Quick Facts

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Sand Typesandy
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Length800m
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Warmest MonthAugust at 20°C
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LifeguardSupervised
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Nearest TownPictou
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CountyPictou
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From Halifax139 km

About Caribou Beach

Caribou Beach is a warm-water beach on the Northumberland Strait, part of Caribou-Munroes Island Provincial Park. The beach features a large campground, making it a popular multi-day destination. The shallow, calm waters are perfect for children, and the sunsets over the strait are exceptional. The park also offers hiking trails and a boat launch area.

Monthly Water Temperatures

Jan -1°C
Feb -1°C
Mar 0°C
Apr 3°C
May 8°C
Jun 14°C
Jul 19°C
Aug 20°C
Sep 17°C
Oct 13°C
Nov 8°C
Dec 3°C

Amenities

🅿️ Parking ✅
🚻 Washrooms ✅
🚿 Changerooms ✅
🧺 Picnic Tables ✅
🍔 Canteen ❌
🚶 Boardwalk ❌

Best For

swimmingfamilycamping

Explore Nearby

🏘️ Nearby Town

Pictou

🏖️ More Beaches in Northumberland Shore

Melmerby BeachWaterside BeachRushtons BeachPomquet BeachHeather Beach

🗼 Nearby Lighthouses

Caribou Lighthouse (3 km)Pictou Bar Lighthouse (6 km)Pictou Harbour Front Range Light (6 km)

Location & Directions

GPS: 45.738900, -62.694400

Region: Northumberland Shore | County: Pictou | Near: Pictou

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