Nature parks in Nova Scotia

Natural Wonders & Parks

Nova Scotia’s geological and natural diversity is showcased through the UNESCO World Heritage Joggins Fossil Cliffs, containing the world’s most complete Carboniferous fossil record. This selection spans the province from the Highlands of Cape Breton, featuring the 16-meter Uisge Ban Falls and Mary Ann Falls, to the Annapolis Valley’s panoramic Lookoff. The collection includes coastal provincial parks like Savary and Rushtons Beach, providing access to the Bay of Fundy’s extreme tides and the warm waters of the Northumberland Strait.

Natural Wonders & Parks — Map

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Joggins Fossil Cliffs

UNESCO World Heritage site featuring 300-million-year-old Carboniferous fossils preserved in situ within coastal cliffs along the Bay of Fundy.

B

Best Viewpoint of Cabot Trail

Elevated coastal vantage point offering 180-degree views of the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the winding highway of Cape Breton Highlands National Park.

C

Annapolis Basin Look Off Provincial Park

Roadside park providing views across the Digby Gut and the Annapolis Basin.

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D

The Lookoff

High-altitude roadside viewpoint on North Mountain overlooking the Minas Basin and the farmland of the Annapolis Valley.

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E

Wilkie Sugar Loaf

A 411-meter peak in northern Cape Breton offering views of Aspy Bay and the surrounding wilderness area.

F

Dollar Lake Provincial Park

Dollar Lake Provincial Park is a seasonal provincial park located in the Musquodoboit Valley area of the Halifax Regional Municipality in…

G

Lake Midway Provincial Park

Small picnic park on Digby Neck situated on the shores of a freshwater lake.

H

Savary Provincial Park

Quiet roadside picnic area located on the shores of the Annapolis Basin.

I

Rushtons Beach Provincial Park

Coastal park on the Northumberland Strait featuring a boardwalk across a salt marsh to a sandy beach known for warm waters.

J

Green Hill Provincial Park

Hilltop park featuring a lookout tower with panoramic views of Pictou County and the Northumberland Strait.

K

Fox Harbour Provincial Park

Coastal park on the Northumberland Strait with a sandy beach and picnic facilities.

L

Cottage Cove Provincial Park

Coastal park on the Bay of Fundy featuring rocky shorelines and opportunities for seal watching.

M

Uisge Ban Falls

A 16-meter waterfall located within a granite gorge in the North Branch Baddeck River wilderness area.

N

Economy Falls

Dramatic waterfall where the Economy River drops over the Cobequid Fault into a steep-walled gorge.

O

Mary Ann Falls

Waterfall in Cape Breton Highlands National Park accessible via a short trail with multiple viewing platforms.

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