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    Crystal Crescent Beach

    4.0 (24 reviews)

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    Ashley L.

    Stunning beach with lots of sand and rocky areas. Lots of birds to view for the bird watchers out there. Lovely views of a lighthouse in the distance.

    Great for photography
    Du Preez S.

    On a hot day, this beach is great to come to because it's got a cool ocean breeze that makes it several degrees cooler than the city and farther inland... Awesome for those wanting less heat and more sun (and a bit more wind sometimes, but why quibble about the small issues, right?). It's quite a drive to get there. I wouldn't recommend getting your car washed at any point in the week or more before coming here because it is going to get filthy on those dirt roads. There are three parking lots. I'm not sure which one is for which beach and there isn't much in the way of signs, directions or any information. I ended up using Google maps a lot.. I'm definitely thankful that the whole area has great cell coverage! There seems to be 3 or 4 main beaches with plenty of trails; some running along the beach and some a bit farther in running mostly parallel to shore. Both are great and depend on your taste in scenery. I can't comment on the swimming since the water doesn't get warm enough to immerse yourself in without the risk of hypothermia until much later in the summer. That's seasonal lag for ya. Everything was very clean, well kept and the paths and trails very well maintained. I will definitely return here many times if the weather permits (so maybe not so often!)

    Qype User (Timina…)

    Small beach about 18 miles down the coast from the provincial capital of Halifax. There are some sandy stretches, lots of rocky shore for climbing, and miles of trails that lead up into the bush. Be careful how far you hike, though: kKeep heading to the southwest and you'll come to the nude beach area (http://www.bluenosenaturists.com/) .

    Hetal G.

    I am a beach person and just love spending time at the beach. After reading good reviews for this beach and seeing the beautiful pictures uploaded by yelpers. I decide to visit this beach on a sunday afternoon. I was surprised to see there were almost 20-25 cars parked already. It was nice to see pets and kids playing, peeps relaxing. The sand was not cold and did not touched the water to see if it was cold but I must be. I did feel some areas of the beach wasn't clean enough. We had to park the car 10-12 minutes away and walk to the beach. There was also a warning board saying there have been instances were there was theft from the car so they advise you to carry your valuables with you, if any. I did not feel it was something to worry about but why take a chance. The crowd at the beach were majority in groups. Best part of this beach is it's close to downtown, not more than 45 minutes drive. It's worth it. Overall a beautiful clear sparkling water with white sands beach. High waves (at times) and cool breeze.I do want to go there again once the temperature gets warmer.

    Hilary G.

    I am not sure why this beach gets low marks. It's also a beautiful park with the possibility for a 13 km hike with sweeping views of the ocean. That's a 5 star experience to me. There are 3 beaches - two clothed and one nudist beach. There are high grasses in front of the nudist beach, so if you have kids, they should be fine. The park is a wonderful place to bring your dog to run around (technically supposed to be leashed) and play in the ocean. I only put my hand in the ocean so I am not sure it's warm enough to swim but I saw others swimming in September and sunning themselves. The beach is less than 30 minutes from Halifax and it's easy to get to. The color of the water here is amazing - so aqua!

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    The beach has a nice boardwalk and bathrooms/change rooms as well as a large parking lot located basically right on the beach.

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    Cape Split Provincial Park Reserve - Great view of Cape Split

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    While in Nova Scotia last month, hubs and I made the driver out to Cape Split Provincial Park after…read morevisiting the Lobster Pound for lunch at Hall's Harbour. While we didn't have on our hiking boots on or appropriate clothing for a 3 hour hike in 0 degree weather, we still thoroughly enjoyed the view and a brief walk. The full hike is about 14 km. And as this is an official Provincial Park, there is a pretty large parking lot with ample room for whatever vehicle and toys you have in tow. Cape Split is definitely going on my Nova Scotia bucket list to hike when we come back!

    Cape split is one trail that should end up on everyone's "must do" list…read more Although it seems a bit daunting at 13 kms round trip, the majority of the hike is easy, and relatively flat. With that said, you will run into several sections of the hike where you'll gain most of the trails elevation. Plan to arrive early as the parking lot fills fast despite their being room for about 50 vehicles. There are pit toilets and picnic tables at the trailhead allowing you use the washroom and fill your tummy with protein packed meals. There isn't much to see on the majority of the hike. It's not until the end, where you begin to see glimpses of the water, where the hike becomes rewarding. The very end of the trail opens up into a large grassy space with beautiful rock outcroppings and steep cliffs. Enjoy the view as you watch the birds fly by. Enjoyable for most members of the family, the 13 kms may be the determining factor for bringing the children along, and the several steep sections may deter older hikers. If you do choose to go, bring good footwear as we encountered some mud along the way. Find the video of this trail on our YouTube channel, or visit our website for a complete trail guide at www.joshthetravelguy.ca

    The Ovens Natural Park - The Atlantic Ocean at The Ovens Natural Park. Check out the video https://youtu.be/cb7ayoQOoNM

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    Bought two nights at the Ovens but left after one night because of the rude actions of the manager…read moreJane who was upset that we bought our firewood outside the camp at the local gas station and it was our mistake that we did not read the rules about fire and we had a fire going in the morning, her employee said nicely that he was going to get water to put it out and we apologized but five minutes after he left to get water she came speeding into our campsite yelling at us! Asking us if we had a bucket to put it out?! We explained that her employee was bringing water she proceeded to yell about fire wood and then speeded off. We packed up and left. I believe that there are better ways to talk to people without hostility especially in front of children!

    The Ovens Natural Park is located about 20 minutes from Lunenburg or 1.5 hours from Halifax, Nova…read moreScotia. "The Ovens" are a series of Sea Caves that branch off the Atlantic Ocean carving some beautiful holes into the cliffs of the land. Located on private property, this location is open from May till October. There is a mandatory admission ($10 for adults) to see this place. At very least, you get to hike the 1.5 kms long trail along the ocean to see the caves. If you are wanting to stay longer, they have a campground (tent, camper and cabin) should you wish to stay in the area. They do have size restrictions, so you'll have to leave you larger trailers or RV's at home. We spend 1-2 hours roaming the trails and taking our time reading the information provided about the history of the property and the area's gold rush past. We created a YouTube video of your experience as well which will really help you get a sense of the location. This is a beautiful area and well worth the trip. Perhaps a little on the expensive side, however, being able to see the caves was really quite amazing. If you come, be prepared for the temperature difference compared to inland - it's a bit cooler being on the ocean (even in the summer). For additional information on this location, plus direct access to the YouTube video, please check out our travel guide of this location on our website at www.joshthetravelguy.ca

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