Who's been camping in NS? Which campsites would you recommend for a tent-based camping trip? We are thinking of going this weekend and a couple of the provincial parks (Rissers Beach and Thomas Raddal) are on my possible list - anyone got experience of these?

would not like to be camping when the bloody black fly are about

I know what you mean. But I think they've gone and its safe to come out. Just the mosquitoes and deer fly to deal with now

Try Kejimkujik (Keji) National Park. Large lake setting. Very large park with lots
of secluded areas. Great canoeing area with rentals available.

Rissers is on a beautifull beach and is very nice but little privacy in the camping area. Great beach like atmosphere. Nearby is Crescent Beach which you can drive your car on. You park on the Beach. Short drive to either Bridgewater or Liverpool.

Another option are the campgrounds on the North Shore. The beaches aren't
quite as nice as the white sand beaches on the South Shore but the water is much warmer.

Have a good time.

To heck with the flies. Go camping and enjoy yourselves.

Thanks Homegrown. I've been to Keji (though not camping) but we were aiming for something on the ocean. Anywhere in particular on the North Shore you would recommend?

Melmerby Beach Provincial Park which is near New Glasgow. I haven't been there in about 10 years but remember it as a fine place with a large beach and water warm enough so as not to freeze your "you no whats" off .
Usually but not always the Federal (national parks) and the Provincial parks
are the nicest ones but tend to fill up first. Better call for reservations.

I know there are expats who live on the North Shore who post quite often
who might be able to give better advice.

The Campground Owners of NS have a web site which might be helpfull as well.

I know Yes can do loves Melmerby Beach, she was going to take us there whilst we were over on our recce but unfortunately the weather was not being kind to us that day!

We camped in the National Parks in Cape Breton. Very crowded sites.

Thanks. Nervous about going to the north shore though - I might get skinned alive owing to some previous posts I wrote a few months back or at the very least held hostage and made to buy property there

Be strong.

NG x

Careful you don't scald yourself swimming...

What about the bears?