean frontage, and 3.4 km / 2.1 mi of hiking trails.
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Address:
10110 Grenville St
St. Peter’s
NS
Phone: 19025353094
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Amherst Shore Provincial Park
On the shore of the Northumberland Strait, Amherst Shore Provincial Park offers an attractive woodland setting for camping. Walking, swimming or beachcombing are enjoyable pastimes here. The park’s main hiking trail is 2.5 km (1.5 miles) long and follows Annabelles Brook through the coastal woods out to the unsupervised beach. A walk along the park’s shore reveals distinctive red sandstone c...
Address:
6596 Rte 366
Amherst Shore
NS
Phone: 19026616002
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