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West Mabou Beach Provincial park, Cape Breton, NS

Little did I know how many incredible beaches are located on CapeBreton Island in Nova Scotia. It was an area that I would not think of to go to the beach. I was so wrong. Not only did I discover the 5 beaches located in Port Hood ( blog soon to follow) but I discoveredContinue reading “West Mabou Beach Provincial park, Cape Breton, NS”

Carters Beach , Port Mouton Nova Scotia

This is a hidden gem to our province. Only recently has this stunningly beautiful beach been exposed outside of local knowledge, thanks to social media of course. This beach was incredible to look at. The water is crystal blue and green, the sand is pure white. It looks like a Caribbean beach…. however the waterContinue reading “Carters Beach , Port Mouton Nova Scotia”

Greenwich National Park, Prince Edward Island

5 ***** star beach I have been going to PEI since 1988 and only discovered this incredible paradise beach during the pandemic summer of 2020. I had seen pictures of the boardwalk and dunes, but never took the time to wander over to St Peters to explore this National Park. When you arrive at theContinue reading “Greenwich National Park, Prince Edward Island”

Murray Harbour Islands, Prince Edward Island

Thomas Island, Reynolds Island, Herring Island, Cherry Island and Gordon Island I would sit at my parents cottage and stare out the window at this amazing sand bar Island. It was always exposed, even at high tide, but much more during low tide. I would image just boating over there to explore the beautiful untouchedContinue reading “Murray Harbour Islands, Prince Edward Island”

Stanhope National Park, Prince Edward Island

Top star rating ***** bike trails road side as well as trails wheel chair accessible outhouses and indoor wash rooms various change houses various picnic areas level sand shore, excellent swimming 3 camp grounds lots of parking lifeguard areas…. Dalvay, Stanhope Lane, Brackley well maintained and groomed Playground at Stanhope Lane Beach cottage rentals throughoutContinue reading “Stanhope National Park, Prince Edward Island”

Caribou Provincial Park, Pictou Nova Scotia

This beach is about 1 hour and 45 mins from Halifax. It is located 5 mins from the PEI ferry. You can see the ferry as it rounds the point to enter the harbour for docking. This beach was a pleasant little surprise. It is small, about 3 km in total. It has wheelchair access.Continue reading “Caribou Provincial Park, Pictou Nova Scotia”

Certified beach snob…. WHY??

I spent every summer living in one of Canada’s National Parks. Stanhope national park is located on the north shores of Prince Edward Island. I had access to 5 life guarded beaches plus all the unwatched ones in between. I could walk 2 mins to Ross lane beach or bike 10 mins to Dalvey Beach.Continue reading “Certified beach snob…. WHY??”