Continent |
North America |
Country |
Canada |
Next Big City |
Stanfield |
Next Town |
St Peters |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Camping, Shop, Toilet, Parking |
Type: |
Shallow, Flat, Medium wave |
Hazards: |
Swimmers |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Wide shallow waters.
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
No information |
Hazards: |
No information |
Beach Users: |
June, July, August, September, October |
5 mile beach and gathering place for the Point Michaud and Cape Breton Surf Community to share information, photos and events and connect with fellow surfers. Point Michaud Beach Provincial Park on Cape Breton Island (1 km / 0.5 mi east of Point Michaud, 3796 Hwy 247) is an exceptional 3-km / 2-mi sandy beach (supervised in July and August), backed by marram-covered sand dunes and large cranberry bogs.
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Spring:
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Normal, Thick |
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Summer:
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Shorts |
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Fall:
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Thick |
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Winter:
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Thick |
Best Months: |
June, July, August, September |
Wind Type: |
Frontal, Trade |
Best Direction: |
NNE |
Main Direction: |
NNE |
Recognized as the best sailing winds in the world with beautiful inshore and cross shore winds.
Transport |
Car, Boat |
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Access
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No information |
Point Michaud Beach Provincial Park on Cape Breton Island (1 km / 0.5 mi east of Point Michaud, 3796 Hwy 247).
Rules |
None |
Park features a boardwalk, picnic tables, change house.
Great traditional Celtic music and a vibrant tourist season during the summer and fall. Note: MacBouch Tavern, Celtic colors. A Golf Club is located in West Bay, Cape Breton Island where you are surrounded by rich forests, lush lawns, a championship golf course and the brilliant Bras d'Or Lakes.