Heather beach

There is no dearth of treasures in this world and exploring a small part of such treasures make a memorable journey for the tourists. One such fine destination is Nova Scotia, which a popular province of Canada with rich tourism activities. One of the attractive highlights of the province is Heather Beach that offers numerous secrets of the nature. You will simply love the atmosphere and the wide range of entertaining activities in the Heather Beach area, which is located in Cumberland County of Nova Scotia. The beach is situated around 12 kms north of Pugwash; if you take the Sunrise Trail, it is positioned at 40 km distance from the southeast portion of Amherst.

Amenities

Huge varieties of fun and entertainment opportunities galore in the nearby areas of the beach. The sandy beach is just perfect for biking and strolling and enjoy the terrific vistas all round. Furthermore, there are boardwalks, washrooms and parking lot on the beach, which ensures the complete convenience. The area is clean and well maintained by the Department of natural Resources.

Safety

Enjoying the offering of the Heather Beach is fun and safe. The conditions are usually calm with the temperature of the water is above 22 degree C. Mostly the sandbars remain exposed during the low tide which ensures the safety even further. The slope is steady and doesn’t get into deep all of a sudden. On top of that, there are lifeguards always patrolling on the beach to ensure the safety measures of the tourists. They supervise the area where the visitors can swim. Having fun in the Heather Beach thus provides peace of mind.

History

This immensely attractive beach was under the supervision of the 1973’s Nova Scotia Beach Supervision Program. Heather Beach was among the fifteen original beaches first administered under the program.

Housing

You can find several beach cottages along the lovely Sunrise Trail, which provides easy access to the Heather Beach. The accommodations provide easy access to excellent amenities and services such as outdoor barbecue, well furnished kitchens, fire pit, excellent baths, and a lot more.

Check out cottages for rent near the Heather Beach on the map below, or visit Rent Cottage Canada for more Nova Scotia cottage rentals.

Best Places to Visit in Nova Scotia

Birchtown Museum, Shelburne

The Loyal Black Heritage Museum features exhibits that relate to the history and life of Black Loyalists and their descendants. This includes archaeological artifacts, archives and photos and family genealogies. An abbreviated version of "Black Loyalists, Black Communities" is a part of our permanent exhibition with a representation of the Black Pioneer Regiment.

Lost Creek Golf Club, Sackville

Lost Creek Golf Club, the golf tournament more new subway opened in July 1999. Conveniently located near Sackville and 20 minutes from Halifax, the news spread over 180 acres of spectacular golf in a mature forest and the hills around a lake with crystal clear streams and a river flowing through it. Lost Creek also includes a new residential community, Lost Creek Village. So if you're a golfer or are looking for a new home surrounded by nature ... Discover Lost Creek.
Valley Drive-In Theatre, Cambridge

The outdoor pool and terrace will be closed for renovations. reopening date to be advised .*** designed for the traveler in mind, this Toronto, Ontario hotel offers comfortable amenities and an unbeatable location. The Best Western Roehampton Hotel and Suites Toronto is located near Mount Pleasant and Eglinton district, with easy access to attractions and business locations including the Toronto Zoo, Ontario Science Centre, Eaton Centre, CN Tower and the famous. The neighborhood is residential streets, shops and restaurants.

Lobstermen Tours, Lunenburg

Discover first hand, the salty history of charming Lunenburg, Nova Scotia (Heritage) to experience the life of a lobsterman! It is an entertaining and educational experience and a must if you are visiting Nova Scotia this summer.

Travel to Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia is one of Atlantic Canada and consists mainly of a peninsula which is 360 miles (580 kilometers) long. The peninsula is surrounded by four bodies of water in the Atlantic Ocean, the Bay of Fundy, the Northumberland Strait and the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Following a narrow road west (the Isthmus of Chignecto) links the province of New Brunswick. Its location, along with large ice-free deep water port, was a key factor in economic development in the province.

Recreational activities in Nova Scotia are often focused on the coast due to its proximity to the majority of the population. Although the water is on the cool side of the Atlantic coast, the beaches of Northumberland Strait to enjoy the warmer waters north of the Gulf of Mexico. Kejimkujik National Park, Cape Breton Highlands National Park are administered by the federal government, while smaller national parks are located throughout the province.

Tourism is an important sector of the provincial economy. total tourism revenue exceeded EUR 1.2 billion in 2001, and approximately 33 500 were employed in the various aspects of the industry. More than 2.14 million people visit the province each year, with about 16.7 percent are from outside Canada.