Thomas Raddall Provincial Park

thomas raddall

Nova Scotia Parks
Nova Scotia · reservable

what to expect

Overlooking Port Joli Harbour on Nova Scotia's South Shore, Thomas Raddall Provincial Park is a nature lovers' haven offering visitors a wide range of outdoor experiences, including hiking, camping, picnicking, sight seeing, relaxing on the beach, or visiting the nearby Kejimkujik Seaside Adjunct National Park. The park offers an 82-site campground (81 Wooded; 1 Open), comfort station (showers and flush toilets), dishwashing station, picnic areas, and 3 unsupervised beaches, beautiful white sand beaches, hiking trails, and a multi-use trail. Although there are no serviced sites, water taps, and vault toilets are conveniently located throughout the campground. Located 9.5 km (6 mi.) south of Highway 103, the Lighthouse Route, the park is 33 km (20.5 mi.) west of Liverpool and 50 km (31 mi.)…

the basics

drive from edmonton
48.6h · 3648 km
drive from calgary
49.5h · 3711 km
drive from vancouver
58.4h · 4381 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 thomas raddall. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

common questions about thomas raddall

how far is thomas raddall from edmonton?
Thomas Raddall Provincial Park is 3648 km from Edmonton — approximately a 48.6-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at thomas raddall?
Yes. Thomas Raddall 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 thomas raddall?
Peak season at Thomas Raddall Provincial Park aligns with swimmable months — Jul through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of thomas raddall.

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

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