Rushtons Beach Provincial Park

Overview

An attractive beach and picnic park on the Northumberland Strait

Protection Values

Wetlands. One species of bird found at the park has been classified as being critically imperiled and three as being vulnerable to extirpation or extinction

Education Values

No significant values identified

Tourism Values

Regionally significant; one of few public parks on North Shore; located on tourist travel way (Sunrise Trail); offers beach access, picnicking; fairly well-used.

Outdoor Recreation Values

Picnicking, beach access, swimming

Annual Visitation

Operating Cost

$18,977

Other Site Considerations

Susceptible to coastal processes (storm events with high tide surge or wind driven waves) that cause site erosion