The Halifax Ghost Walk was established in 1990 and is the oldest Ghost Walk in North America. Enjoy a historic walk through the streets of Halifax at night with spinning tales of ghosts, pirates, hauntings, buried treasures, and other mysterious things from our city’s rich past. Children under 10 can
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Join a spirited tour of Halifax’s historic fort after dark and discover the Citadel’s haunted secrets and fascinating history. Wander by candlelight along the fort’s ramparts, dungeons, and dimly lit passageways in this thrilling and one-of-a-kind haunting experience. This event is great for teens, but probably not so good for
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Have you ever been lucky enough to enjoy the pleasure of a round of golf on a beautiful sunny day? Nothing quite compares to the feeling you get when you sink the putt. Why not share the joys of this sport with your family? Like most things, practice makes perfect,
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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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Kick off the summer in a big way with the first North by Night Market of the season! This pop-up style party with food, music, artisanal goods and lots of North End flair is sure to be a good time! This event is definitely suitable for young families who like
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The Craig Gallery at Alderney Landing wants to help you cultivate your creativity, and try new artistic activities this summer. Art Carts are all-ages workshops offered every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday throughout the summer that explore a variety of different subject matter including watercolour painting, shell mending, crown making and
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It’s time to think about summer – and that means time to research the best summer camps! Whether your kids are into sports or art, enrichment or exploration, we have some recommendations for you in our 2022 Halifax and Area Summer Camp Guide, featuring our top picks for summer fun in
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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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The ice has gone, but that’s no reason to stop skating at the Halifax Oval! Head down to the Halifax Commons for some fun summer Skating at the Emera Oval. In-line/Roller Skate, Bike, Scooter, Skateboard are welcome to whizz around the concrete track, which, to share a bit of trivia,
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The South Shore Exhibition (The Big Ex) is back, and this year they have something for the whole family. Happening Tuesday, July 26- Sunday, July 31, 2022, The South Shore Exhibition is 6 days packed full of family-friendly events like a kids petting barn, arts and crafts, fair rides, and
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