Quick Facts

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Sand Typepebble
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Length500m
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Warmest MonthAugust at 15°C
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LifeguardUnsupervised
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Nearest TownMeat Cove
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CountyVictoria
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From Halifax480 km

About Meat Cove Beach

Meat Cove Beach is a pebble and cobble cove at the end of the Meat Cove road, where the northern extension of Route 2 meets the open Atlantic. Framed by dramatic headlands with sweeping ocean vistas toward Cape North and Aspy Bay, it sits beside the oceanfront Meat Cove Campground and ranks among the most remote and scenic spots in Cape Breton — ideal for photography, walking, and experiencing the raw power of the North Atlantic.

Plan Your Visit to Meat Cove Beach

This beach is part of our complete Cape Breton 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 0°C
Feb -1°C
Mar 0°C
Apr 2°C
May 5°C
Jun 9°C
Jul 13°C
Aug 15°C
Sep 13°C
Oct 9°C
Nov 5°C
Dec 2°C

Amenities

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

Best For

walkingphotographystorm watching

Explore Nearby

🏖️ More Beaches in Cape Breton

Ingonish BeachChimney Corner BeachPort Hood BeachWest Mabou BeachMira River Beach

🗼 Nearby Lighthouses

Cape North Lighthouse (13 km)Neil Harbour Lighthouse (30 km)St. Paul Island South Point (35 km)

Location & Directions

GPS: 47.020500, -60.557700

Region: Cape Breton | County: Victoria | Near: Meat Cove

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