Rainbow Haven Beach

Beach · Atlantic Ocean (Halifax approaches)
Rainbow Haven Beach

About

Provincial day-use park on the Atlantic Ocean. Lifeguard service July–August; unsupervised swimming outside that.

Getting there

Provincial day-use park on the Atlantic Ocean. Lifeguard service July–August; unsupervised swimming outside that.

Access & rules

Facilities

  • Beach
  • Lifeguards (July–August)
  • Washrooms (serviced season)
  • Change house
  • Parking

Accessibility

No accessibility details published yet.

Latest available reading

Measured reading (under 48 hours old at build time)

10.5°C
Measured Oct 28, 2026, 6:00 AM PDT
📍 Reading from Halifax Harbour, 17.4 km from this spot. Closest gauge on Atlantic Ocean (Halifax approaches).
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada / Fisheries and Oceans Canada (MEDS) · station data · Depth: Surface (buoy hull sensor, typically ~0.5–1 m)
See temperature history on the map

Water quality & advisories

A temperature is not a safety rating. Check current swimming advisories before you go. Cold water can cause cold-water shock.

Nova Scotia Parks posted "Swimming Not Advised at Rainbow Haven Beach" on August 14, 2026 (elevated bacteria). Check the park page for current status.

Alberta Health Services advisories ↗

Sources

Nearby swim spots

Lawrencetown Beach6 km10.5°C Measured Oct 28, 2026, 1:00 PM UTC (under 48h at build)Brackley Beach198 kmCavendish Beach205 kmPetrie Island Beach951 km

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