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Port Hood Beach

Long warm-water beach looking out to Henry Island and Port Hood Island.

One of the longest sand beaches on the Ceilidh Trail, with shallow water that warms early in the season and views of Henry Island offshore. The beach has a seasonal canteen and washrooms, free parking off Main Street, and reliable west-facing sunsets. The village offers easy access to lobster suppers and is 15 minutes south of the Red Shoe Pub in Mabou.

Getting there

Free. Limited parking; canteen seasonal.

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