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Inverness Beach

Long sandy Gulf beach with warm water, dunes, and a wooden boardwalk into town.

This municipal beach in Inverness has warm, shallow water and soft sand suitable for families. A 1.5-km sandy beach and boardwalk offer views of Cabot Links golf course. The beach provides accessible equipment including Mobi-Mats and beach wheelchairs (book through the Inverness Visitor Centre at 902-258-3740), plus amenities like change houses, toilets, parking, and a canteen. Lifeguards are on duty July and August.

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