Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Halifax

Irene V. • June 7, 2015A great family atmosphere. Lots of shops, boats, history, and of course, ice cream!

Zach R. • June 3, 2016Gorgeous public park with plenty of flowers and trees to see and smell.

Royal LePage A. • May 18, 2013Stunningly peaceful trail run on the Dartmouth Side - Shubie Park is a great run whether you have 2 or 4 legs!

Blair L. • October 25, 2012Amazing place to bring your well socialized dog(s) for year round off leash fun. Bags are also provided near the entrances.

Kelly M. • August 16, 2013Do the tour as it's very investing and informative. take kids to the Tailer Shop to try on clothes and the School Room to try fountain pens and slates.

Walk Halifax • September 8, 2011Great views, fun water views and great eats. Your almost home, so why not plan for a good meal afterword.

Emily S. • July 14, 2012Great place for concerts but I would prefer to be able to stand on grass!

Barb L. • November 2, 2019Come for the climbing and stay for the post-workout meals. Or just go straight for the bacon!

Cameron C. • June 25, 2013Awesome! Sun and surf. The second beach is bigger and better.

Michael “Safety Michael” M. • October 13, 2012When you live by the Ocean once in your life you will never want to live anywhere else again. Lawrencetown Beach & Porters Lake together is one of the Top places to live in Canada!

Cara Q. • July 19, 2017Beautiful place to explore just outside the city!

Walk Halifax • September 8, 2011Enjoy the oldest area of the city. A great place to take a rest and listen to city around.

Colleen P D. • August 24, 2016Great dog park, just remember pick up your poo!

Deanna • February 7, 2016This is my favorite NS beach. You can walk out so far and it doesn't get very deep very fast.

Oz L. • May 27, 2015I wish there were more space like this in New York City. This place is awesome for kids.

vitaminwater n. • July 14, 2013small beach so it gets super busy by mid-day! get there before noon to snag your ideal spot!

Geoff S. • August 5, 2013Very clean white sand with lots of trails to explore.

Nikki T. • September 3, 2011great park good view sweet spot to chill with a cool drink.

Craig G. • January 17, 2015Excellent place for kids and parents to come. They have a great Cafe and the chili is amazing. Homemade by Stewart the owner.

Mekizo K. • September 15, 2015You can walk your dog (on a leash) nice little hike. Snorkelling, boogie boarding, kite boarding, boating. A place to picnic or rest after your bike ride on the rails to trails. Check out KeiKaiKoa!

Ian G. • October 11, 2011Great view and nice walk around around the coast - hard to believe its the Atlantic!

Adrian A. • August 13, 2013Great place to make your dog run around and there is also a play ground for kids to play.

Dante R. • August 3, 2020Nice and quiet, lots of open space.

Sharon H. • July 17, 2015Gets very crowded during the summer months

Irene V. • June 8, 2015The island is closed to visitors. However you can view the lighthouse from the boardwalk.