Quick Facts

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Sand Typesandy
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Length1500m
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Warmest MonthAugust at 19°C
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LifeguardSupervised
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Nearest TownDominion
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CountyCape Breton
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From Halifax327 km

About Dominion Beach

Dominion Beach is the premier beach of industrial Cape Breton, featuring a long sandy shoreline and a beautiful boardwalk stretching over 1.5 kilometers. The beach offers excellent facilities, warm waters, and stunning views of the Atlantic. The boardwalk is popular for evening strolls, and the beach hosts community events throughout the summer season.

Monthly Water Temperatures

Jan 0°C
Feb -1°C
Mar 0°C
Apr 2°C
May 6°C
Jun 12°C
Jul 17°C
Aug 19°C
Sep 16°C
Oct 12°C
Nov 7°C
Dec 3°C

Amenities

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

Best For

swimmingfamilywalking

Explore Nearby

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🗼 Nearby Lighthouses

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Location & Directions

GPS: 46.213600, -60.028800

Region: Cape Breton | County: Cape Breton | Near: Dominion

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