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Take a short drive out of Halifax and you will find some of the top rated beaches in Nova Scotia. The region north of the city is great for surfing. Nearby interior lakes offer up warm safe waters, or stay in the city and head for Point Pleasant Park for a quick and watery escape.
Surfing is the best at Martinque and Lawrencetown. Lawrencetown is about 35 minutes outside Halifax and offers world class waves to both surfers and swimmers. The beach is 1.5km and is actually located inside a provincial park with hiking trails and other activities to while away the time.
Martinique Beach is a 5km crescent that is located a one hour drive north of Halifax. Lifeguards are always on duty, and the sand is perfect for building sandcastles.
Another beach is Black Rock Beach, located in Point Pleasant Park. Black Rock is not recommended for swimmers, but it does make for a great place to escape for sun and sand. Many people watch the gulls search for food or play Frisbee in the grass or take walks along the waterfront. The Park is filled with Maritime memorials dedicated to keeping history alive in the current day. Visitors can also watch Shakespeare performed by the company Shakespeare by the Sea.
Safe swimming can be done at the Halifax Lake Beaches. The lakes feature warm and salty water away from the strong currents of the ocean. Nearby campgrounds make the lakes very family friendly and safe for kids at play. You can find the Lakes at Shubenacadie-Grand Lake, which is 35km northwest of Halifax. Boating on Grand Lake is also an option. Another possibility is Porters Lake located on Highway 107 about 30 km from Halifax.