subject: Nova Scotia Apple Tree Farm B&b Atlantic Canada Cottages [print this page] Nova Scotia Cottages and Hotels-A Trip to the Beach
Whether swimming or surfing the area around Halifax offers up some of Nova Scotia's best beaches. If you want to surf, then go north. If you like to swim, then head on over to Point Pleasant Park, which is an inner city experience that takes you out of the downtown without leaving the downtown. If you want to leave the city, then head out to any number of nearby interior lakes. The choice is yours.
With more than 6000km of shoreline Nova Scotia can offer a variety of beach experiences, from the sandy shores of Lawrencetown to the beautiful beaches of Martinque Beach. There are many tasty and unnamed parts of shoreline in between, waiting to be discovered.
Visitors to Nova Scotia can ride world-class waves at Lawrencetown Beach. The drive from Halifax takes less than 35-minute. Lawrencetown Beach offers swimmers and surfers a southern exposure and goes for about 1.5 km. The beach is located in a provincial park with nearby hiking trails to make for a great day trip.
Martinique Beach is a 5-km crescent of pale sand that greets beach-goers. The drive from Halifax takes about an hour to the north. Martinique Beach offers great supervised , meaning there are life guards on duty in the summer and is the perfect spot to build sand castles surf.
Black Rock Beach at Point Pleasant Park is not recommended for swimming. It is located at Point Pleasant Park and makes for a quick getaway to sun and sand. seagulls wait around for food, or you can play Frisbee on the grass, or walk along the waterfront and learn about Maritime history posted on the memorials in the park. In the summertime, visitors may catch a show put on by Shakespeare by the Sea. Your travel guide will have the schedule so be sure to ask for information before venturing out.
Interior lakes: Lake beaches feature a variety of benefits for families. The lake waters are warm and that means a longer swimming season than at coastal beaches where the strong currents can change quickly. There are also provincial campgrounds nearby for convenience.
