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The Islands Provincial Park

the islands

Nova Scotia Parks
Nova Scotia · reservable

what to expect

Just across the harbour from the historic town of Shelburne, The Islands Provincial Park offers a restful stop on your trip around the South Shore. Bounded by Shelburne Harbour, it offers visitors a maritime camping experience. The areas many museums, shops, and picturesque charm continue to attract thousands of international visitors each year. The park offers a 64-site campground (55 Wooded; 9 Partially Wooded), all gender/family comfort station (individual entrance accessible showers and flush toilets), dishwashing station, picnic areas, an unsupervised beach, and boat launch. Although there are no serviced sites, water taps, and vault toilets are conveniently located throughout the campground. Located on Nova Scotia's South Shore, on the west side of Shelburne Harbour, 2 km (1.2 mi) so…

the basics

flush toiletsaccessible
drive from edmonton
48.3h · 3622 km
drive from calgary
49.1h · 3684 km
drive from vancouver
58h · 4353 km

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hotels and inns near the islands when plans change.

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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 the islands. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

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common questions about the islands

does the islands have electric hookups?
No. The Islands Provincial Park does not list electric hookups in its amenity profile. Plan for off-grid use.
how far is the islands from edmonton?
The Islands Provincial Park is 3622 km from Edmonton — approximately a 48.3-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at the islands?
Yes. The 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 the islands?
Peak season at The Islands Provincial Park aligns with swimmable months — Jul through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of the islands.

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

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