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| Pictou County |
 Colonel Dan Sutherland Memorial Park |
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Colonel Dan Sutherland Memorial Park was built in 1975. It was built from funds donated by the River John Lions Club and the River John and area Recreation and Development Association.
The Park consists of a ballfield, childrens playground and Park. The ballfield is used annually during River John festival days for children, adult events and also throughout the summer and fall for ball tournaments.
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| Antigonish County |
 Columbus Field Park, Playground, and Splashpad |
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This is venue provides a play area for both families and organized athletic teams. It offers a cinder track, soccer field, two baseball fields, 2 hardcourt tennis surfaces, a riverside greenspace, fenced-in dog park, and a playground with water park. |
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| Shelburne County |
 Crow Neck Beach |
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Crow Neck beach is located in Bacarro. There is limited parking- you will need to park on the shoulder of the road to access the beach if you visit by car. This beach is a hidden gem in the Municipality. It is also home of the protected piping plovers. Crows Neck Beach is wonderful for bird watching, beach combing or taking a nice leisurely stroll next to the Atlantic Ocean.
Baccaro is the oldest place name in Nova Scotia. Just around the corner is the Baccaro Lighthouse; rebuilt in 1934 this 45 foot tall lighthouse is land assessable.
Explore at own risk.
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| Shelburne County |
 Drinking Brook Park |
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The gazebo is a great feature of Drinking Brook Park, allowing guests to sit and eat at the picnic table and having a great view of the ocean and near by birds.
Drinking Brook Park is located at 513 Stoney Island Road, Clam point.
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| Antigonish County |
 Dunns Beach |
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Looking east across the entrance of Antigonish Harbour to Dunn's Beach on the far side Dunn's Beach offers many paddling options with access to the ocean, the harbour and a large lagoon. The sand bar is partly wooded with a sheltered cove behind the beach. Large coloured stones of red, yellow and grey spread over the beach, a clue to the varied geology of this area. The beach has a big view of St George's Bay across to Cape George. Limited roadside parking, please do not drive on the sand dunes. |
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| Shelburne County |
 Fort Creek Park |
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A great rest stop with views of the Atlantic Ocean, located at the site of Fort Saint Louis National Historical Park.
Close by: Crows Neck Beach and Baccaro Point
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| Pictou County |
 Goodman Rotary Park |
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The Goodman Rotary Park overlooks the East River and has picnic tables, benches, washrooms and outdoor exercise equipment available for use. There is access to the East River and many community members can be found kayaking, canoeing and paddleboarding along the river during the Summer months.
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| Pictou County |
 Havill Family Park |
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The Havill Family Park has two play structures, swings, picnic tables, benches, and a climbing wall for use on its playground.
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| Inverness County |
 Inverness Beach |
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The waters of Inverness are usually warmer as compared to many of the other salt water beaches in Nova Scotia. Lifeguard services July and August. Facilities: Beach is known for the potential of high surf conditions which can cause rips and lateral currents. |
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| Inverness County |
 Inverness Education Centre/Academy Playground |
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Inverness Education Centre/Academy outdoor recreation space includes playground equipment suitable for pre-primary to Grade 12 children. The area provides opportunities for active play, physical activity, and outdoor recreation for students and the local community. |
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| Shelburne County |
 Island View Park |
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Island View Park offers a serene retreat with breathtaking panoramic vistas of the surrounding ocean, lush greenery, and a tranquil atmosphere, providing an idyllic setting for relaxation and a perfect view of Cape Sable Island.
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| Pictou County |
 Kensington Playground & Picnic Grounds |
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Kensington Playground & Picnic Grounds for the whole family to enjoy.
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| Inverness County |
 Lake O’Law Provincial Park |
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Lake O’Law Provincial Park is an inland park on the shore of Lake O’Law on the Cabot Trail (24 km / 15 mi north of Highway 105) on Cape Breton Island. It's the only provincial park in Inverness County located along the trail. The park features picnic areas in fields and mixed-wood stands and a boat launch – a great location for boating and swimming. Popular with traveling public; especially tour buses as a rest/viewing location. |
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| Pictou County |
 Laurie Peace Park |
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The Laurie Peace Park was originally dedicated in 1898 in honor of F.D. Laurie, former mayor of New Glasgow, this park was rededicated in 1992 as Laurie Park, a peace park, by her worship Mayor Anne MacLean on behalf of the residents in the Town of New Glasgow and the Honorable Elmer MacKay MP Central Nova, on behalf of the government of Canada. This peace park is a living legacy of Canada's commitment to world peace and a healthy environment.
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| Inverness County |
 Lawrence's Beach |
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Lawrence's beach is fairly easy to access and is miles of sandy coastline with stunning views of both Henry Island and Port Hood Island. |
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| Antigonish County |
 Linwood Beach |
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| Antigonish County |
 Linwood Community Picnic Area |
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| Antigonish County |
 Livingstone Cove Beach |
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| Antigonish County |
 Livingstone Cove Wharf, Park & Beach |
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Provides visitors with interpretive panels of community history, picnic tables, a warm sandy beach and spectacular sunsets. |
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| Inverness County |
 Mabou Community Playground |
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Community playground at the Mabou Athletic Centre. |
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| Inverness County |
 MacLeod Campground Beach |
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Dunvegan Beach has expansive sandy stretches and low coastal banks. It is primarily accessed through MacLeod's Beach Campground. |
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| Antigonish County |
 Mahoney's Beach |
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Mahoneys Beach is a popular area for bird watchers and rock collectors. The beach is host to poison ivy and the endangered piping plover. At low tide you can take a walk along the sandbars. The water is safe for swimming, but the beach is not supervised. |
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| Antigonish County |
 Mahoney’s Beach Trail |
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A gentle walk along St. Georges Bay and is a popular area for bird watchers and rock collectors |
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| Antigonish County |
 Malignant Cove Beach |
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unsupervised beach |
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| Inverness County |
 Marble Mountain Beach |
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Marble Mountain Beach is a white-sand beach on Bras d’Or Lake with turquoise water created by historic marble quarrying. It’s a quiet, scenic spot for swimming, kayaking, and sunsets. |
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