Cabots Landing Provincial Park
Park Coastal park commemorating John Cabot's landing site
A small provincial park in Nova Scotia with coastal views, picnic spots and a short waterfront trail; visitors come for shoreline walks and birdwatching.
How to Get to Cabots Landing Provincial Park #
From Liverpool, Nova Scotia, take Route 331 east toward Port Mouton; the park is signed off the main road and is a short drive (10-20 minutes) from Liverpool. There is a small parking area; the site is best accessed by car.
Tips for Visiting Cabots Landing Provincial Park #
- Park at the small lot and walk the boardwalk; the best views of the monument and shoreline are accessible on short walks.
- Bring binoculars for seabird and seal viewing-the Cape Forchu area across the water is active in summer.
- Combine with a visit to nearby historic sites in Port Mouton or Liverpool for a full coastal day trip.
Best Time to Visit Cabots Landing Provincial Park #
Best visited late spring through early fall for comfortable weather and the full coastal experience; winters are cold and subject to storms.
Weather & Climate near Cabots Landing Provincial Park #
Cabots Landing Provincial Park's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -12°C to 21°C. Abundant rainfall (1405 mm/year), wettest in December.
January
January is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (143 mm) and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -12°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm) and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm) and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (140 mm) and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm) and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (152 mm) and breezy conditions.
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