Crystal Crescent Beach Provincial Park Cape Sambro. Rte 349, 29 km (18 mi) south of Halifax. Beautiful beach park at mouth of Halifax Harbour. 3 white-sand crescent beaches; PT; boardwalks to first two beaches. Trail head for a hike to Pennant Point, 10 km (6 mi) each way.

Facilities/Activities: Birds and wildlife, Hiking
Open: May 20–Oct 10.
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Laurie Provincial Park Grand Lake. Rte 2, 10 km (6 mi) N of Hwy 102, Exit 5. A picnic area on the shores of Shubenacadie Grand Lake, under hardwood stands. Swimming, trails, camping.

Facilities/Activities: Camping, , Canoeing, Sports fishing
Open: Jun 17–Sep 5.
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Oakfield Provincial Park Grand Lake. Rte 2, 13 km (8 mi) N of Hwy 102, Exit 5. Popular picnic park on Shubenacadie Grand Lake; tables along edges of fields. Group picnics. Small beach, wheelchair-accessible boat launch, hard-surface trails.

Facilities/Activities: Birds and wildlife, Canoeing, Hiking, Sports fishing
Open: May 20–Oct 10.
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