Nature and Outdoors
Just taking a walk in Halifax Public Gardens will make you never want to leave. From the shimmering pond full of ducks, to the beautfiul flowers and majestic trees, it will give you a sense of calmness and peace. The best place to go to reduce any stress or just to get outside your house.
Halifax Public Gardens Official Website
Point Pleasant Park is a place you'll never forget. It is on the tip of the Halifax peninsula, so there is water surrounding the park. There are several hiking trails, biking trails, preserved ruins of early fortifications, beaches, sports courts, dog-walking areas, and so much more.
Point Pleasant Park Official Website
Originally known as the Canada Games Oval, the Emera Oval is a permanent skating rink that is the size of three NHL hockey rinks. You can go in-line skating in the summer and figure skating in the winter!
Emera Oval Official Website
Hatfield Farm offers so many different activities for you and your family.; everything from a petting zoo, to wagon and sleigh rides! Stay at the main farmhouse for petting zoo and pony rides, or take the wagon to Fort Clayton: the home of a fantastic indoor games centre including The Rubber Rodeo.
Hatfield Farm Official Website
Long Lake Provincial Park is very large in size and is only 15 minutes away from downtown Halifax. Lakeside views, streams, rivers, vegetation, beaver dams, birds and wildlife you wouldn’t expect to see amidst an urban area. There's even several activities such as kayaking and paddle boarding!
The Beechville Lakeside Timberlea Rails to Trails (The BLT Trail) is 13 kilometres long, passing by several large lakes, a small waterfall, and diverse natural areas, including wetlands. This well-maintained trail is level and accessible for cyclists, walkers, and ATV users.
BLT Trail Official Website
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