BEACHES AROUND NOVA SCOTIA

Community: Amherst Shore

Region: Northern

Notes: Located on the Northumberland Strait, this park features some of the warmest saltwater swimming in the province and distinctive red sandstone cliffs.

Community: Arisaig

Region: Northern

Notes: Part of Arisaig Provincial Park, this beach is famous for its accessible Silurian-age fossils. It features a fascinating shoreline for geology enthusiasts and a scenic trail to a small waterfall.

Community: Monastery

Region: Northern

Notes: Located in the Tracadie area, this beach offers a scenic coastal setting on the Northern shore, perfect for a quiet walk or enjoying the views of St. George's Bay.

Community: Big Island

Region: Northern

Notes: A long, natural sandbar beach connecting Big Island to the mainland. It offers a remote feel with beautiful views of the Northumberland Strait.

Community: Antigonish

Region: Northern

Notes: A quiet local beach area located off Kingsley Brown Road, known to locals for its natural shoreline and peaceful atmosphere.

Community: Cribbons Point

Region: Northern

Notes: A scenic beach located near Cribbons Point, popular for its sandy shoreline and views of the wharf and surrounding St. Georges Bay.

Community: Great Village

Region: Northern

Notes: A quiet coastal area near Great Village known for its dramatic Bay of Fundy tides and red sand shoreline.

Community: Lower South River

Region: Northern

Notes: A quiet, sandy beach located near the mouth of the Antigonish Harbour, popular with locals for swimming and birdwatching.

Community: Apple River

Region: Northern

Community: Port Howe

Region: Northern

Notes: A popular warm-water beach on the Northumberland Strait. It is supervised during July and August and features vault toilets, change rooms, and Mobi-Mats for wheelchair accessibility.

Community: Jimtown

Region: Northern

Notes: A popular local beach located just north of Antigonish, known for its sandy stretches and views of St. Georges Bay.

Community: Arisaig

Region: Northern

Notes: A quiet coastal area in Antigonish County, offering a natural beach setting along the Northumberland Strait.

Community: Monastery

Region: Northern

Notes: A peaceful and secluded sandy beach located in the Monastery area, offering beautiful views of St. Georges Bay and a quiet spot for beachcombing.

Community: Northport

Region: Northern

Notes: A quiet park featuring a red sandy beach and warm saltwater. At low tide, the receding water reveals extensive sand flats, making it an excellent spot for beachcombing.

Community: Pomquet

Region: Northern

Notes: A beautiful three-kilometre sandy beach featuring extensive sand dunes, boardwalks, and clear waters perfect for swimming. Website is live. https://novascotia.ca

Community: Bayfield

Region: Northern

Notes: A quiet beach located in the Bayfield area, popular with locals for its natural coastline along St. Georges Bay.

Community: Sinclairs Island

Region: Northern

Notes: A quiet beach area on Sinclairs Island, offering scenic views of the Northumberland Strait and a peaceful spot for coastal walks.

Community: Tidnish

Region: Northern

Notes: A unique park combining a small beach with significant history. It marks the eastern end of the 19th-century marine railway and features the Henry G.C. Ketchum suspension bridge.

Community: Monastery

Region: Northern

Notes: A secluded coastal spot near Monastery, known for its natural beauty and quiet surroundings along the West Arm.

Community: Apple River

Region: Northern