Greenhill Provincial Park is a small day use park known for its panoramic look‑off views over the surrounding farmland and countryside. The site was once home to the Greenhill Lookoff Museum, operated by Cliff Ross from the 1930s until its purchase by the provincial government in 1959. The museum was later closed, and the land converted into a public picnic park in 1984.
Harris Provincial Park is a small relatively natural property in the community of Haliburton, close to the Town of Pictou with interesting natural and historic values. The land was donated for park purposes; interesting plants, shrubs, trees; (the property once had extensive botanical gardens).
Salt Springs Provincial Park is a small, historically rich park that combines natural beauty with ties to Nova Scotia’s early settlement period. It is located in the rural community of Salt Springs along the West River of Pictou, just north of Trans Canada Highway 104 (Exit 19). Its landscape reflects both natural geological features and Nova Scotia history, from Indigenous use of natural resources to Scottish immigrant farming communities.
Cape John Beach Provincial Park is a small unclassified park reserve located along the shores of the Northumberland Strait, in the community of Cape John .
Caribou Munroes Island Provincial Park is one of Nova Scotia’s signature coastal parks, known for its warm waters, sandy beaches, and easy access to the Northumberland Strait. Located in the community of Braeshore, about 11 km from Pictou and close to the PEI ferry, the park blends natural beauty, recreation, and regional heritage in a way that has made it a favourite destination for campers, swimmers, and locals alike
Melmerby Beach Provincial Park, is one of the crown jewels of Nova Scotia’s Northumberland Shore. The long, sweeping stretch of soft sand and warm, shallow water over the years has become a summertime tradition for generations of locals and visitors. Located in the small community of Melmerby Beach, just a short drive from New Glasgow, the park sits on a body of water famous for having some of the warmest ocean temperatures in Canada. In the height of summer, the water at “The Merb,” as locals affectionately call it, often reaches above 19°C, making it an inviting destination for swimmers of all ages.