Inverness County, Nova Scotia
Inverness Beach
Inverness Beach is a long, wide sand beach on the Gulf of St.
- Beach
- Cape Breton
- Gulf St Lawrence
- Sand
- Cabot Trail
About this place
Inverness Beach is a long, wide sand beach on the Gulf of St. Lawrence side of Cape Breton Island — the most celebrated beach on Cape Breton, stretching several kilometres along the Ceilidh Trail. The naturist section is at the south end of the beach, accessed by walking south from the main access point.
Inverness Beach faces west across the warm Gulf of St. Lawrence — one of the warmest salt-water swimming areas in Atlantic Canada, reaching 20–22°C in late July and August. The beach is backed by the town of Inverness, which also has a famous golf course (Cabot Cliffs) on the bluff above the shore.
Visitor notes
Contributed by ClothingOptional.org Editorial Team
Who visits
Cape Breton visitors, Cabot Trail naturists, Maritime naturists seeking warm saltwater.
How to find it
From the Cabot Trail, follow signs to Inverness and Inverness Beach. Walk south along the beach.
Things to watch out for
The Gulf of St. Lawrence here is warm for Atlantic Canada but still cooler than continental beaches. Waves can build quickly in afternoon winds.
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Etiquette & ground rules
Informal naturism at the south end of a popular Cape Breton beach.
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