News release

Storm Closes Some Provincial Parks

Natural Resources (to July 2018)
Emergency Management Office

Provincial day-use and camping parks in Shelburne, Yarmouth, Queens, Annapolis and Digby counties will be closed to the public because of anticipated weather conditions from Tropical Storm Kyle.

Sand Hills, Shelburne Co.; Port Maitland Beach, Yarmouth Co.; Valleyview, Annapolis Co.; Thomas Raddall, Queen Co.; and Mavillette Beach, Smugglers Cove and Savary Provincial Park, Digby Co., will be closed at 7 p.m.

"We are simply erring on the side of caution by closing these day-use parks," said Department of Natural Resources regional director Gerry Joudrey. "We want to ensure the safety of our visitors and employees at all times."

The parks are expected to reopen once the storm has passed and staff are able to assess whether there is any damage or safety concerns.

For more information on provincial parks, visit www.novascotiaparks.ca .