Two beaches are now safeguarded for future generations.

This is thanks to their new designations through the Nova Scotia’s Provincial Parks Act.

Cape Jack Beach in Antigonish County is now designated as a 0.7-hectare provincial park, and Port Shoreham Beach in Guysborough County has been permanently protected as a 39-hectare provincial park.

“This is a tremendous day for our communities- protecting Cape Jack and Port Shoreham and expanding our wilderness areas safeguards these natural spaces,” says MLA for Guysborough-Tracadie, Greg Morrow.

Also, the Canso Coastal Barrens Wilderness Area was expanded by 238 hectares, while the Bonnet Lake Barrens Wilderness Area was expanded by 258 hectares.

This will preserve even more of our province’s unique natural landscapes.

Across Nova Scotia, there are 11 new provincial parks, along with several nature reserves and wilderness areas, that have been recently designated or expanded.

There is now a total of 136 designated parks throughout the province.

These new provincial park designations came shortly before Premier Houston declined the proposal for a golf course at West Mabou Beach.