Beaches

On a sunny day, the shorelines of our lakes and oceans are everyone’s favorite playground. Check out our listing of the local beaches.

A 5-day Road Trip Through Southwestern Nova Scotia

Helen Earley Beaches, Local Stories and Adventures, News and Reviews, Past Events, Weekend Getaways

When we planned our multi-family road trip to Brier Island via the South Shore and Yarmouth and Acadian Shores, we totally underestimated how much there is to explore. It’s like when tourists hit Cape Breton, and try to do it all in 48 hours – it ...Read More

10 Things to Do in Nova Scotia with Kids

Helen Earley Beaches, Day Trips, Food & Drink, Lighthouses, Local Stories and Adventures, News and Reviews, Weekend Getaways

10 Things to Do in Nova Scotia with Kids Whether you stay on the mainland, or head to the mountains of Cape Breton, you’ll encounter friendly folks, reasonably priced accommodation, and plenty of things to do in your home province of Nova Scotia, Canada. ...Read More

17 Things to Do in Hubbards, Nova Scotia

Helen Earley Beaches, Day Trips, Farmers Markets, Food & Drink, Local Stories and Adventures, News and Reviews, Weekend Getaways

17 Things to Do in Hubbards, Nova Scotia There are so many things to do in Hubbards, Nova Scotia. Stunning beaches like Queensland, Cleveland and Fox Point are a stone’s throw away, and just around the corner, on the Aspotogan peninsula, the soft pepper-coloured ...Read More

Splish Splash! 8 Awesome Summer Playgrounds with Splash Pads (or fresh water) in Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and Sackville

Helen Earley Beaches, News and Reviews, Outdoor Pools, Parks & Pathways, Spray Parks

Where to go on a hot summer day in HRM? Check out our list of cool summer playgrounds with splash pads where you can have fun and cool off at the same time! 1. Westmount School Playground and Splash Pad The playground and splash ...Read More

Lessons at the Lake

Helen Earley Beaches, Cheapies & Freebies, Recreation Centres

We spent a lot of time at Halifax lakes and beaches last summer, thanks to Halifax Recreation’s program of FREE swimming lessons at Halifax beaches and outdoor pools. At Kearney Lake, my daughter’s class sizes were small, and by the end of the two-session ...Read More

The New Dingle Playground – A Challenging, Natural Playground with Great Views of the Northwest Arm

Helen Earley Beaches, News and Reviews, Parks & Pathways

We arrive at the new Dingle Playground on Remembrance Day, just before noon. A small cluster of children wait excitedly, their noses pressed up against a heavy green fence that separates them from the clean new playground structures, and the impressive new climbing tower. Tom ...Read More

Lake Banook

Family Fun Halifax Beaches, Parks & Pathways

Lake Banook is a freshwater lake located in Dartmouth within the Halifax Regional Municipality in Nova Scotia, Canada. It is home to three sprint canoe and kayak clubs, two rowing clubs, and has a claim to be the birthplace of ice hockey. ...Read More