2012 Season - May 18 - Oct. 8
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There are no visitor notices at this time.
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Overlooking Port Joli Harbour on Nova Scotia's South Shore, Thomas Radddall Provincial Park is a nature lovers' haven. The park is just across the harbour from Kejimkujik Seaside Adjunct National Park, and there are four migratory seabird sanctuaries nearby.
With over 650 ha (1,600 acres) the park offers visitors a wide range of outdoor experiences, including hiking, camping, picnicing, sight seeing, or relaxing on the beach.
Facilities and Services
The park is open from May 18 - Oct. 8 for the 2012 Season and offers a large campground with a total of 82 sites (13 walk-in), picnic areas, and three unsupervised beaches. It also features both walk-in and drive-up camping sites, beautiful white sand beaches, and walking and cycling trails.
Camping reservations can be made beginning April 2, 2012. See Reservations for details and conditions.
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June 2, 2012
11:00 AM
Thomas Raddall Provincial Park Hike
Join the Chebucto Hiking Club for a moderate 10 km hike. This hike is suitable for all ages and is rated 2B - some moderate hill climbing on well-groomed trails with very little more difficult terrain. Bring water, snacks, lunch and hiking shoes or boots. We will meet at the day-use parking lot in the park. Contact Blain at (902) 405-6365, email chebuctohiking@hotmail.com, or visit
visit www.chc.chebucto.org.
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July 21, 2012
12:00 PM
Canada's Parks Day Celebration
Celebrate Parks Day with a free BBQ starting at 12 PM at the Trail Head Building. Also, a sand sculpture contest will be held at the Camper's beach, time to be determined by the tide. Sand sculpture contest is for children only. Prizes to be awarded. Bring beach wear and sand sculpture building supplies. Please note that pre-registration is required. Sponsored by the NS Department of Natural Resources. For more information and to pre-register for the sculpture contest, contact Jessie at (902) 683-2664 or email thomasraddallpark@gov.ns.ca.
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September 1, 2012
12:00 PM
Labour Day BBQ!
Celebrate Labour Day with a BBQ. Free hot dogs and beverages. Everyone is invited to attend. Meet at the Trail Head Building. Sponsored by the NS Department of Natural Resources. Please note that regular camping fees apply. Contact Jessie at (902) 683-2664 or email thomasraddallpark@gov.ns.ca.
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October 6, 2012
7:00 PM
Halloween Weekend
Spend Thanksgiving weekend at the park. While you are there, why not celebrate Halloween a little early? There will be pumpkin carving contest and a campsite decoration contest, Don't forget your pumpkins and bring some extra candy for the "trick or treaters". Prizes will be awarded, everyone is invited to attend. Sponsored by the NS Department of Natural Resources. Please note that regular camping fees apply. Contact Jessie at (902) 683-2664 or email thomasraddallpark@gov.ns.ca
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Walk in Tenting
Two walk in tenting areas are located app. 100 - 200 meters from designated parking areas and pit privies. Both sites are situated in a mixed wood semi-barren setting with equal walking distances to a central washroom facility.
Coastal Loop - tenting area overlooks a "Freshwater Fen" close to the camper beach (150m). It is accessed by a multi use trail.
Woodland Site - in tenting area offers a more enclosed or secluded feeling, it is situated on the coastal lowland area of the park but a little further inland.
Campsites are generally small in size; are tucked into the landscape to accentuate landscape features. Inland hiking trail opportunities are accessible from both areas. ( Click here to see larger version) |
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Liverpool, 29 km (18 mi.);
Shelburne 41 km (26 mi.)
- Kejimkujik Seaside Adjunct National Park
- Perkins House, Liverpool
- Fort Point Lighthouse Park, Liverpool
- Queens County Museum, Liverpool
- Milton Blacksmith Shop, Liverpool
- Pine Grove Park, Milton
- Port Joli Federal Bird Sanctuary, Port Joli
- Trestle Trail, Liverpool
- Port L' Herbert Pocket Wilderness
- Summerville Beach Provincial Park
- The Islands Provincial Park, Shelburne
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.
NovaScotia.com has a listing of Festivals and Events on Nova Scotia's South Shore.
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Click here for a park map
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Located 4 km (2 mi.) south of Highway 103, the Lighthouse Route, the park is 29 km (18 mi.) west of Liverpool and 41 km (26 mi.) east of Shelburne. Exit Highway 103 in Port Joli at the Port L' Herbert turn-off. Our civic address is: 529 Raddall Road Park, East Port l‘Hebert.
X utm:
345688.37025 |
Y utm:
4856424.70799
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Longitude:
64°55' 10.90" W
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Latitude:
43°50' 41.22" N
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If you require information about the park, please Contact Us.
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Download Park Brochure & Hiking/Trails Brochure
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