Parks & Pathways

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

School is out. It’s Day 3 of summer holidays, the kids are already bored and you are wondering how to keep them amused for the next 9 weeks without breaking the bank. Luckily, HRM has so many great places to spend a lazy summer ...Read More

Presented by Boiron 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 ...Read More

The Spring Garden Area Business Association is pleased to host it’s 6th 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

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

The Halifax Public Gardens are a 16-acre oasis in the heart of downtown Halifax. Officially opened in 1867, The Halifax 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 Gardens ...Read More

The Young Naturalists Club (YNC) is a free experience for young scientists aged 7-12. It is a FREE nature club geared toward youth and their families. There are several chapters, including one in Halifax. With the Young Naturalists Club, your kids can learn more about the ...Read More