Parks & Pathways

  The Annual Hope For Wildlife Open House will be on Sunday, August 25th, with FREE admission, a barbecue, wildlife demonstrations, games and much more! This unique event welcomes the public to take a behind-the-scenes look at wildlife rehabilitation in Nova Scotia. Note that ...Read More

Join in the fun at the Shubenacadie Wildlife Park as they get Wild About Butterflies! You will have a chance to learn all about Nova Scotia’s butterflies including the endangered Monarch Butterfly. There will be a limited amount of milkweed seeds available for visitors ...Read More

Join Parks Canada and ‘Learn to Camp’ at York Redoubt National Historic Site! Enjoy a great night of camping without having to invest hundreds of dollars in camping gear. Bring the whole family for a night that they will never forget in the great ...Read More

  Playgrounds. The laughter as the toddler on the swing soars for the sky, the squeal as the preschooler rockets down the slide, and the sense of accomplishment as the school-ager finally makes it all the way across the monkey bars. Playgrounds are not ...Read More

Outdoor picnics are great family fun! Here’s our list of 5 great places to picnic in the Halifax-Dartmouth Area. 1. Public Gardens The Halifax Public Gardens are the perfect place to picnic in the summertime. Try setting up your basket in the grassy area on ...Read More

The Halifax Public Gardens are a 16-acre oasis in the heart of downtown Halifax. Officially opened in 1867, The Public Gardens have retained much of their original Victorian character thanks to a series of talented superintendents, chief horticulturists, and gardeners. Through their efforts, the Public ...Read More

The Spring Garden Area Business Association is pleased to host their 7th Annual Children’s Festival! Stop into Victoria Park, on Spring Garden Road (opposite the Public Gardens) for a fun morning in the city. There will be bouncy castles, face painting, a petting zoo, ...Read More