The waters that surround Port Hood flow from the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Temperatures in the summer average around 23 degrees (Celsius) making Port Hood beaches the place with the warmest north of the Carolinas. It is the beach capital of Cape Breton Island. Whether you choose to get your feet wet or dive right in, there are five beaches to choose from, or explore all of them.

Murphy’s Pond Beach

Murphy’s Pond Beach is next to the community’s fishing wharf. It is the smallest section of Port Hood’s coastline offering calm, protected waters with the occasional ripples created by the boats as they come and go from the wharf.

: 101 Murphys Pond Rd, Port Hood, NS B0E 2W0