About Blomidon Provincial Park
Popular 95-site campground and day-use park near Canning with 13.5 km of hiking trails, Minas Basin beach access, and the iconic Blomidon Look-off.
Features & Highlights
Detailed Information
Where the fertile Annapolis Valley meets the dramatic edge of the Minas Basin, Blomidon Provincial Park stands watch over some of the most arresting coastline in Nova Scotia. Spanning 759 hectares along the crown of the cape that gives the park its name, Blomidon is built around a single jaw-dropping feature: 180-metre (nearly 600-foot) sea cliffs that rise sheer from the red mud flats of the Minas Basin, swept twice daily by the world's highest tides. With ninety-five unserviced campsites, more than thirteen kilometres of interconnected trails, and the legendary Blomidon Look-off, the park has become a favourite both for day-hikers chasing Fundy views and for campers who want to fall asleep above the churning tide.
Practical Information
Address & Location: 3138 Pereau Road, Blomidon, NS B0P 1H0. Located at the end of the Pereau Valley, near Canning, roughly 90 minutes from Halifax via Highway 101 to Exit 11, then north through Wolfville and Canning.
Season: Open seasonally, typically mid-May to mid-October, for both camping and day use. Outside the operating season the campground is gated, though the surrounding area can still be viewed from the public roads. Always confirm current dates on the Parks Nova Scotia website before travelling.
Camping & Facilities: Ninety-five unserviced campsites available by reservation through the provincial parks system, with flush toilets, hot showers, and a dump station on site. Ocean-view and cliff-edge-adjacent sites are the most coveted and should be booked well ahead for summer weekends.
What to Bring: Sturdy footwear for the trails, layers for exposed cliff-edge wind, sun protection, and plenty of water. A tide chart is invaluable for timing the beach descent and the best Look-off light. Keep dogs leashed and stay well back from unfenced cliff edges. The nearby village of Canning has basic supplies, but it pays to arrive provisioned.
Getting There: From Halifax, take Highway 101 west to Exit 11 (Greenwich/Wolfville), continue through Wolfville and follow the signs north through Canning and up the Pereau Valley to the park. The drive threads through some of the Annapolis Valley's prettiest farmland and orchards. Cape Split Provincial Park and Grand-Pre National Historic Site are both within easy reach, making Blomidon the natural anchor of a Fundy-focused day trip.
