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Travel Atlantic Provinces

Best Nova Scotia Beaches

27 Top Seashore Spots for Sun, Sand and Surf

by (author) Allan Billard

photographs by Donna Barnett

Publisher
Formac Publishing Company Limited
Initial publish date
Apr 2017
Category
Atlantic Provinces, Coastal Regions & Shorelines
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781459504714
    Publish Date
    Apr 2017
    List Price
    $19.95

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Description

Some of the finest beaches in the world can be found in Nova Scotia — if you know where to go. In this book Allan Billard selects 27, from one end of the province to the other. Some of these are widely known, while others are local, out-of-the-way gems. For anyone looking to bask in the sun, head out on a surfboard, or hike alongside crashing waves, this book identifies the top options from around the province. There are key details on each beach, including information on lifeguards, terrain and seasonal availability, and cell phone reception. Allan Billard's illuminating text also explores the unique natural history of each of these beaches, offering insight into why each one is special.

About the authors

Allan Billard is a long-time commentator on resource and fisheries issuses and currently leads the effort to complete the Trans-Canada Trail from Halifax to Truro. Since 1988, he has been involved in the province’s outdoor recreation and tourism industries. He has written extensively on canoeing and canal development in Nova Scotia, including a bestselling guidebook on Nova Scotia Waterfalls. He lives in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

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Donna Barnett is a photographer and writer specializing in outdoor and natural subjects. She has worked throughout Canada, particularly in the Maritimes and the Arctic. Her work appears frequently in magazines and books; her most recent books include Halifax Regional Municipality and River of Dreams. At present, Donna lives in Van Kleek Hill, Ontario, but maintains a home in Nova Scotia.

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Editorial Reviews

"Put this book in your bag and head to one of the 27 beaches it features- even if it's too cold to swim."

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