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Notable beach · Digby, Nova Scotia

First Cove

First Cove is a beach in Digby, Nova Scotia.

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First Cove: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this beach: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit First Cove

Season: October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach First Cove — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 44.54838, -66.03962. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is First Cove safe to swim today?

    No visitor has reported the sea & crowd status for First Cove yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit First Cove?

    October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near First Cove?

    Nearby: Lake Midway (lake, 3 km), Gilbert's Cove Lighthouse (beach, 11 km), Admiral Digby Museum (museum, 30 km), Point Prim Lighthouse (attraction, 32 km), Prim Point Lighthouse (beach, 32 km), Long Island Lakes (lake, 35 km).

    Is First Cove worth visiting?

    First Cove is listed as a notable beach in Nova Scotia on Spotwander.