Parlee Beach Provincial Park

The Warm Water Beach Of New Brunswick, A Long Sandy Strand On The Northumberland Strait, Among The Warmest Waters North Of Virginia, With A Boardwalk, A Lifeguard Season And A Lively Summer Crowd. A Popular Family Beach Close To Shediac And Moncton · Shediac, New Brunswick

Parlee Beach Provincial Park lies on the Northumberland Strait at Pointe-du-Chene, on the edge of the town of Shediac in south-eastern New Brunswick, roughly 25 to 30 km east of Moncton (confirm the distance). A long, gently curving strand of pale sand runs along the shore, and shallow water over broad sandbars warms in summer to temperatures that surprise visitors from the Bay of Fundy side of the province, making it among the warmest sea swimming north of Virginia (confirm). The park has a boardwalk, supervised swimming, changing buildings, food stands, picnic grounds and a large car park, and it is lively and crowded on hot weekends. Shediac calls itself the lobster capital of the world and the giant lobster statue greets arriving drivers. Offshore winds, jellyfish and the occasional water quality notice can affect a visit, so check conditions before heading out. It is a day-use park, with camping at other parks nearby.

Parlee Beach Provincial Park, on the Northumberland Strait at Pointe-du-Chene beside Shediac, about 25 km east of Moncton; coordinates approximate, Shediac, New Brunswick, Canada

Parlee Beach operates as a seasonal provincial park, with the gate, supervised swimming area, washrooms and food stands normally open from about late May or June to early September, so confirm the exact dates with New Brunswick provincial parks before travelling. Lifeguards are on duty only in the peak weeks and during posted hours, and the beach itself may be reached outside those times at your own risk. Day use follows daylight, and the car park fills by late morning on hot weekends, so arrive early. Water quality notices can close swimming temporarily, so check the posted advisory (confirm).

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