Indoor rock climbing has been steadily gaining popularity among both children and adults alike. The benefits of this activity extend far beyond the sheer excitement and adrenaline rush it provides. For kids in particular, indoor rock climbing offers an array of physical, mental, and social advantages that contribute to their
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If you live in Nova Scotia, it is probably not news to you that there is a growing ticks problem. The bad news is that their population is only expected to increase as the climate continues to warm. The good news is, there are things you can do to help
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The community programs are practical ‘hands-on’ sessions brought to you by local residents. These projects range from batch cooking and community meals, getting outside to explore the neighbourhood, sharing cultural knowledge and traditions, as well as making, crafting, building, repairing and much more. Every One Every Day Kjipuktuk / Halifax
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This charming little children’s shop has home decor, children’s clothing & toys and hosts events, popups, and workshops. Check out their website for monthly events like mini photoshoots, and Little Friend Fridays where you can bring yourself and your littles to mingle, play and just hang out. Flora James Shop
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Masstown Market is a popular destination for both locals and visitors to Nova Scotia. Located just off the Trans-Canada Highway in Masstown, this market offers a unique shopping experience that combines fresh local produce, delicious food, and a variety of specialty products. With its wide range of offerings, Masstown Market
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Halifax Regional Municipality is home to beautiful landscapes, world-class attractions, and gorgeous hotels that accommodate the hundreds of thousands of visitors we get each year.  But, Halifax is not just for tourists. In fact, sometimes it is nice to plan an escape without veering too far from home. When a
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The new Youth Poet Laureate position is open to any HRM resident between the ages of 12 and 21. Applications are open until April 1st at 5:00 pm. Find full details here. Youth Poet Laureate Program 2023/2024 Apply before: April 1st , 2023 Time: 5:00 pm Website:  www.halifax.ca/parks-recreation/arts-culture-heritage/poet-laureate

Xena’s Bread and Butter is the realization of a labour of love for two Filipino Canadians that use to spend their days working as homecare workers and their nights baking in a borrowed kitchen. Offering unique Filipino-inspired treats in an interactive, totally instagrammable setting- we had to check out what
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If you know a young child or toddler who loves to touch objects, ask questions, and use their imagination, then join in the fun at Wee Wild Ones at the Museum of Natural History – a program where kids under 5 and their caregivers can explore the wonders of nature. Wee
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Would your family enjoy spending the night alone in an 18th Century fortress…with only a single sheet of canvas between you and the elements? How about the freedom to explore the restored town, beach and trails throughout the night, and then again the next morning, before any visitors or staff arrive? With
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