Provincial Parks
 Cliffs at Cape Blomidon Provincial Park |
Nova Scotia has dozens of provincial parks, with all kinds of activities from a simple picnic to a hike or a swim in the ocean. Many also boast campgrounds.
Cape Blomidon, in the Annapolis Valley, is one of the best known provincial parks. You can undertake the famous hike to Cape Split from here, wander along the beach or put your tent up for the night. More…
Across the Bay of Fundy is Cape Chignecto, another gem. It’s a special wilderness area so you can’t drive into this park. You have to hike to get the best views. Nearby are the rockhounding town of Parrsboro and the lighthouse at Cape d’Or. More…
Five Islands Provincial Park is just down the road and here you can set up camp and spend a day or two clamdigging, hiking and rockhounding. More…
McNabs Island takes the prize for the most unexpected provincial park – it’s set in the harbour of Halifax, Nova Scotia’s capital. Where else can you camp with a view of downtown? Or just go over for a day trip to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. More…
Just outside of Halifax is Dollar Lake, a favourite spot for Nova Scotian families with its sandy, freshwater beach. More…
If you’re taking the ferry to Prince Edward Island, don’t forget to stop at Caribou-Munroes Island Provincial Park for the warm swimming and chance to see seals basking in the sun. More…