Quick Facts

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Sand Typesandy
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Length1500m
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Warmest MonthAugust at 18°C
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LifeguardSupervised
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Nearest TownMavillette
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CountyDigby
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From Halifax217 km

About Mavillette Beach

Mavillette Beach is a stunning 1.5-kilometer sandy beach in the Acadian region of Nova Scotia. Known for its warm waters (thanks to the shallow St. Marys Bay), expansive dunes, and a scenic boardwalk, it's one of the best beaches in western Nova Scotia. The beach features a unique dune ecosystem and is popular for sand dollar hunting at low tide.

Monthly Water Temperatures

Jan 1°C
Feb 0°C
Mar 1°C
Apr 4°C
May 8°C
Jun 13°C
Jul 17°C
Aug 18°C
Sep 17°C
Oct 13°C
Nov 9°C
Dec 5°C

Amenities

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

Best For

familyswimmingwalking

Explore Nearby

🏖️ More Beaches in Yarmouth & Acadian Shores

Port Maitland Beach

🗼 Nearby Lighthouses

Cape St. Marys Lighthouse (2 km)Peter Island Lighthouse (22 km)Brier Island Lighthouse (24 km)

Location & Directions

GPS: 44.091700, -66.189700

Region: Yarmouth & Acadian Shores | County: Digby | Near: Mavillette

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