Caribou/Munroes Island

2012 Season - June 15 - Oct. 8

Caribou/Munros Island

Visitor Notices
Park Info
Facilities & Services
Programs & Events
Nearby Attractions
How to Find Us
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Visitor Notices: there are no visitor notices at this time.

Park Info:Just a few kilometres from one of Nova Scotia's points of entry, Caribou/Munroes Island Provincial Park makes a marvelous stop on your way to or from Prince Edward Island.

A mile long sand beach offers some of the warmest saltwater swimming north of the Carolinas and the campground provide excellent opportunities for camping, or just appreciating nature.

Facilities and Services
Caribou/Munroes Island Provincial Park is open from June 15 - Oct. 8 for the 2012 Season offering a 95-site campground, picnic areas, and an unsupervised beach. There is a walking trail along the beach out to the island.

WiFi is available at the admin building only and the surrounding area. There will be a password needed, please see the park receptionists.

Camping reservations can be made beginning April 2, 2012. See Reservations for details and conditions.

Programs and Events

August 11, 2012
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Wading into Wetlands
Prepare to come and get wet as we investigate the variety of life of a salt marsh and explore the reasons why wetlands are so important. Participants will have the opportunity to use their hands, shovels, dip nets, and a miniature seine net in an attempt to find a variety of marine creatures. Bring extra clothing as you may get wet, water shoes, sunscreen, water, and keen observation skills. Participants must be at least 4 years of age and accompanied by an adult to participate. Sponsored by the NS Department of Natural Resources. Pre-registration and conformation are required to attend. For more information and to pre-register contact Amelia at (902) 384-3420 or email coxaw@gov.ns.ca.

Nearby Attractions

Pictou, 10 km ( 6 mi.)

Northumberland Fisheries Museum, Pictou
Hector National Exhibit Centre, Pictou
Carmichael-Stewart House Museum,
New Glasgow
Museum of Industry, Stellarton

For more information on these and other attractions, please consult the Nova Scotia Doers and Dreamers Guide or visit one of the many Visitor Information Centres.

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How to Find Us
Caribou/Munroes Island Provincial Park is located 11 km (7 mi.) north of the junctions of Routes 6, 106, and 376 on Nova Scotia's Northumberland Shore, 4 km (2.5 mi.) east of the Caribou / Wood Islands (PEI) ferry wharf. Our civic address is: #2119 Three Brooks Road, Hwy 6, Caribou.

Caribou Park

GPS Coordinates	X utm: 526698.680698	Y utm: 5063195.47479
	Longitude: 62°39' 24.89" W	Latitude: 45°43' 18.48" N

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