Birch Cove Beach

Birch Cove Beach

Birch Cove Beach

Birch Cove Beach

Birch Cove Beach is quite popular during the summer months of the year; each day, approximately, 200 people visit it. Beginning in late May until the end of September, washrooms/changing facilities are available for public use from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In 2013 and 2014, Birch Cove Beach became the first beach in Nova Scotia to be awarded Blue Flag Status (an international eco-label).

LOCATION

WEATHER

 

2022 ICF CANOE SPRINT AND PARACANOE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Please note the following changes:

  • Parking lot will be closed closed between July 26th and August 8th.
  • Birch Cove Beach will be closed from August 1st to August 8th, opening on August 9th. There will be no lifeguard supervision during these dates.

 

LIFEGUARDS SUPERVISION

There are active lifeguards on duty beginning on July 1 to August 31 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m on fair weather days only. 

SAFETY

There are red bouys installed at this beach to indicate where it is safe to swim. 

When swimming at any beach you should follow these safety guidelines.

  • Swim with a buddy

  • Children Under the Age of 8 must be accompanied by an Adult in the Water and Must stay within Arms Reach at all times.

  • No Boats, Kayaks, Canoes in the supervise area

  • No Smoking or Vaping on the beach

  • No alcohol on the beach

  • No Pets on the Beach

  • No Barbeques on the Beach

ACCESSIBILITY

Birch Cove Beach has many features that make this beach accessible to almost everyone.

  • Parking
  • Paved walkways
  • Change rooms
  • Bathrooms
  • Beach mobility chair
  • Canoe / Kayak launch

WATER TESTING

Municipal staff regularly test the water quality for bacteria levels at all supervised municipal beaches, as well as one unsupervised beach, during the summer months (July 1 - August 31). Know your swimming limitations if you choose to swim in unsupervised bodies of water. 

EQUIPMENT LENDING

Items to be added in 2022

SWIMMING LESSONS

FREE swimming lessons are offered at most HRM beaches. To see what levels are available or to register visit www.halifax.ca/myrec  or call 902.490.6666 or online at .