Crystal Crescent Beach Provincial Park
223 Sambro Creek Rd., Sambro
It might not be the first thing that springs to mind when you think about Nova Scotia, but since the province is mainly located on a peninsula, there are a lot of beaches. You’ll find one of the area’s best at Crystal Crescent Beach Provincial Park in Sambro, where soft white-sand shores face the surprisingly warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The Pennant Point hiking trail, popular with bird-watchers, starts here; make a game out of seeing who can spot the most varieties.