Bayswater Beach - Nova Scotia
A crescent-shaped sand beach with a gradual slope, Bayswater Provincial Park Beach is one of the most popular spots in the Ten Beaches area.
Located on Highway 339, between Blandford and Aspotogan, Bayswater Beach has several enjoyable features. While most of the beach is pure sand and surf, the western-most tip has a quiet area, with a few rocks, where children can hunt for fun sea creatures, such as crabs, starfish and periwinkles. A freshwater pond also feeds into the beach, which creates a lovely stream where children can enjoy warm shallow water. The beach has a picnic area with tables, outdoor barbecue pits, change rooms and toilets, and there is plenty of parking.
Across from Bayswater Beach is the Swissair Memorial. Swissair Flight 111 crashed in waters off Bayswater, near Peggy's Cove, on Sept. 2, 1998, killing all 229 people onboard. Victims' families were touched by the tremendous support from community residents. While fishermen combed local waters tirelessly in search of those lost, area residents comforted and provided support to grieving family members. |
