Pleasant Drive Beach
Pleasant Drive Beach
Pleasant Drive Beach is on Petpeswick Lake, which has a swimming area with lifeguards on duty during the summer months. The lake is popular with anglers as bullheads, white perch and brown trout are commonly caught in the lake.
LIFEGUARDS SUPERVISION
There are active lifeguards on duty Monday to Friday beginning on July 4th to August 31 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m on fair weather days only. There will be no lifeguard supervision on Saturday and Sunday.
SAFETY
There are red bouys installed at this beach to indicate where it is safe to swim.
When swimming at any beach you should follow these safety guidelines.
- Swim with a buddy
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Children Under the Age of 8 must be accompanied by an Adult in the Water and Must stay within Arms Reach at all times.
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No Boats, Kayaks, Canoes in the supervise area
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No Smoking or Vaping on the beach
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No alcohol on the beach
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No Pets on the Beach
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No Barbeques on the Beach
ACCESSIBILITY
- none
WATER TESTING
Municipal staff regularly test the water quality for bacteria levels at all supervised municipal beaches, as well as one unsupervised beach, during the summer months (July 1 - August 31). Know your swimming limitations if you choose to swim in unsupervised bodies of water.
Click here for information on Algae Blooms
EQUIPMENT LENDING
Items to be added in 2022
SWIMMING LESSONS
FREE swimming lessons are offered at most HRM beaches. To see what levels are available or to register visit www.halifax.ca/myrec or call 902-490-6666 or online at .