Five Islands

2012 Season - June 15 - Oct. 8

• Visitor Notices
• Park Info
• Facilities & Services
• Programs & Events
• Nearby Attractions
• How to Find Us
• Park Map
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• Photo Gallery

Visitor Notices: The Red Head Trail from the campground along the seacliffs to Red Head is closed until further notice due to unsafe conditions.

Park Info: Rising majestically from the shores of the Bay of Fundy, Five Islands Provincial Park is one of Nova Scotia's premiere outdoor destinations. The park features 90 metre (300 ft.) sea cliffs overlooking the world's highest tides, a spectacular setting for camping or any of the many opportunities that abound for hiking, beachcombing, rock collecting, clam digging, and ocean kayaking.

Open from June 15 - Oct. 8 for the 2012 Season the park offers a 90-site campground two picnic areas,an unsupervised beach, playground and comfort station facility..

Camping reservations can be made beginning April 2, 2012. See Reservations for details and conditions.

Programs and Events

Nearby Attractions

Parrsboro, 32 km (20 mi.);
Truro, 50 km (30 mi.);
Springhill, 60 km (40 mi.);

• Fundy Ecotour
• Fundy Geological Museum, Parrsboro
• Ship's Company Theatre, Parrsboro
• Ottawa House By The Sea
  Museum, Parrsboro
• Cape d'Or Look-off
• Joggins Fossil Cliffs
• Anne Murray Centre, Springhill
• Miners Museum, Springhill

For more information on these and other attractions, please consult the Nova Scotia Doers and Dreamers Guide or visit one of the many Visitor Information Centres.

How to Find Us
The park is located just 32 km (20 mi) east of Parrsboro and 57 km (35 mi) west of Truro, on Route 2, "The Glooscap Trail". Route 2 is linked to Highway 104 at Exit 4 in Amherst, Exit 5 near Springhill, and Exit 11 at Glenholme. Our civic address is: 618 Bentley Road, Hwy 2, Five Islands.

If you require information about the park, please Contact Us.