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Perched at the edge of the ocean, this lighthouse is an important seabird watching site. Located on the east side of Barrington Bay near Port La Tour, this small wooden lighthouse was built in 1934. ... [ More Info ]

Beautiful picnic area near the Barrington River. There is a picnic table, gazebo, and benches for people to come and enjoy viewing the river. ... [ More Info ]

Bayswater Beach is one of the best beaches in Atlantic Canada. A white-sand beach and a picnic area with lots of parking. Beach is supervised (July-August/STC). Outdoor barbecue grills, change rooms ... [ More Info ]

The playground at Beacon Park is a great spot for families. There are various playground sets within the park, and should it start to rain, you can take cover in the gazebo. Washrooms are available d ... [ More Info ]

Bishop Park borders Fitzroy River and offers panoramic views of Hubbards Cove and the surrounding village on the South Shore. Enjoy this waterside park with gazebo, picnic tables, walking trails, gard ... [ More Info ]

The Blandford Nature Reserve is located on the Aspotogan Peninsula. It contains a number of important ecological features, including old jack pine forests, coastal barrens, significant wetlands, rare ... [ More Info ]

A small waterside park offering a shaded picnic stop under a canopy of pine and hardwoods. Across the road is access to Ponhook Lake, a favourite for fishing and canoeing. Located approximately 40 km ... [ More Info ]

Take a drive down Windsor Road, here you will find small communities like Sherwood and Cannan. A little less than 20 kilometres north of Highway 103’s Exit 8 lies beautiful, remote Card Lake Park. A ... [ More Info ]

Castle Rock is the Municipality's newest gem. Hike, bike, and ATV to the heights of East River for panoramic views over all of Mahone Bay. Access is from the parking lot near the junction of highways ... [ More Info ]

Passive park on Mersey River Picnic tables Playground equipment Gardens Walking paths No washroom facilities on site, washrooms available at adjacent Visitor Information Centre during summer months S ... [ More Info ]

Passive park on Mersey River Picnic tables Playground equipment Monument Local history markers Gardens No washroom facilities on site Season Details: Year round No snow or ice removal of parking area ... [ More Info ]

Cookville Provincial Park is a small day use picnic park located in the South Shore region. This small roadside park has picnic tables and access to the LaHave River for canoeing, kayaking and sport f ... [ More Info ]

Clam Point Park is a great area to have a picnic near the shore. There is also a gazebo, and a nice shore where you can go explore and bird watch! This park can be found on Stoney Island Road, in Cla ... [ More Info ]

This park consist of a small beginners to intermediate BMX bike track. There are earthen structures as well as wooden structures. There is a small section for children 7 years and younger. Also at thi ... [ More Info ]

A tiny picturesque picnic stop on a sheltered ocean cove. Located in East River, 1 km (0.5 mi) east of Hwy 103; Exit 7. ... [ More Info ]

Nestled between two lakes in the heart of southern Nova Scotia, this 114 ha (280 acre) park offers walking trails in a hardwood setting, canoeing, swimming, and camping for all those who like to enjo ... [ More Info ]

The Park's relatively flat terrain makes the 1.5 km walking trail in reach for all ages. Stroll through the traditional "Acadian Forest"-a mixture of maple, birch, hemlock, spruce, fir and pine. Stop ... [ More Info ]

Fancy Lake Provincial Park is a small picnic park on the shores of Fancy Lake in Conquerall Mills on the South Shore. The park offers a lunch stop and an opportunity for a swim in fresh water and to e ... [ More Info ]

Fort Creek Park is located in Port La Tour. The park is on Port La Tour Road. This is a great spot for a picnic with a ocean view. There is also a beach area at the park. ... [ More Info ]

Situated in Liverpool on the South Shore, Fort Point Lighthouse Park is the site where deMonts and Champlain landed in 1604 and a Privateers’ fort that defended the town and the trading routes in the ... [ More Info ]

The Friends of Ellenwood Park are a group of like-minded volunteers who enjoy the beauty and amenities of Ellenwood Park and want to share it with people in the Yarmouth area while encouraging a heal ... [ More Info ]

Originally the site of an early cemetery and later known as Victoria Park, Frost Park is now an attractive green space in the center of the downtown landscape. This well-shaded park features a 150 ye ... [ More Info ]

Passive park on Mersey River Picnic tables Boat launch No washroom facilities on site Season Details: Year round No snow or ice removal of parking area ... [ More Info ]

A wood area with a walking trail on Glen Allan Drive. The trail is a loop and the trail surface is the forest bed. A small brook runs through the park as well. ... [ More Info ]

A quiet place on Rickers Lake, bordering Hwy 103. Located at the junction of Hwy 3 and Hwy 103. Picnic tables scattered beneath hardwoods with view of lake. Washroom facilities. Nice place to go swim ... [ More Info ]

Park and Playground area on the corner of Goudey and Prince Street. Click here for a map of Recreation Areas in the town of Yarmouth. ... [ More Info ]

A new electronic entrance gate system is now in place. Campers will be charged a $3 deposit for the card. This charge will be refunded upon the return of the card when their camping stay is over. Ple ... [ More Info ]

Joined to the mainland by a short causeway, the island is typical of many of the small islands found along Nova Scotia's Atlantic coast. This quiet ocean-side campground has long been a popular vacati ... [ More Info ]

Greenfield Veterans Memorial Park is a small riverside park with picnic facilities on the South Shore (Route 210). An information kiosk displays brochures and local events together with an interpretiv ... [ More Info ]

A small day-use park with a picnic area and boat launch for sea kayaking opportunities. Located on Hwy 3, about 3 km west of Queensland Beach Provincial Park. ... [ More Info ]

To commemorate the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg's 125th anniversary in 2004, Indian Falls was designated as a Municipal Park. Known for having some of the area’s best salmon fishing, Ind ... [ More Info ]

Indian Path Common has three recreational hiking trails. The main trail, which is 2 km long, is identified with green markers. The loop trail is identified with blue markers and is 0.5 km long. Both ... [ More Info ]

The Island View Park is located in Barrington Passage. This is situated next to the Cape Sable Island Causeway, and is a great place for a picnic as there are plenty of restaurants near the park. The ... [ More Info ]

The park features an operational lighthouse and wharf, restored post office (established 1856), and a visitor information centre and craft centre open July- August. Piau's Walk 5km long interpretive t ... [ More Info ]

Jubilee Park offers wooded trails, a children's playground, a ball field and an outdoor swimming pool where swimming lessons and public swims are available during the summer. The tennis courts at Jub ... [ More Info ]

On behalf of the people of Canada, we protect and present nationally significant examples of Canada's natural and cultural heritage, and foster public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment in way ... [ More Info ]

Kejimkujik Seaside is a 22 sq. km. piece of unspoiled spectacular Atlantic coastline. There are two scenic trails that lead to the coast (Harbour Rocks Trail & Port Joli Head Trail). The real adventu ... [ More Info ]

The gazebo and amphitheatre of King Street Court provide summertime visitors with impromptu theatre and an encompassing view of the LaHave River and fountain. You may book this facility for a wedding ... [ More Info ]

Located at the tip of scenic Cape Forchu , approximately 10 minutes from the Town of Yarmouth. Walk the shorelines in Leif Ericson Park enjoying the views and crisp salty air of the Yarmouth Harbour. ... [ More Info ]

The skate park is an important park for our community because it provides our residents (and neighbours) the opportunity to be physically active with some innovative action sports. Our park was the f ... [ More Info ]

MARC The Municipal Activity and Recreation Complex, better known as the MARC, is a year-round indoor/outdoor recreation facility. The MARC is perfect for flying a kite, having a picnic, watching wildl ... [ More Info ]

Passive park on Meadow Pond Picnic tables Viewing platform Fish ladder No washroom facilities on site Season Details: Year round No snow or ice removal ... [ More Info ]

The Meteghan Family Fun Park, located behind the Saulnierville Pharmacy is a great park to let your children explore and burn off some energy. ... [ More Info ]

The Milton Clock Tower Park is an open space and picnic area with interpretive panels. Erected in 1911 at a cost of $1200.00, the original Milton Clock was donated by Mrs. Robert Caie. The mechanical ... [ More Info ]

Small passive park Picnic tables Gardens Bandstand No washroom facilities on site Season Details: Year round No snow or ice removal Programs: Canada Day Activities (July)

The Argyle Recreation Commission is a committee consisting of 14 people who help in the strategic planning of the recreation department. The mandate of the Argyle Municipal commission is to enhance th ... [ More Info ]

Mush a Mush lake has clear fresh water so you can see the sandy bottom. It is a park and its free. There’s picnic tables benches and washrooms. Soft sand for tanning and also grassy park areas with ki ... [ More Info ]

Find yourself in New Ross for a soccer tournament this summer? After your last morning game, walk across Highway 12 to the Lion's Park trailhead which will lead you downhill towards Lake Lawson where ... [ More Info ]

Sitting area alongside the Lahave River. ... [ More Info ]

In 1987, the Bowater Mersey Paper Company established a 54 acre community park at Pine Grove in recognition of Queens County's designation as the Forestry Capital of Canada for that year. Walking tra ... [ More Info ]

Wooded playground on Pine Street.

Port L’Hebert Provincial Park is a 71 ha outdoor recreation park located off Hwy 103 near Port Joli (about 25 minutes south of Liverpool). The site features a 2.1 km looped trail through hardwoods an ... [ More Info ]

Port Maitland Beach in the Yarmouth and Acadian Shores region offers a 1-km sand and cobble beach backed by a grassy picnic area and dunes. Watch the beach extend by 500m as the tide goes out! The pa ... [ More Info ]

Features: Ocean side passive park adjacent to working wharf, Gardens, Walking paths, Gazebo with picnic tables, Lighthouse (not accessible- viewing only) Various community based summer and fall activ ... [ More Info ]

4.4 acre waterfront park Suitable for passive and active recreation Walking paths Picnic tables Gardens Playground equipment No washrooms on site Season Details: Year round No snow removal on walking ... [ More Info ]

Whether you want to swim, search for sea shells, or just spend the day relaxing in the sun, Rissers Beach Provincial Park offers every kind of recreational opportunity available at the seaside. This ... [ More Info ]

River Ridge Common is a 115 acre outdoor recreation site that offers picnic areas, a naturalized playground, an interactive art park and 4+ km of mountain bike trails for a variety of skill levels. Ea ... [ More Info ]

Wooded area with a system of walking trails alongside of the Lahave River. ... [ More Info ]

Roods Head Park Rood's Head Park is a coastal look off that is perched on the southern most point of the isthmus, that forms the town of Lockeport. From the top of the hill, a small path winds down t ... [ More Info ]

Open space and gazebo. Click here for a map of Recreation Areas in the town of Yarmouth. ... [ More Info ]

Located just seconds off the 103 this is the perfect stopping point on a journey down the south shore, it is one of the gate ways to Lockeport Loop, and its intrinsic beauty is representative of the ... [ More Info ]

The Salt Marsh Boardwalk The Boardwalk extends along the back of the northern side of the causeway into Lockeport, offering a close up look at the delicate salt marsh ecosystem that has formed in the ... [ More Info ]

A 2.5 km (1.5 mi) white-sand beach. The sand flat warms at low tide and then warms the incoming tide for swimming. Spectacular dune system backs the beach. Please use boardwalks and marked paths to p ... [ More Info ]

Come and enjoy our canteen! We have ice cream, chips, refreshments, hot dogs, hamburgers and other snacks! Open most days 12-6 during the summer months only. Breakfasts are the first and third Saturd ... [ More Info ]

Located in Garden Lots, Sawpit Park is a waterfront area that allows water access to Lunenburg's Back Harbour and the Atlantic Ocean. The park has a boat launch, picnic and parking areas, benches, a p ... [ More Info ]

Seacap's Memorial Park This large green space occupies an entire block, only meters from the town's shopping district. This central outdoor performance space often hosts large events throughout the y ... [ More Info ]

Connecting Milton Dam and Lake Milo. Sealed Landers Park is an open space and picnic area. Click here for a map of Recreation Areas in the town of Yarmouth. ... [ More Info ]

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 ... [ More Info ]

In 1998 Shipyard's Landing Park developed on former Acadia Gas Engines site, located on the south end King Street. Shipyard's Landing has a boat ramp and public wharf. This green expanse also provide ... [ More Info ]

The Stumpy Cove Park is located in Lower Clarks Harbour. The park is located at the old restaurant "Geneva's". This park has a picnic table and is located near the ocean where there are plenty of bird ... [ More Info ]

This year with Canada celebrating 150 years as a country and Lockeport celebrating 110 years as a town, the program will have lots of special activities to join the celebration. ... [ More Info ]

Summerville Beach Provincial Park (off Route 3 at Summerville Centre) is one of the finest sandy beaches on the South Shore. The 1-km (0.5-mi) light-sand beach is backed by sand dunes (nesting area fo ... [ More Info ]

Swissair 111 Memorial One of the two memorial sites for the Swissair 111 disaster of 1998. Located in a peaceful setting near the ocean, this monument was placed in memory of those who lost their liv ... [ More Info ]

A short (30 m/33 yrds) walking trail through iconic rock formations to a monument erected in memory of the 229 people who lost their lives in the 1998 crash of Swissair Flight 111. Parking area for 1 ... [ More Info ]

A small lakeside picnic park beneath a stand of pine and hemlock. Relax by the shore or take a quick dip. Boat launch for canoes, kayaks or sport fishing. Located 21 km (13 mi) north of Liverpool. ... [ More Info ]

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 ... [ More Info ]

Overlooking Port Joli Harbour on Nova Scotia's South Shore, Thomas Radddall Provincial Park is a nature lovers' haven. The park is just across the harbour from Kejimkujik Seaside National Park , and ... [ More Info ]

Passive park on Mersey River Picnic tables Monument Local history markers Gardens No washroom facilities on site Season Details: Year round No snow or ice removal of parking area Programs: Milton Day ... [ More Info ]

A day-use seaside park overlooking Vogler’s Cove, with a launch area for canoes and kayaks. (The Harbour Authority launch ramp for larger vessels is located immediately beside the park.) The United Co ... [ More Info ]

This Day-Use Picnic Park and Boat Ramp are maintained by the LaHave River Watershed Enhancement Foundation. Located in Penny's Cove on the New Germany Lake. Take a canoe or kayak and head out to the V ... [ More Info ]

Welkum Park owned by the Municipality of Shelburne is a small day use park tucked away on Welshtown Lake about 14km. from downtown Shelburne. Its features include a sand beach, playground, unsupervis ... [ More Info ]

Legion Park is great area in Western Shore to take the kids to the playground for the afternoon!

Wild Rose Park, located in Western Shore and provides wonderful views of the waters of Mahone Bay as well as Oak Island.

The parkland known as Bridgewater Woodland Gardens was donated to the Town of Bridgewater in 1921 by H. W. Owen with the intent the area be used as a recreational park. The major habitats in the park ... [ More Info ]

6,600 square-foot skatepark. Skateboard events are held throughout the season. Yarmouth Skateboard Competition - 2nd Annual Spencer Fitzgerald Productions Skateboard Contest is being held August 26th ... [ More Info ]