Local Stories and Adventures
A 5-day Road Trip Through Southwestern Nova Scotia
When we planned our multi-family road trip to Brier Island via the South Shore and Yarmouth and Acadian Shores, we totally underestimated how much there is to explore. It’s like when tourists hit Cape Breton, and try to do it all in 48 hours  – it just can’t be done! But we
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The Best Places to Stay in Peggy’s Cove
The Best Places to Stay in Peggy’s Cove Peggy’s Cove, only 45 minutes from downtown Halifax, is a fantastic place to spend a couple of nights with the kids, who will never get tired of clambering over the rocks, or eating ice cream. But beyond the rocks, there is so
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17 Things to Do in Hubbards, Nova Scotia
17 Things to Do in Hubbards, Nova Scotia There are so many things to do in Hubbards, Nova Scotia. Stunning beaches like Queensland, Cleveland and Fox Point are a stone’s throw away, and just around the corner, on the Aspotogan peninsula, the soft pepper-coloured sand and cool, clear waters of
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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 Day We Went Summer Roller Skating at The Oval
We hadn’t planned to visit The Emera Oval, but during a walk across the Halifax Commons, one sunny day this week, it just happened. The result was a super fun-filled family adventure, in the heart of Halifax. And the best part? Â We didn’t spend a dime! Once my kids caught
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