Quick Facts
About Cleveland Beach
Cleveland Beach is a 500-metre sandy pocket inside Cleveland Beach Provincial Park at Hubbards on St. Margaret's Bay, about 45 km, roughly 40 minutes, from Halifax. It sits a short way up the shore from its busier sister Queensland Beach and shares the same warm-ish, gentle water, around 17°C in July and 19°C in August, while drawing a fraction of the crowd, which is exactly why locals keep it in rotation. The surf is calm and the swimming genuine: shallow grades and sheltered conditions make it a dependable family swim spot within an hour of the city. Facilities include free parking, washrooms, and picnic tables behind the beach; there are no change rooms or canteen, so bring what you need for the day. There is no lifeguard supervision, stay in sight of young swimmers. Crowd levels run low to medium, and wheelchair access is limited; dogs are welcome on leash. Cleveland works as either a quick stop or a full afternoon: pair it with Queensland when you want facilities and crowds, or keep it to yourself and continue down the Lighthouse Route toward the Aspotogan Peninsula and Lunenburg.
Plan Your Visit to Cleveland Beach
This beach is part of our complete South Shore travel guide, with the top things to see and do across the area. Pair it with a visit to one of Nova Scotia's iconic lighthouses, discover more Nova Scotia beaches, or use our trip planning hub to map out the rest of your stay.
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Cleveland Beach FAQ
Where is Cleveland Beach?
Cleveland Beach is in the South Shore of Nova Scotia, near Hubbards. The beach runs roughly 500 metres along the shore.
Is Cleveland Beach safe for swimming?
Swim with caution. The beach is unsupervised, so check conditions before swimming and never swim alone.
What is the sand like at Cleveland Beach?
Cleveland Beach is a sandy beach.
Is there parking at Cleveland Beach?
Parking, facilities, and any provincial-park day-use details for Cleveland Beach are listed on this site's Cleveland Beach beach guide.
What is the best time of year to visit Cleveland Beach?
July and August are warmest for swimming; September brings fewer crowds and mild water. This site's best-time-to-visit tool scores every month for Nova Scotia beaches.
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Location & Directions
GPS: 44.651700, -64.039700
Region: South Shore | County: Halifax | Near: Hubbards
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