Some N.S. provincial parks set to open this Victoria Day weekend

By CityNews Halifax Staff

Posted May 16, 2023 12:48:37 PM.

Last Updated May 16, 2023 03:04:22 PM.

A number of Nova Scotia’s provincial parks are set to open this Victoria Day weekend.

This includes day-use parks and camping parks across the province.

“Our parks offer physical and mental health benefits for Nova Scotians and they’re also important for tourism and business all across our province,” said Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables. “That’s why we’re making a significant investment in our park infrastructure this year. We’re doing a variety of upgrades with a focus on safety and improving the visitor experience.”

Earlier this year, the province announced $10.2 million for park repairs and upgrades, as part of its capital plan.

The parks set to open on Friday include:

Blomidon, Canning, Kings County
Cape Chignecto, Advocate Harbour, Cumberland County
Ellenwood Lake, Deerfield, Yarmouth County
Graves Island, East Chester, Lunenburg County
Porters Lake, Porters Lake, Halifax Regional Municipality
Rissers Beach, Petite Riviere, Lunenburg County
Thomas Raddall, Port Joli, Queens County

The province says all provincial parks are expected to be open by early June.

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