Pomquet Beach Provincial Park — Attraction in Monks Head

This is an absolutely beautiful beach. We stayed the day and it was lovely and quiet but definitely family friendly. They have a section that is monitored by lifeguards during posted hours. Before you go on the boardwalk make sure you read the board with all the postings and information (for example, the day we went was too windy for any beach inflatables). The washrooms were very clean and the boardwalk was nicely maintained. One downfall is the poison ivy, there are plenty of postings and as long as you stay on the path you should be good! In addition, the road to get to the beach is a bit bumpy as it is a dirt road so be careful of potholes...

This is a family favorite of ours! Whether for a stroll on the boardwalk or the beach, this offers the perfect adventure for our family. Having lifeguards during summer months is reasurring and they have recently transitioned to an accessible beach offering accessible parking, wheel chairs suitable for submersion and a portable walkway that leads directly to the ocean from the boardwalk. The boardwalk is well maintained and offers a wonderful option for a stroller-friendly walk through the woods. Once the mosquitos emerge however, be ready for them before you step...

We love this beach for swimming! The water is pretty warm for Nova Scotia in the summer (usually 19ºC and above) especially around the end of July and through August. The sand isn't the best quality, it has small rocks/pebbles in it so you may want to wear water shoes. There's no shade so bring an umbrella. There are some change rooms and bathroom facilities (pit toilets) but no running water. There are no food shops so bring a cooler with your...