Dozens of provincial parks are getting upgrades thanks to a $12.8 million investment from Nova Scotia.
The province says 40 parks will get improvements like paved roads, natural playgrounds, washrooms, beach access, trail improvements as well as parking lot, water and septic upgrades.
“Our provincial parks are loved by Nova Scotians and attract hundreds of thousands of visitors to spend time at the beach, in the woods and on the water,” said Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources. “That’s why we’re investing in improvements that make our parks safe, enjoyable and more accessible while also boosting tourism and supporting local businesses.”
2025-26 improvements to provincial parks and funding amounts:
– Amherst Shore – new pit toilet and water system improvements; $30,000
– Battery – coastal monitoring, water system upgrades; $250,000
– Blomidon – new serviced campsites, new service area with waste station and water fill up; $1.5 million
– Cape Chignecto – bridge repairs on trail and Eatonville Road; new toilets and shower; new accessible cabin and toilet; $350,000
– Crystal Crescent – new parking lot, trail connection, entrance sign; $645,000
– Dollar Lake – campsite upgrades, paved parking lots, new washroom and lifeguard building, improvements to concession areas, accessibility improvements to the day-use area and beach access; $1.6 million
– Dominion Beach – beach nourishment pilot project and coastal monitoring program; $1.1 million
– Ellenwood Lake – upgrades to road and culverts, boat launch, retaining wall and water system improvements; $100,000
– Graves Island – causeway upgrades; $1.6 million in provincial funding, $1 million in previously announced federal funding
– Heather Beach – parking lot improvements, beach access upgrades, new lifeguard building; $100,000
– Laurie – complete bridge repairs; $50,000
– Martinique Beach – new road and parking lot, new lifeguard building and toilet/change house buildings; $1.8 million
– McNabs and Lawlor Islands – improvements to Garrison Pier; $450,000
– Mira River – new natural playground; $250,000
– Pondville Beach – new parking lot, new toilet/change house building, beach stabilization with recreational access; $1.1 million
– Porters Lake – road paving upgrades, culverts and trail improvements; $800,000
– Rainbow Haven Beach – coastal study and new entrance signs; $60,000
– Rissers – completion of bridge work, upgrades to day-use entrance and beach access; $250,000
– Smileys – new natural playground, new accessible toilet, emergency egress upgrades; $250,000
– The Islands – water system upgrades; $30,000
– Thomas Raddall – entrance building upgrades, water system improvements; $100,000
– Valleyview – water system upgrades; $30,000
– Whycocomagh – new dump station; $200,000
– all camping parks – internet service improvements; $100,000
– multiple day-use parks – new entrance signs; $50,000
