Conrad’s Beach We were there on a weekday afternoon, so the beach was practically ours. It’s somewhat sheltered in a large cove. The waves that roll up onto the warm white sand are not really surf-worthy, but who cares? So accessible, right on the edge of Dartmouth, Conrad’s has a small parking lot and no facilities. This is probably why there are not many people on the beach. But again, who cares? It’s gorgeous, perfect for social distancing, and one of our favourites. Walking the length of the beach is a must. dropping people in a symphony of synchronised chaos. It’s quite a sight, if you watch them long enough it starts to makes sense. Crystal Crescent Beach Crystal Crescent near Sambro is a beautiful natural beach that is rugged yet intimate. Speaking of natural, if you take the scenic hiking trail from the main beach, you’ll eventually get to another beach that has a reputation for being VERY natural. We honestly didn’t know about this ‘naturist’ beach until after we left. Honest. Sitting on the beach or strolling is lovely but the best part about being at Crystal Crescent is staring out at the island offshore with its lighthouse. The Sambro Island Lighthouse is the oldest standing and operating lighthouse in the Americas! The original interior tower, built in 1758, is intact. For 250 years, the light has guided vessels into and out of Halifax Harbour, through wars and peace, storms and calm, greeting immigrants, refugees and war brides. We will definitely be revisiting this beach, if only to walk to the third beach and have a peek. That’s all. Just a peek.
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