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How about your own almost private beach right out the front door of your cottage?
Whynachts Beach - Nova Scotia
Whynacht's Beach, the middle beach of three sand beaches in Queensland,
is known for its unique qualities. During the winter months, the beach
loses all its sand, which returns again in the spring. Whynacht's Beach
is one of only two beaches in all of North America where the waves come
directly, straight-on to the shore - the only other one being in
Virginia.
Whynacht's Beach is a great place to enjoy the surf, and sometimes, crashing waves. Like all three Queensland beaches, Whynacht's Beach has a freshwater
lagoon behind it. located along Highway 3, Whynacht's Beach has two
ramps that go down to it, making it more easily accessible.
Other Beaches in the area within short driving distances.
Bayswater Beach - Nova Scotia
A crescent-shaped sand beach with a gradual slope, Bayswater Provincial Park Beach is one of the most popular spots in the area.
Located on Highway 339, between Blandford and Aspotogan, Bayswater Beach has several enjoyable features. While most of the beach is pure sand and surf, the western-most tip has a quiet area, with a few rocks, where children can hunt for fun sea creatures, such as crabs, starfish and periwinkles. A freshwater pond also feeds into the beach, which creates a lovely stream where children can enjoy warm shallow water. The beach has a picnic area with tables, outdoor barbecue pits, change rooms and toilets, and there is plenty of parking.
Across from Bayswater Beach is the Swissair Memorial. Swissair Flight 111 crashed in waters off Bayswater, near Peggy's Cove, on Sept. 2, 1998, killing all 229 people onboard. Victims' families were touched by the tremendous support from community residents. While fishermen combed local waters tirelessly in search of those lost, area residents comforted and provided support to grieving family members.
Black Point Beach - Nova Scotia
Although not as sandy as some of our other Ten Beaches, the Black Point Beach is a popular spot for snorkeling. Snorkeling from this beach, one can discover a whole array of marine life, from lobsters and crabs to eels and various kinds of rock fish. At low tide, the beach is also a pleasant place for swimming.
Black Point Beach is the first of our Ten Beaches you will come to when traveling southwest on Highway 3, after taking Exit 5 at Tantallon.
A popular sand beach, with a picnic area, walkway and ramps, Cleveland Beach might be best known as a site where scenes were shot for the 2001 motion picture The Shipping News, starring Academy Award winning actor Kevin Spacey. It was on a lagoon behind the beach where a winter scene was shot for the movie of a house being blown across an icy lagoon during a violent winter storm.
Thankfully, the summer waters here are much more inviting to the delight of swimmers who frequent this beach on a regular basis. Cleveland Beach is the most easterly beach of the three beaches in Queensland, accessible from Exits 5 and 6.
East River Beach - Nova Scotia
Already a popular sand beach with picnic and parking areas, the development of beautiful waterfront homes and a marina nearby are sure to make this beach even more attractive. East River Beach is located by traveling southwest around the Aspotogan Peninsula, near Exit 7.
Fox Point Beach - Nova Scotia
Fox Point Beach is a great beach for adult swimmers. Its steep incline and sandy bottom also make it a popular spot for divers, both experienced scuba divers and those just learning to dive. The beach has a small arc and its water gets deep fairly quickly.
Located on the Aspotogan Peninsula, between Hubbards and Mill Cove, Fox Point is home to the Through the Years Day Care Centre, which offers quality and licensed child care services. During the summer months, there are often openings for children who might enjoy a few hours of structured playtime. It is best to call ahead to check on availability at (902) 857-1777.
Fox Point Beach is most easily accessed from Exit 6. Take the exit to Highway 3, turn left, and then turn right after the Visitor Information Centre towards Highway 339.
Hubbards Beach - Nova Scotia
A privately controlled and maintained beach, Hubbards Beach is considered a jewel of the Ten Beaches area. For just a nominal fee, you can experience this wonderful sand beach, located at the end of Shore Club Road, off Highway 3. Sheltered by Hubbards Cove, the gentle slope of Hubbards Beach allows swimmers to wade well out into the water. During the summer months, beach caretakers place a raft in the cove for people to swim out to and dive from. A nearby lake is also a great place for children to feed the ducks.
Tucked away off major highway routes, Hubbards Beach is a neighbourhood beach, so it is not overly crowded. But on great summer days, it can still be a busy place.
There are outdoor change rooms, toilets and parking. When parking spaces at the beach are full, there is overflow parking within easy walking distance.
Located in Hubbards, Hubbards Beach is most easily accessed from Exit 6. Turn left on Highway 3 and travel east to the Shore Club Road.Hubbards Beach is maintained by the Hubbards Beach Campground and Cottages
Mill Cove Beach- Nova Scotia
Pride of community is what you will find in Mill Cove, a rallying place for those dedicated to keeping local beaches clean. Each spring local residents gather to make sure the Mill Cove Beach and the neighbouring beach at Fox Point are kept clean and environmentally friendly for both local beachgoers and visitors.
A great feature of the Mill Cove Beach is that it is one of the sunniest spots you will find on the Aspotogan Peninsula. A sand and pebble beach, not on the main road, Mill Cove Beach is tucked away in a sheltered cove. It has a wooden deck, picnic spot, and a wading area from a freshwater brook that flows into the cove.
Queensland Beach - Nova Scotia
If you enjoy a lively beach, Queensland Provincial Beach Park is the place to be. A fabulous sand beach, Queensland Beach is one of 19 supervised beaches in Nova Scotia. The 500-metre long park (555 yards) includes 300 metres of beachfront, of which, about two-thirds supervised.
Queensland, about a half-hour drive from Metro, is a popular place for city-dwellers to flock to. Located off Highway 3 in Queensland, just east of Hubbards, the beach is most easily accessed from Exit 6, though many enjoy the coastal drive from Exit 5.
Sheltered by St. Margaret's Bay, the waters of Queensland Beach are warmer than many other beaches in the province. Queensland is a great place for swimming as there are no currents or rips, and little surf. You can also bask in the sun without having to worry about frisbees or beachballs, items which are restricted to the portion of beach outside of the supervised area.The beach has parking just off the highway, along with change rooms and toilets.
The Puddle Beach - Nova Scotia
For a tiny little beach, Puddle Beach sure has a lot of admirers. A tiny little strip of sand, maybe 100 feet in length, this well-protected beach is a fun place for kids. The water swishes back and forth from the sea into a stream that comes from a small freshwater body of water across Highway 3, known as "The Puddle."
This popular little spot in Black Point is a great connection point to the St. Margaret's Bay Trail, where you can hike or bike. Within a short bike ride, you can easily access three or four beaches in the area in a short period of time.
A picturesque little trellis bridge, along the trail, goes right over The Puddle. There are picnic tables there, making it a fun spot to visit.
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