Beaches

Green Bay Beach is divided into small sections by boulders, the cove keeps the water surprisingly warm. MacLeod’s Canteen (seasonal) is in close proximity to the beach and has takeout available.

Cherry Hill Beach offers a direct route to happiness via its empty curve of fine grey sand, exposed water and endless sky. A wonderful beach for surfers or a nice place to walk on the rocks and enjoy an afternoon. This beach is located off the 331 Highway in the community of Cherry Hill. Directions: Turn at the firehall. Beach access isn’t marked.

Broad Cove Beach has a nice private sand area, and the cove is partially protected so the water stays relatively calm. With more well-known beaches close by, this beach is much quieter with fewer visitors.

Rissers Beach Provincial Park is found 24 km south of Bridgewater on the Atlantic Coast in Petite Riviere. This beautiful park has a 1.5-km sheltered sandy beach (supervised by lifeguards in July & August), a boardwalk along an inland marsh, and two campgrounds. Book your camping trip here! Nearby Attractions Include: Crescent Beach, Mariner Crafts, Maritime Painted Saltbox, Petite Riviere General Store, River House Rug Hooking, Broad Cove Café, Teena’s Tiques, LaHave Island Marine…

This well known local beach is a favorite of many residents and visitors. It also acts as the “gateway” to the Gaff Point Trail system managed by the Kingsburg Coastal Conservancy and the Nature Conservancy of Canada. The District of Lunenburg maintains the parking area and washrooms at Hirtle’s Beach during the summer months. The beach itself is managed by the Province of Nova Scotia under the Beaches Act. Categorized as a living beach because the beach moves and shifts at the whim of the…