Quick Facts

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Sand Typesandy
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Length500m
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Warmest MonthAugust at 20°C
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LifeguardUnsupervised
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Nearest TownPictou
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CountyPictou
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From Halifax127 km

About Waterside Beach

Waterside Beach is a quiet, picturesque beach on Nova Scotia's Northumberland Strait, located within the Waterside Beach Provincial Park. The warm, shallow waters make it ideal for wading and beachcombing. Its secluded nature offers a peaceful escape with stunning views across the strait to Prince Edward Island on clear days.

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

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Explore Nearby

🏘️ Nearby Town

Pictou

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Melmerby BeachCaribou BeachRushtons BeachPomquet BeachHeather Beach

🗼 Nearby Lighthouses

Northumberland Fisheries Museum (7 km)Pictou Harbour Front Range Light (9 km)Pictou Harbour Rear Range Light (9 km)

Location & Directions

GPS: 45.647200, -62.780600

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

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