Parks & Pathways
Young Naturalists Club Field Trip
Join the YNC for a winter snowshoe or hike. No snowshoes? No problem! The YNC has secured several pairs that are available to borrow. Contact them for details. Send an email to Karen at ynchalifax@yncns.ca to register! Young Naturalists Field Trip – Winter Snowshoe or Hike When: Sunday, March 1st,
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The Dingle Playground – A Challenging, Natural Playground with Great Views of the Northwest Arm
Published November 12, 2016 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 Jangaard,
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Hiking Toddler-Style: One Kilometre per Hour on The St. Margaret’s Bay Trail
Published November 25, 2015 It’s a gorgeous Nova Scotia fall day. My husband and I have planned a brisk family walk along the St. Margaret’s Bay ‘Rails to Trails’ Trail, starting at the former French Village Station in Tantallon. Our 2-year old will soon fall asleep in the Mountain Buggy stroller (we predict)
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Cole Harbour Heritage Park
This lovely stretch of trails leads through historic Cole Habour properties including old homesteads and other beautiful sites. It is perfect for families with well-maintained washrooms along the trail, streams, bridges and other sites. Cole Harbour Heritage Park Contact Info: Address: Take the 207, turn right on to Bisset Road large
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