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Silver Birch Camp
1 site · RV2 acres · Havre Boucher, NS
A beautiful little gem on the shores of Archie Pond (a small inlet off The Strait of Canso) and minutes from Cape Breton Island. Tucked into nature right off the Trans Canada Hwy and close to amenities. Tim Hortons, Irving, Subway and more just down the road and grocery stores plus more restaurants and pubs in town 10 minutes away.
Tons of trails and waterfalls are just minutes away.
On our property you can enjoy our 2 bonfire pits, bbq & picnic area, 4 adult kayaks and 3 kids kayaks (lifejackets provided), large open area for games, walk through the forested area, sit by the waterfront, gaze at the stars, watch the spectacular sunrise over the water and walk across the road to the rocky shore of The Strait of Canso.
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Oceanfront Serenity
1 site · RV5 acres · Mulgrave, NS
Great Spot with a gorgeous ocean view and view of Cape Breton - gorgeous in the Fall. Enjoy having a cafe steps away, Tim Hortons, Gas Station, Big Stop, Celtic Sisters Gift Shop, Subway, LIquor Store etc. all within minutes. Canso Causeway to Cape Breton is a 5 minute drive. Very convenient spot for any vehicle, tent, trailer, commercial vehicle, RV large sizes easy pull in/out has a large gravel driveway with large grassy area. The waters are warm for swimming, great for kids with a park and playground right beside the spot. In July there is a free festival in the park with music and activities.
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Big Belle Farm
332 sites · RVs, Tents61 acres · Baddeck, NS
INSTRUCTIONS
When you reserve your tent/rv make sure to select the day you want to check in until the day you are leaving.
For example, to stay all weekend, select Friday to Sunday. To stay only Friday night, select Friday to Saturday. Selecting only one date will not reserve the date you want as it expects a start and end date to select any given date or date range.
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Big Belle Farm is surrounded by large hayfields on the front of our property and at the back behind where the concert will take place.
Tenters will be camping in the front fields and RVs will behind the concert field.
When you come onsite there will be someone to meet you who will point out the locations were you can setup your tent or RV.
There will be event Portable Toilets on site and access to water near the concert grounds.
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Dome Yurt By The Ocean
2 sites · Lodging5 acres · Baddeck, NS
Glamping at its best: Tthe magical cozy River Inhabitants Basin and the breathtaking panoramic view from this elevated dome yurt facing the deep blue glittering ocean is the #1 getaway for affordable, relaxing, peaceful holidays, kayaking, hiking, biking, swimming, reading, writing, loving
Rent our dome yurt in high season 2023 for 99 CAD per night with 2 (max 4 if you bring your own sleeping gear), plus final cleaning $80.00 plus 15% tax.
As the river mouth and basin with lots of uninhabited islands offers a lot of things to do we suggest you to combine water sports adventure with your stay. An ocean kayak will be provided if you stay for a week or longer. We offer sailing tours, kayaking and fishing. Although we understand the desire to see as many places as possible when on vacation, we highly recommend people to stay with us for several days. Let your mind come to rest and get a good sleep on real good spring mattresses. ! We would love to be the place where you come to rest. Deep dive into nature and forget the day to day hustle for a while! Writers, painters, artists (like your host) find the inspiration and recharging for new productivity.
Internal curtains at the huge windows enhance the impression that this has traditional-style solid HydroTex walls yet can be rolled up for views out and to the Milky Way. The front door has a mesh panel behind and low vents aid air flow.
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The Doctors Inn
1 site · Lodging1 acre · West Bay, NS
Perfect for people looking to rough it. excellent for hunting and fishing groups. The home has all the modern amenities such as electricity, running water, hot water, full bathroom (no shower just a tub), no washer or dryer, unlimited high speed wifi, one 42” smart TV with Netflix, Prime and Paramount streaming services in main living room. We have tried to keep the original look of the home so be aware that it is extremely original with cracked plaster and not considered to be a refined space like you would get at a hotel or vacation home. Guests looking for a more refined experience are encouraged not to book the property. Walk out dock for our guests to launch the kayaks from or to go swimming. The property is also located just five minutes away from the Dundee Golf Resort and is just one hour away from the world famous Cabot Links and Cabot Cliffs golf resort. The property is ideal for a foursome or eight-some golf group looking to take in Cape Breton Golf. We want to stress that the property is rough and it should not be booked if your looking for perfectly clean polished look inside, it’s smells like an old house, and always looks like it’s dusty and dirty because of the all wood floors and keeping its original 150 year old interior. Our linens / towels / face cloths / dish clothes are fresh and clean with every stay.
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Glory Ridge Campground
6 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents50 acres · Arisaig, NS
A small boutique campground with a small cluster of 3 way RV sites cleverly situated on the top of a ridge that overlooks the Northumberland Strait. Glorious sunsets are an almost guaranteed nightly attraction. The quiet serenity of Glory Ridge is a remarkable delight. Amenities include a bespoken glamorous glamping tent cabin, a curious cob pizza oven, an amazing outside shower made out of recycled political signs and a tenting campground cluster nestled among the trees in the hollow of an old orchard. Glory Ridge Campground is uniquely situated to create a unique friendly and warm experience.
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The Lobster Boat Inn
1 site · Lodging3 acres · Antigonish, NS
The Lobster Boat Inn is located on a hill in the woods in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. It sits high and dry with no water in sight. Thus the serial number: NOMOH2O as it will never float again. Our motto is Off the Grid, Off the Water and Off the Beaten Path!
The original boat was built in 1995, and when found was in need of some tender-loving care. It was renovated in 2022/23 to provide visitors with a rustic, unique, "glamping" experience. It is filled with lobster-themed items that will send you on an imaginary lobster pot-pulling adventure.
Cook on the back deck as you drink in nature, then eat in an original ship's wheelhouse. Our amenities include: comfy beds, fresh drinking-water, refrigerator, interior and exterior bathroom facilities, with a hot shower. If you like, try the lobster eggs for breakfast!
Off the property you will find near by: auto race watching, hiking, biking and shopping activities. Downtown Antigonish is but a ten minute drive. The famous Highland Games comes in July along with the Lobster Festival in New Glasgow.
Sure, you can sit inside and watch one of the many DVD movies, but why not explore nature, take a walk through the woods, talk to your wife, play with the kids, or throw a ball for your dog? If you want to relax, maybe a visit to one of our 19 Antigonish-area beaches might tickle your fancy. Do you want to golf, mountain bike, fish, visit a lighthouse or a petting farm? We have that too!
Take a drive on our new 4-lane Hwy 104 and you'll be blown away at how beautiful asphalt can be. Wide-open highways make for smooth, fast, travel to places like The Cabot Trail or the ferry to PEI. Both are within an hour's drive.
Stargazing is wondrous through our dark, clear skies. If you're lucky, you might even spot the Space Station passing by, as you sit at the fire-pit roasting marshmallows after a long day of fun.
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Fred's Place
4 sites · Tents2 acres · Baddeck, NS
2.3 acres of woodlot at the end of the road. Very rustic. Ideal for campers and bicycle campers. Very few facilities but you can put up a tent and have a fire. It's super quiet and the only sound is the wind and the very occasional car (like one a day).
Five minute walk to the ocean. 15 kms to the nearest store. I will be at my cabin but the property is large enuf for you to have total privacy if you want it. I can be reached by email at frederick.gardiner123abc@gmail.com.
I'm located at the end of Richard's Pond Lane. To get here, go to South Side Road, South Side River Bourgeois. Turn right on Richard's Pond Lane and follow it to the end. Turn right, go to the first sign that says 7/8 and follow the path up to my cabin. There is red tuck tape to show the way.
On the map, I am not The Cuffs, but the location is the same.
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Livingston Cove Retreat
1 site · RV, Tent95 acres · Antigonish, NS
We purchased the 95 acres to allow nature to return after the property had been clear cut logged. Natural flowers and trees are now returning. Livingstone’s Cove Wharf Park is located close by (Highway 337) and provides visitors with interpretive panels of community history, picnic tables, a warm sandy beach, a launch area for canoes and kayaks, and spectacular sunsets.
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Fluster Cluck Farms
1 site · Tent100 acres · Baddeck, NS
We welcome you to enjoy the beauty of our property.
Enjoy the night under the stars.
Fall asleep to the soothing sounds of the river flowing along side the campground.
Located in Glendale, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.
A storied land with more tales to be written.
Rich in natural beauty.
Cape Breton Island is known for its warmth and our generous need to share it with the world...now it’s your turn to see for yourself.
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4 Oaks Park
2 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · New Glasgow, NS
Learn more about this land:Beautiful cleared lot overlooking Barney’s River and a large interval with plenty of wildlife. Minutes from Northumberland Strait and beautiful Big Island BeachSite has access to River for Kayak or canoe launch which leads into Merigomish Harbour. Walking distance to convenience store and NSLC outlet. Easy drive to Cape George ( The Mini Trail ) and close to New Glasgow or Antigonish. We have beautiful orchards and blueberry fields, if you are here in July or August you can probably pick blueberries for breakfast. There is excellent biking and hiking nearby. The site has beautiful views of the surrounding area and very peaceful and quiet. You will have access to drinking water but no bathroom facilities. We are located between New Glasgow and Antigonish along the beautiful shore road called Route 245. Also, 10 minutes from TCH heading to Cape Breton. No toilet facility must be a self-contained RVBring all trash out that you bring in
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Alpine Ridge Off-Grid Getaway
1 site · Tent25 acres · NS
Connecting with nature, watching for wildlife, hunting, and many other activities await at this 25 acre property. The land is perfect for recreational use and off-grid use, including tent and RV camping. Note the entrance grass may be grown in so please prepare to walk to the site through the trees. Topographically, the terrain is more or less level throughout, the site is forested throughout in maturing spruce, tamarack, pine, maple birch and poplar trees. A small brook runs along the westerly boundary and continues East and North to the Mull River and Mabou River. There is also a large portion of Crown land bordering the southern end of this parcel. This quiet region has remained pretty well unchanged over the years. Highway 19 and the Atlantic Ocean are only minutes West via Alpine Ridge Road. The area is surrounded by forest covered hills, rolling farm land and valleys dissected by dozens of streams.
Enjoy the quiet country setting of this property, while still living within minutes of nearby towns and all necessary amenities. Rectangular in shape, this lot offers ample road frontage... 572.4 feet or 174.5 meters, along the gravel surfaced Alpine Ridge Road, providing excellent year round access. Here you have plenty of privacy is offered by the spruce, tamarack, fir, pine, and poplar trees on the land. This lovely treed lot is a great spot for an off-grid retreat with tent or rv camping.
Fishing in the area is very good. The nearby Mabou River and Southwest Mabou River and many other surrounding brooks and streams will provide endless fishing enjoyment. Within an hours drive of your land is the Margaree River - one of the most beautiful rivers in North America. Since the last century fly fishermen have come from all over the world to this area to catch their salmon. The North East Margaree has more than 60 pools and a length of approx. 40 km from the mouth to the sanctuary. The beautiful Lake Ainslie and breathtaking Bras d'Or Lakes are also within convenient reach of your land for those who enjoy world class boating and sailing. Fishing in the Bras d'Or Lake is also very good.
In winter, enjoy snowmobiling on maintained trails that link the trail communities across the Highlands. Cross country ski and snowshoe on countless trails around your property. Or enjoy ice fishing on a frozen bay or nearby lake. There are endless opportunities for outdoor activities all year on and around.
Two newly developed world class golf courses, Cabot Links and Cabot Cliffs, in the seaside town of Inverness are also within easy reach. These challenging courses are attracting visitors from around the world and offer magnificent views of the breathtaking Cape Breton landscape, with postcard worthy panoramas vying for your attention.
The charming communities of Mabou and Port Hood are only a 10 minute drive from the site. Mabou is known for it’s friendly people and hospitality - welcoming locals will be sure to make you feel right at home. Shopping, a post office, accommodations, and a variety of local dining options are available in Mabou. Mabou Harbour is absolutely stunning and offers excellent boating and fishing with easy corridor to ocean waters. You can also stock up on all necessary supplies in Port Hood - whether you’re looking for groceries or camping supplies... not to mention wonderful sand beaches!
Alpine Ridge Property Features
- 572.40 feet (174.5 meters) of roadfront along Alpine Ridge Road.
- Easterly boundary measures 1881.19 feet (573.39 meters).
- Southerly boundary measures 503.22 feet (153.38 meters).
- Westerly boundary measures 1989.96 feet (606.54 meters).
- Borders Crown Land on southerly end.
- Excellent level terrain suitable for many uses.
- No drive through sites, please park at entrance and camp on site
- The property lines are clearly marked.
Amenities
- 6 miles (10 kilometers) from the coastal village of Mabou.
- 7 miles (11.5 kilometers) from the seaside community of Port Hood.
- 8 miles (13.5 kilometers) to popular West Mabou Beach, and close to many more beaches in the area.
- 20 miles (32 kilometers) to the scenic community of Inverness, Nova Scotia & world class golf courses, Cabot Links and Cabot Cliffs.
- 40 miles (60 kilometers) to the town of Port Hawkesbury.
- 3 hours to Halifax International Airport.
Community & Surrounding Area
- The charming communities of Baddeck, Cheticamp, and Judique are just a short drive away - enjoy family outings while taking in maritime history and culture.
- Breathtaking attractions like the Cabot Trail and Cape Breton Highlands Park, Bras d'Or Lake, and beautiful sandy beaches along the coast with some of the warmest water in Nova Scotia.
- Enjoy numerous water activities like boating, sailing, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, and plenty of other outdoor adventures.
- Excellent hunting in the area.
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The best camping near Bayfield Beach Provincial Park guide
Overview
About
Bayfield Beach Provincial Park beckons with its serene sand and pebble shores, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the tranquil beauty of St. Georges Bay. Here, adventure awaits as supervised swimming areas offer a refreshing escape on summer weekends. Venture along the coastline, where the rhythmic lapping of waves sets a peaceful backdrop for sunbathing, picnicking, and beachcombing. Although camping is not directly mentioned, the park's natural allure makes it a perfect day-trip destination.
When to go
The ideal time to visit Bayfield Beach Provincial Park is during the warm summer months, from June to August, when the beach is supervised and the Atlantic waters invite for a swim. Off-season visits can offer solitude but come with cooler temperatures and unsupervised waters, making swimming less advisable.
Know before you go
- Check the local weather forecast before planning your visit to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
- Beach supervision is available on weekends, enhancing safety for swimmers.
- Parking is available close to the beach, making access convenient for families and individuals with mobility concerns.
- Remember to pack sunscreen, water, and a hat to protect against the summer sun.
- Keep an eye out for local wildlife and respect their natural habitat while exploring.
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