Originally posted: June 1, 2026 by Larry Peach.
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: 8 am - 9 pm
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: dawn to dusk
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
Fun facts: In 2019, the Municipality of Clare hired JD Composites Inc. to build the shelter housing the toilets at Cape Saint Mary Lighthouse Park using PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) core foam green technology. The equivalent of 26,000 recycled standard plastic bottles PET was used for the project. This long-lasting material lends itself well to outdoor applications due to its resistance to rot, mildew, insects, and wind. The JD Composites restroom model has been replicated in several locations throughout Clare since introduced at the Cape site.
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: dawn to dusk
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
