Picnic Parks

Perhaps the most charming aspect of Guysborough County is that it remains relatively unspoiled. There are countless areas of unmatched beauty to explore in the region. Here are just a few of them.

	Black Duck Cove Day-Use Park Little Dover This one-stop extravaganza includes wilderness trails, an abundance of plant life, convenient look-offs, local berries, a picnic area, change houses, and one of the warmest white sandy beach on the East Coast.
	Boylston Provincial Picnic Park Park Route #16, 3 km north of Guysborough Picnic and canoe facilities on Guysborough Harbour. Exceptional view of Chedabucto Bay. Pictured here is the Prince Henry Sinclair Monument that overlooks the harbour.
	Charlos Cove Waterfront Park, Charlos Cove This picturesque little fishing cove epitomizes the beauty of Guysborough County. Here you can beach-comb or clam dig, against a backdrop of scenic splendor. Enjoy your lunch at the picnic area adjoining the beach, in this pristine coastal setting.
	Isaac's Harbour/Goldboro Marine Park Route #316, Goldboro Wharf and boat ramp. Picnic area equipped with washrooms and running water.
	Marie Joseph Provincial Park Marie Joseph Rte 7, 1.5 km (1 mi) west of Marie Joseph. A picturesque roadside picnic park on the ocean with a view of offshore islands. Tables scattered under softwoods overlook the rocky shoreline.
	Sailors Rest Park Canso Picnic area with interpretive signage. The heritage mural of Canso, circa 1908.
	Sherbrooke Provincial Park Route #7, North of Sherbrooke Perched on the bank of the St. Mary's River this picnic and rest area is a short distance from Historic Sherbrooke Village. The park is a prime area for photography as many birds including eagles await their prey a short distance up the river.
	Stonewall Leisure Park Sherbrooke Across from Sherbrooke Provincial Park. Graveled walking trails, boardwalk, and platforms overlooking the St. Mary's River. The stonewall was constructed by hand in years gone by.
	Salsman Provincial Park Country Harbour, approximately 30 minutes from Sherbrooke This park offers a variety of campsites from staying on a peninsula which jets into Country Harbour to secluded wooded sites. A day-use rest area and boat ramp are also on site.
	Tor Bay Atlantic Provincial Picnic Park Route #316, 8 km south of Larry's River Picnic area overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, complete with boardwalks and interpretive signage. Unsupervised sandy beaches.
	Venus Cove Marina Park Mulgrave Marina with floating docks equipped with power and running water. Picnic area, playground and visitor information centre.
	Captain Savalette Memorial Park Cole Harbour
	Lochiel Lake Provincial Park Route 7, 4 miles north of Aspen A quiet picnic park with tables shaded by mixed-woods trees. Many tables line the shoreline of Two Mile Lake which is suitable for a refreshing swim, canoeing or kayaking.

Queensport Beach, Queensport
This easily accessible beach--just off route #16 in Queensport--boasts a beautiful coastline and is a natural haven for seabirds. Adjacent to the beach is a small picnic area--just right for relaxing or bird watching!

Atwood Park

Centrally located in the seaside community of Boylston, Atwood Park is one of sevral new community spaces in Guysborough County. Take some time to meet up with friends while overlooking Milfrod Haven River.

Look Off Sites & Walkways

	Chedabucto Bay Look-off Halfway Cove Gorgeous view of Nova Scotia's rugged coastline. Feel the pleasure of having the Atlantic Ocean at your toes.
	Harbourview Walkway Canso An excellent view of the Canso harbour and the historic Canso Islands (which include Grassy Island).
	Queensport Lighthouse Look-off Queensport Wonderful view of an historic Nova Scotia lighthouse set against the Atlantic Ocean.
	Scotia Ferry Look-off Mulgrave Unrivalled view of the Strait of Canso.