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Boylston Provincial Park

boylston

Nova Scotia Parks
Nova Scotia · reservable

what to expect

Located between the communities of Boylston and Guysborough (town), the park is an ideal place to camp while touring the Eastern Shore. The wooded hilltop campground offers a spectacular view of Guysborough Harbour. The park offers a 34-site wooded campground, all gender comfort station (individual entrance showers and flush toilets), dishwashing station, and a picnic area. Although there are no serviced sites, water taps, and vault toilets are conveniently located throughout the campground. The picnic area is open until mid-October. Located about 4 km north of Guysborough on Route 16.

the basics

flush toiletspet-friendlyaccessible
drive from edmonton
50.3h · 3771 km
drive from calgary
51.4h · 3857 km
drive from vancouver
60.4h · 4530 km

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what to know

updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

no fire ban active
Last checked from the provincial fire-ban feed. Check at the gate before you light — conditions change.
pet-friendly
Dogs are allowed on-leash. Pick up after them; some parks have leash-length rules at the trailheads.

what to bring

this list adapts to boylston. no showers means a travel towel;

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common questions about boylston

can dogs camp at boylston?
Yes. Boylston Provincial Park allows dogs on-leash according to operator policy. Confirm specific site-level restrictions with the operator at booking time.
does boylston have electric hookups?
No. Boylston Provincial Park does not list electric hookups in its amenity profile. Plan for off-grid use.
how far is boylston from edmonton?
Boylston Provincial Park is 3771 km from Edmonton — approximately a 50.3-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at boylston?
Yes. Boylston Provincial Park is operated by Nova Scotia Parks and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.

nearby places

within ~100 km of boylston.

data last refreshed 2026-05-14 from nova scotia parks + open sources

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