Quick Facts

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Sand Typesandy
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Length300m
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Warmest MonthAugust at 20°C
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LifeguardUnsupervised
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Nearest TownLaHave
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CountyLunenburg
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From Halifax73 km

About Lahave River Beach

The Lahave River offers several small, sandy beach areas along its banks, perfect for a freshwater or mixed-water swim. The river is popular with kayakers and paddleboarders exploring the scenic Lahave River estuary. Combine a beach visit with the Lahave Ferry — one of Nova Scotia's iconic cable ferries — and the famous Lahave Bakery for a quintessential South Shore day trip.

Monthly Water Temperatures

Jan 1°C
Feb 0°C
Mar 1°C
Apr 5°C
May 10°C
Jun 15°C
Jul 19°C
Aug 20°C
Sep 18°C
Oct 14°C
Nov 9°C
Dec 4°C

Amenities

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

Best For

swimmingkayaking

Explore Nearby

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🗼 Nearby Lighthouses

Fort Point Lighthouse (LaHave River) (6 km)Battery Point Breakwater Lighthouse (8 km)Mosher Island Lighthouse (12 km)

Location & Directions

GPS: 44.333300, -64.383300

Region: South Shore | County: Lunenburg | Near: LaHave

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