What to do and see in Yarmouth and Acadian Shores, Southwest Nova Scotia: The Best Nature & Parks

September 30, 2021 Toi Mattera

Discover the best top things to do in Yarmouth and Acadian Shores, United States including Brier Island, Mavillette Beach Provincial Park, False Harbour Beach, Belliveau Cove Municipal Park, Wood's berries Inc., Pond Cove Beach and Nature Preserve, Seal Cove, Fundy View Trail, Glenwood Provincial Park, Balancing Rock Trail.
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1. Brier Island

Westport, Nova Scotia Canada +1 800-239-2189 http://www.brierisland.org/
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Brier Island

Reviewed By crmanager2016 - Burlington, Canada

Brier Island is a great spot for the outdoor enthusiast. Two short ferry rides @ $7 CDN each for your return trips. After a whale watching excursion we did a little poking around. After a visit to the general store for gas & directions we set off to find Pond Cove beach. There is a small painted sign on a shed pointing the way down a dirt road. At some points it seems to be nothing more than a footpath. Finally, we reach the beach! It is helpful to know the tide times to be able to fully explore the beach at low tide. It is quite rocky at points but lovely sand beach beyond. Lots of interesting rocks, shells, & sea birds and we even spotted gray seals. Plenty of photographic opportunities to capture maritime life at it's best. Spend the day & enjoy exploring!

2. Mavillette Beach Provincial Park

Mavillette, Municipality of Clare, Nova Scotia B0W 2H0 Canada
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5.0 based on 63 reviews

Mavillette Beach Provincial Park

Reviewed By MarkandKarenHunter - Windsor, Canada

Visited this beach several times while staying at the Cape View Motel and cottages. The beach is sandy and very clean. My family enjoyed the sandpipers and the waves. The beach has a slow slope making it wonderful for playing in the waves or enjoying your time with small children. There were very few people there during our visits. There was also a place you could rent surfboards as well as a snack bar, both near the road just off the beach. A very pleasant experience.

3. False Harbour Beach

2-340 Highway 304, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia B5A 5N1 Canada
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False Harbour Beach

4. Belliveau Cove Municipal Park

3239 Highway 1, Belliveaus Cove, Municipality of Clare, Nova Scotia Canada +1 902-837-5750 http://www.novascotia.com/see-do/attractions/belliveau-cove-municipal-park/1389
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Belliveau Cove Municipal Park

Also known as Parc Joseph et Marie Dugas Park, Belliveau Cove Municipal Park features a 5-km (3-mi) interpretive trail, a municipal park, a craft centre (open seasonally) and a lighthouse. Dig for clams at low tide as part of the new Clam Digging Experience from June to September. The park also hosts a Farmers' Market on Saturdays, May to September from 10am to 2pm and don't miss "Les Beaux Vendredis" Lobster Suppers on Friday evenings, late June to early Sept., from 6 pm to 9 pm, where visitors can feast on lobster, crab or clams while taking in the fresh sea air.

Reviewed By Green_fam3

One of our favourite, tick free, ocean view walks, nice walkway. Weekends they have a small buy cute Farmers Market. Stroller, wheel chair friendly, ocean front paved walk. Enjoyable for all, living in the area, this was a lovely choice for us!

5. Wood's berries Inc.

747 Raynardton Rd, Tusket, Nova Scotia B0W 3M0 Canada +1 902-648-2333 http://woodsberries.ca
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Wood's berries Inc.

6. Pond Cove Beach and Nature Preserve

Nova Scotia Canada
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Pond Cove Beach and Nature Preserve

Reviewed By LaurenBowes903 - Peggy's Cove, Canada

This is a great spot for swimming, building sandcastles, beachcombing, or all of the above! Whatever your pleasure may be, you will find it at Pond Cove.

7. Seal Cove

Water Street Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia B0V 1H0 Canada http://digbyhostel.com/digbyhostel/index.php/digby-area-hiking-trails/86-seal-cove-brier-island
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Seal Cove

Reviewed By LaurenBowes903 - Peggy's Cove, Canada

Enjoy this relatively easy hike along the coast with views of the ocean, lighthouse, and hopefully seals!

8. Fundy View Trail

243 Highway 217, Freeport, Nova Scotia B0V 1B0 Canada http://www.novascotia.com/see-do/trails/fundy-view-trail/6515
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Fundy View Trail

9. Glenwood Provincial Park

5570 Highway 3, Lower West Pubnico, Nova Scotia B0W 1W0 Canada
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Glenwood Provincial Park

10. Balancing Rock Trail

Highway 217, Tiverton, Nova Scotia Canada http://www.novatrails.com/annapvalley/trails/balancing/index.php
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Balancing Rock Trail

Reviewed By smorrisve0fc

The Balancing Rock trail is a well marked and laid out trail to get from the road out to the coast where the Balancing Rock is. There are frequent wooden boardwalks to keep you above the swampy ground. There are lots of signs that detail the flora and fauna of the region and give you information on the area. The climb down to the viewing platform has been updated and has a great staircase with railings which felt safe in the misty weather. The hike out to the rock takes about 15-20 minutes so it is not too taxing on all manner of ages and conditions. They have done a super job making this natural landmark accessible to the public.

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