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Five Islands Provincial Park

five islands

Nova Scotia Parks
Nova Scotia · reservable

what to expect

Rising majestically from the shores of the Bay of Fundy, Five Islands Provincial Park is one of Nova Scotia's premiere outdoor destinations. The park features 90 metre (300 ft.) sea cliffs overlooking the world's highest tides, a spectacular setting for camping or any of the many opportunities that abound for hiking, beachcombing, and clam digging. The park offers a 92-site campground (19 Wooded; 73 Open), comfort station (showers and flush toilets), dishwashing station, two picnic areas, playground, an unsupervised beach, playground, and hiking trails. Serviced and Unserviced sites are offered. Water taps and vault toilets are conveniently located throughout the campground. Located just 29 km (18 mi) east of Parrsboro and 73 km (45 mi) west of Truro, on Route 2, "The Glooscap Trail". Rout…

the basics

drive from edmonton
48.1h · 3608 km
drive from calgary
49.1h · 3686 km
drive from vancouver
58.1h · 4358 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.

what to bring

this list adapts to five islands. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

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common questions about five islands

how far is five islands from edmonton?
Five Islands Provincial Park is 3608 km from Edmonton — approximately a 48.1-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at five islands?
Yes. Five Islands Provincial Park is operated by Nova Scotia Parks and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.
when is the best time to camp at five islands?
Peak season at Five Islands Provincial Park aligns with swimmable months — Jul through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of five islands.

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

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