Water quality is always a concern in the summer. Beaches and lakes are constantly tested for a number of possible issues like E. coli and blue-green algae, but this years numbers are much higher than last years.
The famed lighthouse and rugged coastline attract up to 800,000 visitors yearly, but its beauty can be dangerous to those who do not keep off the black rocks.
Two drownings in Nova Scotia waterways in the past week have the province's Life Saving Association reminding residents and visitors to practice water safety, like wearing personal floatation devices and getting familiar with wind conditions and currents.