Murray Beach

Murray Beach is a small but distinctive stretch of shoreline along the Northumberland Strait in Marshville, known for its warm waters, tidal flats, and quiet rural setting. The beach is a made up of a mix of natural sand and gravel, and like many beaches along the Strait, Murray Beach is shaped by the region’s dramatic tides, which expose wide sandbars at low water. Visitors can walk far out across the flats, combing for shells and sea glass, or simply enjoy the expansive views across to Prince Edward Island on a clear day.

Shag Rocks

in Rocks, Reef, Shoal, Terrain Feature

Shag Rocks is a striking coastal rocky outcrop that protrudes from the water located just near the tip of Cape John, known for its rugged geology and maritime character. The name reflects the seabirds—particularly cormorants, locally called “shags”—that frequently roost on the rocks, leaving them white-streaked and visible from a distance. Historically, Shag Rocks would have been a familiar reference point for local fishers navigating the waters off Cape John, where shoals and reefs demanded careful seamanship.

Rushton Beach Provincial Park

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Rushton Beach Provincial Park is a popular sandy beach and picnic park located along the shores of the Northumberland Strait just off the sunrise in Marshville. At low tide, when the water goes out, big sandbars appear, and the salt marsh nearby attracts many different kinds of birds. Public access to the beautiful beach is provided via a boardwalk to help protect the natural habitat.

MacKenzie Beach Provincial Park

in Park, Beach, Park Maps

MacKenzie Beach Provincial Park is located along the north side of Caribou Island, between Black Point and Hawksbill Point (just off the Caribou Island Road).

The beach portion of the Park is currently accessible by walking along a small path that leads over a small sand dune, with limited parking.

Bay View

in Pictou County Communities

Bayview is located south of Caribou, and north east of the Town of Pictou. In 1891 the Federal Government built a lobster hatchery here.

Marshville

in Pictou County Communities

Marshville is a rural coastal community located along Nova Scotia Highway 6 (Sunrise Trail), north west of River John. The name is descriptive. Settlement begun in this area about 1792 by four sons of David Langile. One of them, George, settled at Long Point. Rushtons Beach Provincial Park offers sheltered picnic areas, protected salt marches, board walks, and a beautiful beach with large sandbars at low tide.

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