Twisted Roots Farm
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Judique
Experience the enchanting beauty of nature by joining us for a guided walk in the woods at Twisted Roots Farm. Walk alongside our herd of go...
Port Hood Station Provincial Park
8657 Highway 19
Overview
Port Hood Station Provincial Park is a day-use picnic park with a 1km sand and cobble beach. A boardwalk trail leads you around the sand dunes and beside a salt marsh, offering great birding opportunities.
Park amenities include: picnic tables, boardwalk trail, change house, flush toilets, interpretive signage and parking.
The beach is located across the street from the Port Hood
trailhead for the Celtic Shores Coastal Trail, Nova Scotia’s first destination
trail for cyclists.
GPS: N46 00.191 W61 31.797
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