Canoe Kayak Nova Scotia in conjunction with the Department of Health and Wellness, has developed a series of web based maps of our coastal areas called Water Trails that provide information on access and resources for those planning a coastal trip.

Sea Kayak Routes and Coastal Water Tails

You can access public coastal access information from our CKNS Google Map or download directly in PDF format here:
Halifax area east to West Quoddy: Halifax1, Halifas2, Halifax3
Far Eastern Shore water access points for Ecum Secum to Guysborough, Country Harbour to Little Dover, and Canso Marina to Mulgrave. 
Halifax to Tantallon, Tantallon to Lunnenburg, Southshore1, Shouthshore2, Shelburne1, Shelburne2, 

In addition to the coastal trails, the Southwest Paddlers Association has updated the information about sites in the Southwest section of the water trail. See their data online: Southwest Paddlers – Nova Scotia