Melmerby Beach Provincial Park, Provincial park with sandy beach in Little Harbour, Nova Scotia
Melmerby Beach Provincial Park sits along a sandy shoreline on the Northumberland Strait between Kings Head and Roy Island in Little Harbour. The site includes change houses, flush toilets, salt-rinse showers, picnic tables, and a boat launch with ample parking for visitors.
The beach was first called King's Head Beach. It was renamed after the barque Melmerby, sailing from Quebec, wrecked there in 1890 with considerable loss of life. The provincial park was established on 26 July 1977.
The beach was originally called King's Head Beach before the barque Melmerby wrecked there in 1890; the park later took the ship's name. The wreck caused considerable loss of life, and the name Melmerby has identified the beach since.
The beach is easy to reach and offers good conditions for swimming, boating, and picnicking during warm months. Plan to arrive early during summer season as this spot draws many visitors looking for water activities and outdoor time.
The water here stays warmer than at many other nearby beaches because of its sheltered location on the Northumberland Strait. This natural feature makes it one of the few spots in Nova Scotia where visitors can enjoy longer swimming seasons.
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