Parks & Pathways

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

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

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

Every Sunday between June 16th and September 22nd, the Public Gardens will host its annual Summer Concert Series. All concerts will take place at the Bandstand from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. This is great fun for the whole family. Join the regulars, the ...Read More

Halifax Bike Week is part of Nova Scotia Bike Week – a festival that celebrates cycling! Whether you are a top trickster, or still using training wheels, there will be something for you during Bike Week. Bike Week is a week-long celebration of cycling in the ...Read More

The Halifax Citadel National Historic Site opens for the 2019 season on Tuesday, May 7th.  The big event will be celebrated with 78th Highlander pageantry, pipes and drum performances, guided tours, and of course the historic noon gun. Planning some summer fun? Why not sign your kids ...Read More

Join in the fun at the Shubenacadie Wildlife Park as they celebrate Duck Day! Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and the Shubenacadie Wildlife Park will be presenting a day of family fun including a FREE BBQ, live entertainment, face painting, crafts, nest box building, critter ...Read More