Parlee Beach Provincial Park

Parlee Beach Provincial Park is a provincial park on the Northumberland Strait in southeastern New Brunswick near the town of Shediac. It is widely known locally for its sandy shore and relatively warm seawater in summer.

The park’s main attraction is a broad, sandy beach used for swimming, sunbathing, and family recreation; the shallow waters of the Northumberland Strait warm more than typical Atlantic waters. The site includes a staffed day-use beach area and an adjoining campground that provides direct access to the shore.

The site has been managed as a New Brunswick provincial park and day-use area to support recreation on this section of coastline. Management focuses on providing beach and camping facilities while protecting the coastal environment.

The park sits on the Northumberland Strait near the town of Shediac on New Brunswick’s southeastern coast, within driving distance east of the Moncton metropolitan area.

• Warm water: The Northumberland Strait's shallow waters warm quickly in summer, making swimming unusually comfortable for Atlantic Canada.
• Facilities: Park facilities include a staffed day-use beach area and a provincial campground managed by New Brunswick Provincial Parks.

What to See #

• Main beach: A broad sandy shoreline on the Northumberland Strait that is the park's primary attraction; the beach is noted for shallow, warm saltwater relative to much of Atlantic Canada and is used for swimming and family recreation.
• Campground: A provincially managed day-use area and adjoining campground offering overnight stays during the summer season, with basic camping facilities and direct access to the beach.