Dominion Beach is a natural barrier that experiences wave erosion and instability. Powerful processes and climate change are speeding up coastal erosion. 

We’re pleased to reopen the wooded campsites at Little Rissers on Friday, July 12.  These campsites will be open for camping until October 14. 

We’re pleased to welcome back visitors at Smileys Provincial Park starting Friday, June 14.  The park will be open for camping until September 16 and for day-use until October 14. 

We welcome residents and park visitors to attend an in-person public engagement session on June 18, 2024 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Best Western Bridgewater, 527 Highway 10, Bridgewater.

We welcome area residents to attend an in-person public information session on November 30, 2023 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Dominion Fire Hall, 14 Commercial Street, Dominion.

June 27, 2023

Lifeguard supervision at many Nova Scotia beaches will begin Saturday, July 1.

May 16, 2023 - 11:33 AM

October 28, 2022 

For the second year in a row, Nova Scotia’s provincial parks have broken their record for the highest number of camper nights.

In celebration of Earth Day - today, April 22 - Premier Iain Rankin and Environment and Climate Change Minister Keith Irving joined Brendan Maguire, MLA for Halifax

Now is the time to start planning your summer camping adventure as reservations for Nova Scotia’s provincial parks 2021 camping season open April 6, 7 and 8. 

Protected areas are an important part of conserving Nova Scotia’s unique habitats, coastline and biodiversity, while providing places for people to connect with nature.

The Province recently announced the designation of two new Provincial Parks under the Provincial Parks Act.  Barra Forest-MacNeils Vale Provincial Park and St.