Sun, Sand, and Smiles: The Best Family-Friendly Beaches in the Maritimes

We love a good beach vacation and there are many beautiful locations within hours of Lulujo HQ. The Maritimes, encompassing the provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island, are renowned for their stunning coastlines and picturesque beaches. These destinations offer the perfect backdrop for a memorable family beach vacation. Let's dive into the top family-friendly beaches in the Maritimes, where you can relax, play, and create unforgettable moments with your loved ones.

Cavendish Beach, located within Prince Edward Island National Park, is a pristine sandy stretchthat offers something for every member of the family. With its gentle surf, warm waters, and lifeguards on duty during the summer months, it provides a safe and enjoyable environment for kids to splash and play. The beach also features soft dunes, boardwalks, and nearby amenities,

including picnic areas, restrooms, and food concessions.

2. Lawrencetown Beach, Nova Scotia
Lawrencetown Beach, located just outside of Halifax, Nova Scotia, is a favorite among families seeking a blend of relaxation and adventure. This sandy beach is perfect for leisurely walks, beachcombing, and building sandcastles. The consistent waves make it an ideal spot for older children or parents to try their hand at surfing. The nearby Lawrencetown Beach Provincial Park offers picnic areas, change rooms, and washrooms for added convenience.

3. Parlee Beach, New Brunswick
Parlee Beach Provincial Park, situated in Shediac is known for its warm waters, sandy shores, and family-friendly atmosphere. The calm tides and shallow waters make it an ideal choice for families with young children. Kids can enjoy building sandcastles, splashing in the water, and exploring the tidal pools. The beach offers picnic areas, food concessions, and washroom
facilities. 

Martinique Beach, located on Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore, is the longest sandy beach in the province, spanning over five kilometers. This family-friendly beach is renowned for itsbreathtaking beauty, rolling sand dunes, and gentle waves. With ample space to spread out,families can enjoy beach games, picnics, and long walks along the shoreline. Facilities include

change rooms, washrooms, and picnic areas, making it an excellent destination for a day of sun-soaked family fun.

Mavillette Beach, situated on Nova Scotia's Acadian Shore, is a hidden gem that offers a tranquil and family-friendly atmosphere. This expansive sandy beach is ideal for young children, with its shallow waters and soft sand perfect for sandcastle building. Enjoy long walks along the shoreline, collect seashells, and take in the stunning views. Note: the water is a bit chilly! 

The beach features picnic areas, washrooms, and change rooms, ensuring a comfortable and convenient visit.

6. Aboiteau Beach Cap-Pele, New Brunswick 
Aboiteau is our favorite! Located in the heart of L'Acadie, Aboiteau Beach is a must for vacationers. An eco-responsible treasure known for it's accessibility, cleanliness, and safety, it has been awarded the Blue Flag certification since 2018. A picturesque place where your family will fall in love with golden sand, salty waves and majestic dunes, you will enjoy the warmest waters in the North of the State of Virginia.

Pack sunscreen, beach toys, and the best summer beach accessory: our bestselling Lulujo Turkish towels. These beautiful beach towels are extra-large (3' x 5'), can be used as a blanket, are space saving, easy to carry, doesn't hold sand, and dries quickly. You'll need one for yourself and the whole family, too! 

Have fun on the beaches in the Maritimes!

June 06, 2023 — Alicia Tracy
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