Murphy's Camping on the Ocean

Murphy's Camping on the Ocean We provide unforgettable outdoor experiences with untethered access to the Wild Islands. Soak up a sunset boat tour or challenge host Brian to a game of crib.
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Murphy Cove is a 7th generation coastal fishing village rooted in history as a hub of boat building, blacksmithing and rum running. Relax at our community campfire with a plate of complimentary freshly steamed mussels and listen to the strum of a guitar, tales of local folklore and the nearby waves of the Atlantic Ocean. A sea-lover's paradise! Come visit and enjoy a slice of old fashioned Nova Scotia hospitality!

The fall weather and cloud formations have been spectacular this year. We close for the season on Oct 15. There is still...
10/10/2024

The fall weather and cloud formations have been spectacular this year. We close for the season on Oct 15. There is still time for one last visit! Happy Thanksgiving.

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10/05/2024

We're set up at the at ! Come tie some knots with us!

Join us for some friendly competition this weekend! Learn some useful knots at the Nova Scotia Forest Festival this Satu...
10/03/2024

Join us for some friendly competition this weekend! Learn some useful knots at the Nova Scotia Forest Festival this Saturday, October 5th, at Memory Lane Heritage Village where we'll be introducing our brand new interactive knot tying station! The fastest time of the day to tie all 6 of the knots correctly will win a $100 gift certificate for any one of our Wild Islands scenic boat tours or Wild Islands adventure tours!

PLUS, all kids will receive a free day pass to our newest addition at Murphy’s Camping on the Ocean: the Wild Islands Coast Natural Playground! This knot tying station will be installed there following the Forest Festival. You'll also find a dory sandbox, wharf climbing structure, embankment slide, rock scramble, buoy swing, geology scavenger hunt, and one of the best views from a swing set around!

Find us near the Norm Hutt Boat Shop. See you there!

📖 A Heartwarming Surprise from 1980! 📖We received the most incredible surprise in the mail last week - a book from a gue...
09/06/2024

📖 A Heartwarming Surprise from 1980! 📖

We received the most incredible surprise in the mail last week - a book from a guest who stayed at our campground way back in 1980! And guess what? Chapter 23 is all about their memorable stay with us and their interactions with Leigh, my grandfather and founder of Murphy's Camping on the Ocean, as he filleted haddock in the old building on our wharf.

The attached picture was taken in 1962 but it would have been similar as to how Marian experienced it in 1980.

It's amazing to think how our campground has left such a lasting impression for so many years. To see our story as part of their journey is a true honour!

Thank you to Marian Elliott for this wonderful surprise! It's moments like these that remind us of the countless memories we've helped families craft over the years!

Let us know in the comments what lasting memories you've had at Murphy's Camping on the Ocean!

Did you know our "100 Islands, 100 Minutes" adventure tour includes a guided coastal hike on one of the Wild Islands? Wi...
08/09/2024

Did you know our "100 Islands, 100 Minutes" adventure tour includes a guided coastal hike on one of the Wild Islands? Witness firsthand the effects of climate change and sea level rise on these low lying exposed coastal islands. Discover the 12,000 year old landmark features left behind from last glacial period. Learn how the wild islands formed 300 million years ago.

Reserve your spot online at: https://www.murphyscamping.ca/ocean-experiences/100-islands-100-minutes/

The Clam Harbour Beach Sandcastle Competition is just around the corner! It’s going to be an amazing day filled with san...
08/09/2024

The Clam Harbour Beach Sandcastle Competition is just around the corner! It’s going to be an amazing day filled with sandy creativity, incredible sand sculptures, and a chance to have loads of beach fun. Be sure to pay a visit on August 18th, show off your sandcastle skills, and soak up the sun! ☀️

https://www.facebook.com/clamharboursandcastle

Are you in search of some local activities happening during your upcoming stay with us? Look no further than the Sheet H...
08/08/2024

Are you in search of some local activities happening during your upcoming stay with us? Look no further than the Sheet Harbour Lions Seaside Festival for days worth of coastal charm, local flavours, and vibrant entertainment.

This playful little seal was spotted during some recent underwater filming. As you can see, he was very curious about th...
08/08/2024

This playful little seal was spotted during some recent underwater filming. As you can see, he was very curious about the stationary camera that was left underwater for several hours.

Each year we welcome researchers, photographers, and videographers who use Murphy's Camping on the Ocean as their gateway to explore the vast and ever changing Wild Islands Coast. Nature's beauty never ceases to amaze!

Photo Credit: Coraxfilm Germany

Hold onto your hats! Our 2024 boat tours have begun! Our first "100 Islands, 100 Minutes" tours of the season were a bla...
05/31/2024

Hold onto your hats! Our 2024 boat tours have begun! Our first "100 Islands, 100 Minutes" tours of the season were a blast!

Reserve your spot on one of our Wild Island Adventures today! Visit our website to learn more and book online: https://www.murphyscamping.ca/ocean-experiences/

Guests from Quebec enjoying a wonderful day and some fabulous Eastern Shore lobster!  , , , ,
05/30/2024

Guests from Quebec enjoying a wonderful day and some fabulous Eastern Shore lobster! , , , ,

This looks like a great weekend to jumpstart the 2024 camping season. Double digit temperatures and the Coldwater Seafoo...
05/28/2024

This looks like a great weekend to jumpstart the 2024 camping season. Double digit temperatures and the Coldwater Seafood Festival. Come on out and visit the Eastern Shore!
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Wondering what seafood "Tastes" you'll get to enjoy at the Cold Waters Seafood Festival next weekend? Check out the vendor list below and make a plan to feast the days away on June 1st & 2nd!

Afishionado Fishmongers: Oysters on the Half Shell, Smoked Salmon Samples

Goodies By Cee Gee: Cookies, Pastries, Coffee/Tea, Lemonade, Sodas

The Henley House Pub & Restaurant: Seafood Chowder

La Cusine de Brigette: Fish Burgers, Coconut Cream Pie

Lake Charlotte Area Heritage Society: Whole Steamed Lobster, Steamed Clams

Memory Lane Heritage Village: Fishcakes and Baked Beans, Cookhouse Chow

Noor’s Mediterranean Kitchen: Fish Tacos, Fish Biryani

Sober Island Brewing Company: Oyster Stout & Other Craft Beer Samples

The Bandwagon Foodtruck: Lobster Sliders, Steamed Mussels, Scallops

Non-seafood items will be available to purchase at the festival as well as drinks & sweets so there's something for even the non-seafood lover in your crew.

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So, mark your calendars and head downeast on June 1st & 2nd for great eats, live music, and family fun on the grounds of Memory Lane Heritage Village in Lake Charlotte NS (less than 1 hour from Halifax).

Find all the tasty details and plot your course at coldwatersfestival.com

Please Note: Memory Lane does not allow pets on the Heritage Village grounds.

Yippee we are open! The 2024 season has begun.
05/15/2024

Yippee we are open! The 2024 season has begun.

It's opening week! Here are the Top 5 Reasons to visit Murphy’s early in the camping season: 1) Lobster Season on the Ea...
05/14/2024

It's opening week! Here are the Top 5 Reasons to visit Murphy’s early in the camping season:

1) Lobster Season on the Eastern Shore. From April 20 to June 20 watch the fishing boats as they cruise around our shores hauling the days catch and then enjoy a lobster dinner from your campsite, is there anything better?

2) Quieter days around the campground. Enjoy a more relaxed pace, less boat traffic and time to just sit and take in the sights and sounds of the ocean.

3) More birds and wildlife are out enjoying spring before the hot temperatures of peak summer begin.

4) Experience the fog. Warm up with a cup of in the ‘Sailors' Rest’ as you watch the fog roll in around the islands off of our shore.

5) The earlier you start, the more summer you get to enjoy! Let’s face it, winter is long, so enjoy as much of the spring and summer as you can before we’re all hibernating again.

So what are you waiting for? Book today at www.murphyscamping.ca

Only two weeks until our 2024 camping season begins, don't miss out on this unique camping experience along Nova Scotia'...
05/01/2024

Only two weeks until our 2024 camping season begins, don't miss out on this unique camping experience along Nova Scotia's most pristine and wild coast. Reserve your site today at https://www.murphyscamping.ca

Looking for your gateway to the Wild Islands? Use our boat launch and enjoy visiting the islands! Our boat launch opens ...
04/11/2024

Looking for your gateway to the Wild Islands? Use our boat launch and enjoy visiting the islands! Our boat launch opens May 15, along with our campground.

As a follow up to our virtual reality video from yesterday, we had a virtual photo tour done at the end of the 2023 seas...
04/05/2024

As a follow up to our virtual reality video from yesterday, we had a virtual photo tour done at the end of the 2023 season and you can now virtually walk through our entire campground!

https://www.google.com/maps/@44.7746752,-62.7576548,3a,75y,147.84h,88.69t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sAF1QipMPszvhi4bJ0btk9Aq0zEpEw4lXqP4WMfwppRrp!2e10!7i8192!8i4096?entry=ttu

Remember that each 360 degree photo represents a moment in time and the entire campground took several hours over the span of 2 days to capture. Therefore, you'll see trailers and RVs coming and going, tents and boats magically appearing and disappearing, people in two different locations at once! Most importantly, things may have changed since this tour was photographed in September 2023 (spoiler alert: they have!)

Book whichever campsite suits your fancy online at: https://www.murphyscamping.ca/online-bookings/

This virtual reality video offers a great glimpse of what you can experience when you stay with us, including our wild i...
04/04/2024

This virtual reality video offers a great glimpse of what you can experience when you stay with us, including our wild islands scenic boat tours and kayak rentals, plus many other things to see and do in our area!

The video is best viewed on your mobile device so you can more easily rotate the camera 360 degrees. Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNzZvQLgZrQ

If this piques your interest, you can book any of our ocean experiences at the following link: https://www.murphyscamping.ca/ocean-experiences/ocean-experiences-schedule-and-booking/

Or you can book your camping and accommodations online here: https://www.murphyscamping.ca/online-bookings/

Explore the off-the-beaten path adventures along Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore. Experience the turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, and pristine wilderness t...

Did you know that the Wild Islands Coast is home to the majority of Class 1 beaches in Nova Scotia?Camillo Botero, visit...
04/04/2024

Did you know that the Wild Islands Coast is home to the majority of Class 1 beaches in Nova Scotia?

Camillo Botero, visiting scholar from Colombia's Sergio Arboleda University, specializes in coastal management. He has studied beaches around the world and spent the summer of 2023 surveying as many of Nova Scotia's beaches as he could. He managed to visit 149 beaches! In this radio interview, he describes his research and future opportunities.

https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1.7034723

Explore the Wild Islands on one of tours or explore on our own with an island drop off adventure. Visit https://www.murp...
03/08/2024

Explore the Wild Islands on one of tours or explore on our own with an island drop off adventure.

Visit https://www.murphyscamping.ca to book your ocean experience or contact us by phone at 902-772-2700

We're hiring for an NSCC Co-op position!-Are you passionate about nature and sustainability?-Do you dream of operating y...
03/04/2024

We're hiring for an NSCC Co-op position!
-Are you passionate about nature and sustainability?
-Do you dream of operating your own business someday?
-Do you get excited about unforgettable outdoor experiences?

If you're attending an NSCC Tourism Program and you answered yes to any of the above, we'd love to talk with you about this job opportunity!

Learn more and apply online at: https://www.murphyscamping.ca/our-campground/employment/

Pursue your passion for adventure at Murphy’s Camping on the Ocean Everyone should have regular opportunities to experience the wild. That’s why it’s our mission to provide unforgettable outdoor experiences with untethered access to the Wild Islands. Come join our growing team providing unforg...

Spring is in the air! And that means it's time to start planning your summer adventures! Wild islands, boat tours, kayak...
03/04/2024

Spring is in the air! And that means it's time to start planning your summer adventures! Wild islands, boat tours, kayaking, hiking, picnics, beaches, beer, history, seafood chowder. Enough said. Consider your summer plans sorted – the Eastern Shore is calling. We'll see you here!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdqIEceqaOQ

Book your adventure today: https://www.murphyscamping.ca/

Plan a trip to Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore and experience some of Nova Scotia's hidden gems. Murphy's Camping on the Ocean, in Tangier, offers campsites just...

02/29/2024
Looking to add to your camping experience? We have packages and add-ons available including a kayak rental and lobster d...
02/23/2024

Looking to add to your camping experience? We have packages and add-ons available including a kayak rental and lobster dinner!

Book your adventure today: https://www.murphyscamping.ca/

"People won't protect nature unless they appreciate it, enjoy it, come to love it. And you don't love something that you...
02/22/2024

"People won't protect nature unless they appreciate it, enjoy it, come to love it. And you don't love something that you don't have any contact with" - Martin Wilison

We couldn't agree more Martin!

Everyone should have regular opportunities to experience the wild. That’s why it’s our mission to provide unforgettable outdoor experiences with untethered access to the Wild Islands.

If you need more convincing, here's a TV episode that talks in depth about what makes the Wild Islands so unique and important.

S1E4: If you haven't heard of the 100 Wild Islands off Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore, you are in for a treat. This is a place on an epic scale. An entire archi...

Skip the chocolates and roses this year, book your weekend camping getaway or wild island adventure!
02/14/2024

Skip the chocolates and roses this year, book your weekend camping getaway or wild island adventure!

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308 Murphys Road
Tangier, NS
B0J3H0

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm

Telephone

902-772-2700

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