Lawrencetown Beach
A surf hotspot in Nova Scotia, with a long beach facing the open Atlantic, plus surf schools and lifeguards in summer.
Lawrencetown Beach is about 25 km east of Dartmouth and faces the open Atlantic. It has reliable surf all year and is one of the best-known surf spots on Canada's east coast. In summer the beach has lifeguards, and nearby shops rent surfboards and wetsuits and offer beginner lessons. Autumn hurricane season brings the largest swells, suitable for experienced surfers. Those who don't surf can walk along the long beach and gravel bank, or cycle the nearby rail trail converted from an old railway line. Admission is free.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- McNabs Island
- Georges Island National Historic Site
- York Redoubt National Historic Site
- Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
- Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
- HMCS Sackville
- Halifax–Dartmouth Ferry & Alderney Landing
- Alexander Keith's Brewery