Good news, Halifax… campgrounds in HRM are open! With the official start to summer only weeks away, we are all excited to get outside and enjoy the sunshine and ocean air. With schools not yet on summer holidays, you can still have a great camping getaway without venturing too far
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Spend the weekend learning survival skills. Youth ages 9-14 will focus on fire-making, shelter-building, winter navigation, and other outdoor skills. Campers will build confidence and skills in the outdoors while making great new friends, and incredible memories. Winter Adventure Weekend for Youth Date: February 24 –26, 2023 Time: 6:00 am
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Nova Scotia has some amazing opportunities for winter sports, including several options for fun family skiing. How about a warm apres-ski drink at Wentworth, Pizza night at Ben Eoin, or an off-grid weekend in a rustic chalet at Ski Tuonela? In our Ultimate Guide to the best Nova Scotia ski hills,
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We took a road trip to Cape Breton Island, camped in a tent, attended a music festival and re-discovered our love for Celtic music. Ranked as the #1 island in Canada for the past five consecutive years, Cape Breton is rich with heritage and is a delight for history buffs,
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While HRM certainly has no shortage of beaches, sometimes it is nice to get out of town and create new experiences for ourselves and our families. When it is time for my family to escape the city, we regularly visit a sleepy little town on the northeastern coast of Nova
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White Point is a beachside playground for the whole family! Now offering day passes for 2022, White Point Beach Resort has made all of its amenities and activities accessible to everyone! If you are a local or are simply visiting the area, you are now able to spend the day
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White Point Beach Resort has been a longtime favourite destination for couples and families for its beautiful waterfront, charming accommodations, and peaceful setting. In the summer months, their spectacular 9-hole oceanfront golf course, pristine white sand beach, saltwater outdoor pool, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards will keep you active all day
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There are so many things to do in Shelburne, a charming harbourfront town located roughly two hours’ drive from Halifax, and home to the world’s only Whirligig and Weathervane Festival, held annually in September. Family attractions in the Shelburne region include beautiful white-sand beaches, important museums and cultural experiences –
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Geodesic domes are popping up like mushrooms all over the province – but how did this glamping craze begin? Explore the fascinating history of geodesic dome camping, and find out how, when, and where your family can experience geodesic dome camping in Nova Scotia. The History of the Geodesic Dome
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We contacted five of our favourite hotels and resorts to see what they had planned for Nova Scotia March Break …and the results were exciting! One Dartmouth hotel is offering a rate that includes room service pizza for the whole family, while White Point Beach Resort is offering an additional
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