Mavillette Beach

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About Mavillette Beach

Mavillette Beach is a 1.5-kilometre stretch of sand and dune inside Mavillette Beach Provincial Park on Nova Scotia's French Shore, about 301 km — roughly three hours — from Halifax near Digby. The beach faces the shallow, sun-warmed water of St. Marys Bay, so July runs about 17°C and August about 18°C — warm by Fundy standards — and a boardwalk carries visitors from the parking area across the dunes to the sand while protecting the dune system underfoot. The dunes are the beach's signature. At low tide the flats reach far out, and sand dollars are a common find — bring a bucket and check the tide table. Lifeguards supervise weekends only, July 1 through August 30, 10 AM to 6 PM; on weekdays swim within your comfort. Facilities include free parking, washrooms, and change rooms. Crowd levels are medium and the beach's length absorbs them well. Wheelchair access is partial via the boardwalk, and dogs are welcome on leash. Mavillette anchors the Acadian Shore nicely: pair it with a lobster roll in Comeauville or Saulnierville, the Smugglers Cove headland, and the Digby Neck drive toward whale watching at Brier Island.

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GPS: 44.091700, -66.189700

Region: Yarmouth & Acadian Shores | County: Digby | Near: Mavillette

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