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Laurie Provincial Park

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Nova Scotia Parks
Nova Scotia · reservable

what to expect

Only a short drive from metro Halifax/Dartmouth, Laurie Provincial Park is the perfect escape from the urban rush, yet the park is close enough for day trips in to visit the many attractions found in the metro area. The quiet lakeside setting offers a wide range of outdoor opportunities including camping, canoeing, fishing, and swimming. The park offers a 63-site wooded campground, comfort station (showers and flush toilets), dishwashing station, large picnic area, and a small unsupervised beach on Shubenacadie-Grand Lake. Although there are no serviced sites, water taps, and vault toilets are conveniently located throughout the campground. Oakfield Provincial Park, just a few kilometres north, offers a large open picnic area, boat launch and a sand beach ideal for family swimming. Located…

the basics

drive from edmonton
48.9h · 3668 km
drive from calgary
49.9h · 3743 km
drive from vancouver
58.9h · 4415 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 laurie. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

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common questions about laurie

how far is laurie from edmonton?
Laurie Provincial Park is 3668 km from Edmonton — approximately a 48.9-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at laurie?
Yes. Laurie 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 laurie?
Peak season at Laurie Provincial Park aligns with swimmable months — Jul through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of laurie.

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

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