Parks & Pathways

The leaves are just starting to change colour, and the weather is still great for getting outside and viewing the beautiful colours that Autumn in Nova Scotia has to offer! If you’re looking for a great way to spend a fall day outdoors with your family, here are 5 local
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Although school just started, we head right into a long weekend. With many workplaces, grocery stores, malls and most other retail stores closed, you will have the chance to slow down and put off your errands for another day. So if you have some extra time today and are looking
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Central Halifax is becoming a summer recreational paradise! The Halifax Commons are a renowned local beauty, featuring sports fields, picnic spaces, and the Emera Oval, and the 2023 addition of the aquatic complex makes a visit to the area truly worthwhile. The latest addition to the Commons opened a few
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Come to the Kidical Mass Halifax Spring Social – it’s a meet and greet for the Halifax family cycling community! Kidical Mass Halifax Spring Social Date: April 18, 2026 Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM Venue: Emera Oval, 5775 Cogswell Street, Halifax Website: www.hfx.bike/kidical-mass/rides/2026/ride-april-18/

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 only fun for the kids, but an essential
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Did you know that June 19th is National Picnic Day? Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is a wonderful destination for outdoor enthusiasts looking to enjoy a delightful picnic surrounded by picturesque landscapes and stunning coastal views. With numerous parks, beaches, and green spaces, here is a list of the top places
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If you’re looking for a great way to spend a day outdoors with your family, there are few activities better than hiking or walking. Luckily, if you’re in the Halifax area, you have plenty of options. Within 50 km of downtown Halifax, you’ll find a variety of trails that range
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  The Salt Marsh Trail is part of an old train railroad that has been transformed into a great part of the “Trans Canada Trail”. The trail provides a straight easygoing adventure for hikers and bikers alike. This trail is also a good option for cross-country skiing in the wintertime.
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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. It has several great swimming holes, swings, running
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Part of the Cole Harbour Parks and Trails Association. The main part of the Shearwater Flyer Trail is a 5km (3 mile) well groomed, flat trail located between trailheads on Bisset Rd.  and Caldwell Rd. This trail is perfect for bike riding or getting the kids out for a good
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