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Clam Harbour

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Clam Harbour Beach is located in Halifax County

History

Clam Harbour Beach was absorbed by the provincial government in 1977. The Nova Scotia Lifeguard Service began supervision in 1978 and in 1979, a three storey lifeguard tower was erected. In 1980 The Department of Lands and Forests (now the Department Natural Resources) added an interpretive centre, a 300 car parking lot and board walks. Due to declining populations, supervision of Clam Harbour was reduced to weekends only. However, it continues to draw large populations on the weekends, and is the site of the annual Sandcastle Competition held in late August.

Facilities

Clam Harbour Beach's features a large picnic area, male/female flush toilets, male/female change rooms, an interpretive centre, board walks and hiking trails.

Beach Safety

Clam Harbour Beach is generally a very safe beach. It has a very gentle slope and with predictable surf on most days. The hazardous areas include a tidal channel on the right side of the beach that is fed by a large flood plain. The flood plain is filled at high tide. When the tide goes out the flood plain empties through the channel causing a moderate current that can be dangerous for small children and weak swimmers. Another less prominent hazard are the rocks to the left of the beach that become submerged at high tide. The supervised swimming area is marked by two red and yellow flags. This area is usually located in front of the lifeguard hut but may change according to surf conditions and the position of the channel. Clam Harbour is supervised by two lifeguards on weekends only. Clam Harbour tends to experience a high number of foggy days, that affects air and water temperatures.

Directions

Take Highway 107-E, continue on Marine Drive and turn right onto Clam Harbour Road. Slight right onto Beach Rd, then first left onto Stoddard Ln.

Civic Address

158 Beach Road, Clam Harbour, Halifax County