There has been a report of blue-green algae at the following location: Shubenacadie Grand Lake, HRM, where Fish Lake enters Grand Lake, near Oakfield and Laurie Provincial Parks so we advise no swi

Construction of a new accessible vault toilets is underway at Port Hood Station park. Please avoid the direct area of work and be aware of the movement of machinery on-site.

Garrison Pier at McNabs Island will be closed for repairs starting on June 10th. Work is anticipated to be completed by July 30th. The timeline is dependant on availability of materials.

Loop 1 in Blomidon (campsites 1 – 27) is available for booking until September 1st. Starting on September 2, 2025 campsites 1 – 27 will be closed for upgrades.

The yurts at Whycocomagh are currently not available for booking due to winter storm damage. Further information on the availability of the yurts will be shared closer to the park opening date.

Multi-year redevelopment work continues at Dollar Lake. All campsites in Loop A and Loop D will be available for campsite bookings on April 2nd.

A new washroom facility is under construction in Loop D at Dollar Lake. During construction the washroom facility is closed.

When travelling from Highway 101 there is only one driving route available due to a bridge closure on the Clayton McKay Road. Visitors should follow these directions to reach the park:

A section of the Garrison Road trail has washed out at Finlay Cove on McNabs Island. Please use the Lynch Road and Old Military Road trails to detour around the washed-out section.

Sackville Lakes Provincial Park can be accessed from the main parking lot and trailhead on 440 First Lake Drive. Access to the Glen Slauenwhite trail is from First Lake Drive only.