Quick Facts

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Sand Typesandy
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Length300m
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Warmest MonthAugust at 20°C
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LifeguardUnsupervised
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Nearest TownLaHave
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CountyLunenburg
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From Halifax103 km

About Lahave River Beach

The Lahave River offers several small, sandy beach areas along its banks, perfect for a freshwater or mixed-water swim. The river is popular with kayakers and paddleboarders exploring the scenic Lahave River estuary. Combine a beach visit with the Lahave Ferry — one of Nova Scotia's iconic cable ferries — and the famous Lahave Bakery for a quintessential South Shore day trip.

Plan Your Visit to Lahave River Beach

This beach is part of our complete South Shore travel guide, with the top things to see and do across the area. Pair it with a visit to one of Nova Scotia's iconic lighthouses, discover more Nova Scotia beaches, or use our trip planning hub to map out the rest of your stay.

Monthly Water Temperatures

Jan 1°C
Feb 0°C
Mar 1°C
Apr 5°C
May 10°C
Jun 15°C
Jul 19°C
Aug 20°C
Sep 18°C
Oct 14°C
Nov 9°C
Dec 4°C

Amenities

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

Best For

swimmingkayaking

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Location & Directions

GPS: 44.333300, -64.383300

Region: South Shore | County: Lunenburg | Near: LaHave

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