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Petersfield Provincial Park

This picnic park overlooks Sydney Harbour's south arm and features 7 km of trails, picnic tables, and interpretive signs covering four centuries of cultural history from the late 1700s to mid-1900s. Located off Route 239, it's open seasonally and offers winter activities, though facilities and services are limited.

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Petersfield Provincial Park - Sydney