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.
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.
Melmerby Beach is a 2 km long sandy beach located north east of Little Harbour. It was named after the ship Melmervey that was wrecked on the just off shore in 1890, and over the years the spelling changed to Melmerby. The bBeach is one of Nova Scotia’s popular summer destinations, well known for its relatively warm water, (averaging over 19° C in the summer). The small coastal community of Melmerby Beach is located on Roy Island, connected to the main land by the 2 km long sandy spit. Learn about Melmerby Beach …
Waterside Beach Provincial Park is a small provincial park in the community of Waterside, near the west end of Caribou Island. It features a large sandy beach, several salt marshes, and warm waters thanks to the Northumberland Strait.
Munroes Island is natural sanctuary located on the shores of the Northumberland Strait, and is part of Caribou-Munroes Island Provincial Park.
Roy Island, located in the community of Melmerby Beach is connected to the main land by a 2 km long sandy spit. It is one of the small but memorable coastal features that help define the character of the community. Situated just offshore from the famous sandy shoreline, the island is a low, rocky outcrop shaped by wind, waves, and the steady rhythms of the Northumberland Strait.
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.