Quick Facts

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Sand Typesandy
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Length1200m
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Warmest MonthAugust at 20°C
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LifeguardUnsupervised
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Nearest TownMabou
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CountyInverness
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From Halifax231 km

About West Mabou Beach

West Mabou Beach is a pristine, unspoiled beach within the West Mabou Beach Provincial Park. The park features a long sandy beach, dune systems, and hiking trails through coastal forest. It's an excellent spot for bird watching, beachcombing, and experiencing Cape Breton's famous Celtic music scene — the nearby community of Mabou is a cultural hub.

Monthly Water Temperatures

Jan 0°C
Feb -1°C
Mar 0°C
Apr 2°C
May 7°C
Jun 13°C
Jul 18°C
Aug 20°C
Sep 17°C
Oct 13°C
Nov 8°C
Dec 4°C

Amenities

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

Best For

walkingsolitudebird watching

Explore Nearby

🏖️ More Beaches in Cape Breton

Ingonish BeachChimney Corner BeachPort Hood BeachMira River BeachBlack Brook Beach

🗼 Nearby Lighthouses

Mabou Harbour Lighthouse Front Range Light (3 km)Mabou Harbour Lighthouse Rear Range Light (3 km)Henry Island Lighthouse (18 km)

Location & Directions

GPS: 46.080600, -61.426700

Region: Cape Breton | County: Inverness | Near: Mabou

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