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PARKS
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The
Shelburne area has some of the most pristine beaches in all of Nova
Scotia. Enjoy...
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Roseway Beach and Round Bay Beach
Roseway, (15 minutes from Shelburne) A spectacular sandy beach on the ocean. Visitors and locals alike come
here to jump waves and swim in the Atlantic Ocean. It is a perfect spot
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The
Islands Provincial Park
Just
across the harbour from the historic town of Shelburne, The
Islands Provincial Park offers a restful stop on your trip
around the South Shore. Bounded by Shelburne Harbour, it offers
visitors a maritime camping experience. Shelburne's many
museums, shops, and picturesque charm continue to attract
thousands of international visitors each year. DOWNLOAD
BROCHURE HERE
Facilities
and Services
 The
Islands Provincial Park is open from mid-May until early
September and offers a 70-site campground, water outlets, two
picnic areas, an unsupervised beach, boat launch, and trailer
dump station.
Camping
reservations can be made beginning April 2, 2007. See Reservations
for details and conditions.
Longitude 65°20' 25.25" W
Latitude 43°45' 55.81" N |
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Sand
Hills Provincial Park
Villagedale, 6 km south of Hwy 103, Exit 29. (Barrington),
features a 2.5 km white sand beach. At low tide there are
wide sand flats which warm the water when the tide comes
back in. Spectacular sand dune system backs the beach area.
There are change facilities and picnic tables.
| Longitude 65°32'
42.94" W |
Latitude 43°31' 36.08"
N |
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Crescent
Beach
Lockeport. White sand, protected status, ocean front
cottages, assorted services at Beach Centre: parking,
washrooms, showers, phone, water, changing rooms, canteen,
craft shop, Visitor Information Centre.
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Welkum Park
Welshtown, (10 minutes from Shelburne).
A small beach on Welshtown Lake, this is the prime spot to come on hot
days. Pack a picnic to eat on picnic tables or in one of the huts. There
is plenty of parking as well as changing rooms and outdoor washroom
facilities. |
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Louis
Head Beach
White sand, bird watching, public access, inquire at Visitor
Information Bureau. |
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Sandy
Point Light Beach
Sand at low tide, lighthouse, view of Shelburne Harbour. |
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The
Hawk Beach
Cape Sable Island. White sand, 1500 years old, drowned
forest, protected status, bird watching.
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SMALLER
BEACHES:
Stoney
Island Beach
White sand, explore at your own risk.
Northeast
Point Beach
White sand, bird watching, washrooms in summer.
Col.
Locke's Beach
Sand beach, swimming,explore at your own risk.
Ingomar
Beach
White sand, secluded, explore at your own risk.
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