beaches
Our Beach: Port Joli Bay
A 10 min walk or 2 minute drive to the Port Joli Beach which is warmer than other inlets in the area because of its shallow aspect. Perfect for young children and swimming! There is public access parking at the end of Durham Lane. Choose left or right, and explore. Miles of beach, with changing character, shells, an occasional seal, clam beds, and stunning sunsets.
Carters Beach: 16 km
Three gorgeous white-sand beaches. Tranquil turquoise water (but icy!), with two crescents and dunes across a tidal brook. This beach is a favourite and has a lot of media buzz, so you may actually have to share this one, but never too crowded. This beach has sand dollars - collect the white ones, the brown ones are still alive.
Hunts Point Beach: 18 km
Small crescent surrounded by cottages. Check out the fishing wharf, a small stop after lunch at World’s Best Clams (they really are world class!).
Thomas Raddall Provincial Park: 10 km
Turn left at top of Saint Catherines River Road, and follow directions. Across the bay, out on the next headland (East Port L’Hebert). Beautiful beach, tidal pools, hiking, explore!
Kejimakujik Seaside Adjunct: 4 km
Seal Walk! Short rout to seafront is 30 minutes, with minor dawdling, and add a couple of minutes for the return climb. Guaranteed seal sighting! Take the long loop around the headland which is about a 4-hour undertaking, including picnic stop and rest stops. Absolutely spectacular. Look for picture plants, wild orchids and wild roses.
Summerville Provincial Park: 16 km
If you need company… features a restaurant, a boardwalk, a river walk.
White Point Beach: 21 km
A resort with a golf course, body surfing, wet suit rentals, restaurant, wifi, tame bunnies. Good rainy day lodge.
And many, many more!
