Kinap Beach

This beach is found next to the Porters Lake provincial park, where there is camping, washrooms, showers, picnic tables and a boat launch. The small sandy swimming area is supervised by lifeguards on weekdays only. The lake is known for boating and fishing. It is 19 km long but never more than 1 km wide.

Kinap Canoe & Kayak Club is a non-profit recreational organization located in a secluded cove on Porters Lake in Nova Scotia. This club offers a wide range of activities such as recreational sprint canoe and kayak programs, a daycamp for children aged 5-12 years old,

LOCATION

WEATHER

LIFEGUARDS SUPERVISION

There are active lifeguards on duty beginning on July 1 to August 31 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m on fair weather days only.

PARENT AND GUARDIAN SUPERVISION

Please remember: Lifeguards are not babysitters! As the first line of safety supervision Parents and Guardians are required to remain actively engaged and with-in arms reach of the children in their care.

All HRM facilities require children 7 years old and younger to be within arm’s reach of a parent or guardian (15yrs+) at all times.
All HRM facilities require children ages 8 to 11 to be accompanied by a parent or guardian (15yrs+).
A parent or guardian (15yrs+) may supervise a maximum of three (3) children under the age of 12 at any HRM Facility.

Your cooperation helps ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. Thank you!

SAFETY

There are red bouys installed at this beach to indicate where it is safe to swim.

When swimming at any beach you should follow these safety guidelines.

Swim with a buddy
No Boats, Kayaks, Canoes in the supervise area
No Smoking or Vaping on the beach
No alcohol on the beach
No Pets on the Beach
No Barbeques on the Beach

ACCESSIBILITY

Parking

WATER TESTING

Municipal staff regularly test the water quality for bacteria levels at all supervised municipal beaches, as well as one unsupervised beach, during the summer months (July 1 - August 31). Know your swimming limitations if you choose to swim in unsupervised bodies of water.

Click here for information on Algae Blooms

EQUIPMENT LENDING

Items to be added in 2022

SWIMMING LESSONS

FREE swimming lessons are offered at most HRM beaches. To see what levels are available or to register visit www.halifax.ca/myrec or call 902-490-6666 or online at .