Kings and West Hants

Beaches

Aylesford Lake Beach

Aylesford Lake Beach is a favourite summer destination for locals and tourists alike. It features a boardwalk, public boat launch, boat docks, walking trails, canteen,…

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Aylesford Lake Beach

Blomidon Provincial Park

Rising majestically from the shores of the Minas Basin, Blomidon Provincial Park is renowned for its spectacular views. High cliffs, a variety of habitats, striking…

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Blomidon Provincial Park

Blue Beach

The rocks exposed at Blue Beach contain many fossils. In fact, there are so many fossils that it is almost impossible to put your foot…

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Blue Beach

Evangeline Beach

Across the Minas Basin from Kingsport Beach, Evangeline beach has stunning views of Blomidon Ridge. Take a walk at low tide or go for a…

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Evangeline Beach

Hustons’ Beach

A lesser known but still popular red sand beach along the Minas Basin. It was named after the family who had a guest house along…

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Hustons' Beach

Kingsport Beach

Red sedimentary cliffs carved by continuous erosion rise from the beaches to the east. The dramatic 12 metre tides produce very large sand and mud…

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Kingsport Beach

Lake George

This supervised freshwater lake features a sandy beach with a designated swimming area, nearby change houses, a small picnic area, and a public boat launch.

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Lake George

Lumsden Dam

A popular spot in the summer, Lumsden Pond was created when Black River was dammed and a section of the river valley was flooded. Lumsden…

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Medford Beach

At low tide take a walk up from Kingsport along the ocean floor on this red sand beach in the Minas Basin. Explore the various…

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Scots Bay

Scots Bay is located on the gently curving embayment at the entrance of the Minas Basin. It has have shelving beaches of firmly packed sand…

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Silver Lake Beach

Also known locally as Lakeville Lake, this small lake is a popular spot for swimming, picnics and fishing. It was donated to the people of…

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