Melmerby Beach Provincial Park

Record #: APC0051

Last Modified: 11 Apr 2019

Last Full Update: 16 Aug 2017

Location

Located In	Little Harbour (Pictou Co.)
Where To Find Us	6280 Little Harbour Rd Little Harbour, NS B2H 5C4
Areas Served	Pictou County

Contact

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

Description & Services

Information

A popular 2-km (1.25-mi) beach with boardwalks that is known for its warm waters. The beach is supervised in the months of July and August. Park features include change houses, flush toilets, salt-rinse showers, canteen, picnic tables, boat launch and abundant parking. The park also offers an accessible coastal viewing opportunity.

Use: Walking, Hiking
Trail Length: 2km
Trail Type: Straight, boardwalk
Type: Out and back
Difficulty: 1C
Availability: Open 24/7, year-round
Nearest community: 20 minutes to New Glasgow by car

Download map

Check out the Melmerby Beach Profile on the Nova Scotia Lifeguard Service Page

GPS Coordinates
Longitude: -62.501644
Latitude: 45.655113

Dates

Open May 20 – October 10

Special Information

Tags	Beaches ; Highland Connect ; NS Trail Guide ; Park ; Picnic Grounds ; Provincial Park ; Recreation Categories ; Trails
Categories - General	Beaches ; Boardwalks/Promenades ; Boat Launching Sites ; Hiking Trails ; Kayaking ; Picnic Grounds ; Provincial/Territorial Parks ; Recreational Oceanfronts ; Wheelchair Users