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Beaver Mountain Provincial Park

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Record #: ACO0069
Last Modified: 05 Sep 2020
Last Full Update: 05 Sep 2020

Location

Located In James River, Antigonish County
Where To Find Us
472 Beaver Mountain Rd, Exit 30 off TCH 104
James River, NS
 
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Areas Served Antigonish County

Contact

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Website parks.novascotia.ca/content/beaver-mountain
E-Mail parkinfo@gov.ns.ca
Phone 902-662-3030
Contact Nova Scotia Provincial Parks Office

Description & Services

Nearest Community With Services Antigonish, 20 km by car
Information The park has a small picnic area with beautiful views of Antigonish and Cape Breton Island, as well as a well-marked trail system.   The 6-km trail system offers everything from leisurely paved walkways to fairly challenging unpaved hills – great for cross country skiing, snow-shoeing, wildlife observation or long hikes or quiet walks in the woods.  Park amenities include parking, picnic areas, fresh water taps, vault toilets, rest areas with benches and an interpretive centre with details of the park, its hiking trails and the area’s natural history. 
 
Use: Walking, Hiking, Snowshoeing, Cross Country Skiing 
Length: 6 km 
Type: Out and back 
Difficulty: 1A - 2C 
Availability: May 20th – Oct 10th 
Nearest community: 20 minutes to Antigonish by car 
No facilities in winter, parking at gate only 
 
 
 
 
GPS Coordinates 
Longitude: -62.158499 
Latitude: 45.551203
Trail or Water Route Map Mobile Download 
GPS Download 
 
Dates May 20th – Oct 10th 
No facilities in winter, parking at gate only

Special Information

Tags All Things Trails ; Antigonish County API ; Antigonish Town Search (API) ; Highland Connect ; NS Trail Guide ; Park ; Picnic Grounds ; Provincial Park ; Recreation Categories ; Tourism ; Trails
Categories - General Cross Country Ski Trails ; Displays/Exhibits ; Hiking Trails ; Picnic Grounds ; Provincial/Territorial Parks ; Snowshoe Trails ; Wheelchair Users