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JFLeBlanc
Moncton, Canada3,251 contributions
Nice beach!
Oct. 2021 • Couples
Recently visited this beach just for a hike. Very nice beach, it was closed for the rest if the year, but parking was still accessible. Nice trails in the area, very relaxing and very worth the drive there.
Written October 16, 2021
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nerdynurse00
Kentville, Canada32 contributions
Lovely Beach
Aug. 2021 • Business
We enjoyed an afternoon at this beautiful beach with our dog. It was a very hot day when we were there, so it was probably a bit busier than the typical weekday— we ended up having to park alongside the road. Definitely would return!
Written August 29, 2021
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Alan
Nova Scotia, Canada14 contributions
Amazing beach!
Jul. 2020 • Family
Hirtle's has been my favorite beach in Nova Scotia since I was a little kid jumping in the waves. One thing we really enjoy about Hirtles in the fact you have a beautiful ocean and a fresh water lake within feet of eachother.
Written July 24, 2020
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VesteDemitte
Halifax, Canada157 contributions
Incredible & Spacious
Aug. 2019
Hirtles beach is simply amazing - the beach is long and vast and has cool scenery surrounding in from every angle. Water is great for swimming in the summer, can be slightly wavy - sometimes even enough to surf. however, it is perfect conditions for body boarding and playing in the waves. Great for children/families, this place is also great for hiking. Gaft point is the coastal hike along the cliftline at the end of the beach (please note - some damage to this hiking trail as of Sept 2019 due to the hurricane), but this is one of the coolest hikes in NS (takes about 2 hours).
Note - this area can be foggy, so check the weather in Kingsburg before heading down.
Written October 17, 2019
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Steve R
Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Canada20 contributions
Hidden gem
Sep. 2019
Quite Nova Scotian beach frequented by locals. Nice soft sanded beach. Many people can take their dogs to this beach.
Written October 13, 2019
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5000traveller
Ottawa, Canada511 contributions
Hirtle Beach open but Gaff point Closed
Sep. 2019
Wanted to hike this beach to Gaff point but when we parked our car there was a paper from parks canada stating that Gaff Point was closed .if you decided to hike it it would be at your own risk. We walked along the beach lots of rounded rocks and seaweed.
Bathroom facility available.
Written September 19, 2019
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Karen PW
Miami, FL22 contributions
Amazing place to hike
Jul. 2019
Hike along the beach and then up and around the head for a lovely 1.5-2 hour hike; we saw a whale wondering through the channel, several birds and beautiful coast lines. Bring water as it's a little rugged and you might want to stop to just enjoy the view.
Written September 4, 2019
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Roan C
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Great hike and views
Aug. 2019 • Family
Great hike and beach with great views and soft sand good mix of beach and wooded walk good ocean views and a great swimming go early for good parking
Written August 21, 2019
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Boreal Owl
18 contributions
Beautiful beach!
Jul. 2019 • Family
An absolutely awesome beach with a World class hiking trail at the end of the beach. Parking on the weekends can be an issue so I advise you to go early if possible. Bring sneakers if you plan to hike. There are many round stones to walk on at the beginning of the trail. Anyone with ankle or foot issues may even require something with some ankle support. Sandals will not cut it!
Written August 1, 2019
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John Lee
Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Canada509 contributions
Great Visit to Hirtles Beach
Jul. 2019 • Family
My family visited Hirtles Beach and it was a lively experience. The sand was soft and there were black flies or mosquitoes to mention. The beach is unsupervised but it does have washrooms. This is probable the best pure beach experience in the south coast of Nova Scotia.
Written July 19, 2019
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