Do You Believe in Public Access to Our Coastlines?

Give Back To The Coast That Gives You So Much!

Donate a wooden plank for the Cow Bay Boardwalk and help support a public coastal access initiative in Nova Scotia.

We Need Your Help!



Hard Won Success

After years of working towards permanent access to the pristine beaches and surf breaks in Cow Bay, we are pleased to announce that success is near. With your help we will make this public access a place for today’s and future generations to enjoy. Donate a wooden plank for the Cow Bay Boardwalk and help support a public coastal access initiative in Nova Scotia.
In early 2010, the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) purchased a stretch of coastal land in Cow Bay which give access to two surf breaks known as ‘Minutes’ and ‘Backyards.’ The land acquisition is a partnership between the residents and community of Cow Bay, HRM and the surfing community, represented by the Coastal Access Committee.

A Sustainable Future for Cow Bay

The land acquisition provides an important public access point for Nova Scotians. It offers a permanent and sustainable space for residents and coastal enthusiasts to enjoy a beautiful piece of pristine coastline. Construction of the parking area and boardwalk is to begin July, 2010.
Support from the community is a pre- condition of the land acquisition and toward this goal we are offering engraved boards on the property’s boardwalk for a minimum donation of $100 per board. All donations are welcome. The board can have your name on it, a friend’s name or the name of your business.

Donation Information

Please make all cheques out to the Halifax Regional Municipality. Tax receipts are available. Be sure to include your address and phone number. People interested can purchase boards at Emma’s Eatery in Eastern Passage, If Only Surfshop in the South End, Propeller Cold Beer Store in the North End and Kannon Beach Surf & Windsurf Shop in Lawrencetown.



Checks can be mailed directly to:

Coastal Access Committee
c/o Sean Kelly
5671 North street, apt #2
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3K 1N5

For additional information, please contact the Coastal Access Committee at coastalaccessns@gmail.com or call (902) 478-1146