Exploring the Municipality of Clare means taking in scenic coastal views, vibrant Acadian culture, and welcoming communities—but even the best days out need a quick pit stop now and then.
Whether you’re spending a sunny afternoon visiting local shops, enjoying a coastal walk, or attending one of Clare’s many festivals, it’s helpful to know where you can find clean, accessible public restrooms along the way.
Fortunately, Clare offers a range of convenient public facilities, so you can focus on enjoying your visit without worry. From community and park locations to well-placed amenities near popular destinations, you’re never far from a comfortable stop when you need it.
Take a moment to explore this article for a helpful list of public restrooms available throughout the Municipality of Clare.
Joseph et Marie Dugas Municipal Park (at farmer's market)
Location : 3239 Highway 1, Belliveau Cove, NS
Maintained by: Municipality of Clare
Season: Mid May to late October
Hours: 24 hrs/day- always open
Amenities: Flush toilets, sinks
Accessibility: All-gender (3 units), wheelchair accessible
Major’s Point Historic Site
Location: 245 Major’s Point Road, Belliveau Cove, NS
Maintained by: Municipality of Clare
Season: Mid May to late October
Hours: 24 hrs/day- always open
Amenities: Portable toilets (2); no sinks
Accessibility: All-gender, 1 wheelchair accessible
Bourneuf Wharf
Location : end of Bourneuf Wharf Road, Grosses Coques, NS
Maintained by: Municipality of Clare
Season: Mid May to late October
Hours: 24 hrs/day- always open
Amenities: Portable toilets (2); no sinks
Accessibility: All-gender, 1 wheelchair accessible
Rendez-vous de la Baie Visitor Centre
Location: 23 Lighthouse Road, Church Point (Université Sainte-Anne
Maintained by: Université Sainte-Anne
Season: Year-round
Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30 – 4:30 pm
Summer: also open on weekends, 9 am – 5 pm.
Amenities: Flush toilets, sinks
Accessibility: 1 All-gender, wheelchair accessible, baby change station and separate Men’s / Women’s restrooms
Saulnierville Station
Location: Rails to Trails, corner of Amirault Road and trail
Maintained by: Municipality of Clare
Season: Mid May to late October
Hours: 24 hrs/day- always open
Amenities: Portable toilet (1); no sinks
Accessibility: All-gender, wheelchair accessible
Meteghan Centre Beach
Location: end of Maxwellton Rd., Meteghan Centre, NS
Maintained by: Municipality of Clare
Season: Mid-May to late October
Hours: dawn to dawn
Amenities: Portable toilets (2); no sinks
Accessibility: All-gender, 1 wheelchair accessible
Meteghan Family Park (Le Petit Parc de Meteghan)
Location: 8139 Highway 1, Meteghan, NS
Maintained by: Meteghan Park Development Association
Season: April to end of October
Hours: dawn to dusk
Amenities: Flush toilets, sinks
Accessibility: All-gender, wheelchair accessible
Smugglers Cove Provincial Park
Location: 7651 Highway 1, Meteghan, NS
Maintained by: Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources
Season: May long weekend (Friday at noon) to Thanksgiving weekend (Monday at noon)
Hours: dawn to dusk
Amenities: Vault toilets (2), no sinks
Accessibility: All-gender, not wheelchair accessible
Cape Saint Mary Lighthouse Park
Location: Lighthouse Rd, Cape Saint Marys, NS
Maintained by: Municipality of Clare
Season: Mid May to late October
Hours: 24 hrs/day - always open
Amenities: Portable toilets (2); no sinks
Accessibility: All-gender, 1 wheelchair accessible
Mavillette Beach Provincial Park
Location: 295/335/395, John Doucette Road, Mavillette
Maintained by: Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources
Season: May long weekend (Friday at noon) to Thanksgiving weekend (Monday at noon)
Hours: dusk to dawn
Amenities: Vault toilets (2) at all 3 main parking lots; no sinks
Accessibility: All-gender, not wheelchair accessible
Wentworth Municipal Park
Location: 1558, Highway 340, Corberrie, NS
Maintained by: Municipality of Clare
Season: Mid May to late October
Hours: 24 hrs/day- always open
Amenities: Portable toilets (2); no sinks
Accessibility: All-gender (1 unit), wheelchair accessible
