Day Use Parks in Nova Scotia

Day Use Parks in Nova Scotia



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Savary

Once a shipbuilding site; a picturesque picnic area located under a birch canopy overlooking St. Mary's Bay.

At low tide you can beachcomb along the rocky shoreline. Geocaching opportunities

Scots Bay

Small park offering access to Scots Bay, near Cape Split.  Watch the world's highest tides rise and fall before your eyes.

Second Peninsula

This large scenic picnic park on the ocean has tables scattered under a stand of spruce and fir and can easily accommodate group picnics. Access to cobble beach. Located near Lunenburg, 10 km (6.2 mi) south of Hwy 103, Exit 10.

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Sherbrooke

Small picnic area on the St. Marys River. Walking trails at adjacent municipal park and just a short drive from Sherbrooke Village. Just north of Sherbrooke on Route 7.

Shinimicas

A small picnic park located under stately elms along the banks of the Shinimicas River. Located 1 km (0.5 mi) east of Shinimicas Bridge.

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Shubenacadie Provincial Wildlife Park

Set in natural woodlands this park is home to more than 30 native animals and birds, as well as a few exotics. Static and interactive displays are housed in an interpretive centre. On the same site is the Greenwing Legacy Interpretation Centre which features displays on waterfowl and wetlands developed in cooperation with Ducks Unlimited Canada.

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Smileys Day Use

A mixture of forest and reclaimed farm habitats are home to nodding trillium, ostrich fern, and stands of yellow birch and hemlock.  

A great year round location for a quiet day outdoors walking, cross country skiing or picnicking. 

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Smugglers Cove

Picturesque day-use park overlooking a small cove reputedly used by rum runners in the early 1900s. The cove fills with water at high tide but can be reached during low tide. Geocaching opportunities.

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Spry Bay

Small roadside park overlooking the bay.

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St Anns

Scenic view overlooking a saltmarsh and bay. A 500 m trail meanders by the water offering opportunities to view various waterfowl and other birds.

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Summerville Beach

One of the finest beaches on the South Shore. Approximately 1 km (1/2 mi) long, the beach is backed by sand dunes and an open saltmarsh. As the dunes are used by piping plover, please keep on designated paths.

Tatamagouche

Small picnic area located 1.5 km (1 mi) east of Tatamagouche.

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Taylor Head

Located southwest of Sheet Harbour, this park occupies a rugged wind swept peninsula that juts 6 km (3.7 mi) into the Atlantic Ocean. The park's hiking trails provide access to a variety of natural aspects, interesting geological features, wildlife habitat, scenic lookoffs, secluded beaches and 16 km (10 mi.) of unspoiled coastline.

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Ten Mile Lake

A small lakeside park beneath a stand of pine and hemlock. Relax by the shore or take a quick dip (unsupervised). Excellent fishing. Located 21 km (13 mi) north of Liverpool.

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