Beresford: Salt Marshes, Beach and Nature

When planning a hotel stay in Beresford, you can focus on different interests: the salt marshes offer opportunities for nature observation, Beresford Beach has trails and water sports, and the seasonal Farmers Market adds local produce and food to the mix. Activities range from observing nature to walking the trails and getting out on the water. Which of these appeals to you most can shape your choice of destination.

Salt Marshes: Nature Observation and Photography

Beresford’s salt marshes are a notable destination for nature enthusiasts: they are home to the largest population of the Maritime Ringlet. The salt marshes also offer opportunities for birdwatching and photography. The presence of the Maritime Ringlet gives the area a distinctive natural history focus alongside birdwatching.

Visitors can also kayak in the salt marshes and look for the Maritime Ringlet. This brings together different interests: you can focus on birdwatching and photography, or experience the waterways by kayak while keeping an eye out for the species. Seasonal conditions and equipment availability may vary; check both before your trip.

At Beresford Beach

Beresford Beach has trails, two wooden boardwalks and an observation tower. This gives you several ways to enjoy the outdoors during a visit: you can follow the trails, walk along the boardwalks or visit the observation tower. Each feature appeals to different interests, from a stroll to the view from the tower. Individual facilities may change; check current information before your visit.

A floating chair is available at Beresford Beach for people with reduced mobility during the beach’s opening hours. Since availability is limited to those hours, check beach hours before your visit. Fat bikes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards are available to borrow free of charge at Beresford Beach. As availability may vary seasonally, check before your trip whether the equipment will be available during your visit.

Trails and Water Access

A forest trail for pedestrians and cyclists connects Beresford with Bathurst. It provides a non-motorized link between the two communities. When planning, you can distinguish this trail from the trails at Beresford Beach: the forest trail connects Beresford with Bathurst, while the beach trails are an amenity at the beach.

There are two named access points for boats in Beresford: a boat launch is located on Parc E Street near the arena, and a wharf is on rue des Chalets in Beresford (Belle-Baie). These refer to different locations. Check local access rules before using the boat launch.

Farmers Market and Play Areas

The Beresford Ecofriendly Farmers Market in East Beresford takes place every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. throughout the summer. It offers fresh produce, crafts, traditional and international foods, and unique local products. The market appeals to different interests than the trails and nature activities: food, prepared dishes and crafts are the focus here. Vendors and the product mix may vary seasonally. Be sure to confirm dates and hours for your travel year.

Parc Les Amis de la Santé has water fountains, various water buckets, swings and different play features. With its play and water elements, the park adds an activity of its own to the options at the beach and in the salt marshes. Individual play features may change.

Discover more destinations: Bathurst, Shippagan, Inkerman, Lamèque, Janeville, Salmon Beach, Bertrand, Tracadie-Sheila.

For the broader travel overview: Gloucester County.