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Nova Scotia Outdoor Winter Activity Guide

     Community rinks, ponds & lakes for skating. Sledding hills, cross-country skiing & snowshoeing trails (including free snowshoe lending & rental locations).       Add a location using this map, or contact me with info. Click on icons for more details. Be safe! Minimum ice thickness should be 15-20cm. Map *Ensure a minimum ice […]

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Nova Scotia Camping Guide

Nova Scotia Camping Map      A comprehensive map of campsites throughout Nova Scotia.  Whether you’re backpacking, camping in the backcountry or out for a family adventure, this map will help you plan your trip.  Click on any campground’s icon to get more info. Private Campgrounds, Provincial Parks & Backpacking Hostels: Map created by HalifaxTrails.ca […]

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Essential Gear For The Outdoor Enthusiast

     Over the years I’ve accumulated lots of outdoor gear. Eventually, they fall into 3 categories. First: Gear that I rarely ever use due to size/weight/impracticality.  Second: Poor quality gear that didn’t last more than an outing or two.   Third:  The holy grail of gear that has become an everyday carry and proven itself to […]

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Up Your Instagram: 10 Epic Landscape Photoshoot Locations Near Halifax, Nova Scotia

That meal probably tasted better than it looked, and no one really cares about your 50th pet photo this month.  It’s time to level-up your social media feeds with some attention-grabbing photos.

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Beginner’s Guide To Snowshoeing

     If you’ve never tried snowshoeing before, you’re missing out.  If you like hiking, but do a lot less of it in winter, snowshoeing is the answer to get you back outdoors.  It’s fantastic exercise, and a simple way to get out and explore what makes winter enjoyable.      The great thing about […]