Awe-Inspiring Nature Possibly my favourite natural phenomenon in Halifax is the daily migration of thousands of crows in the Clayton Park area. Their nightly congregation in the trees surrounding Mount St. Vincent University is something well known to most local residents. I compare it to a couple of awe-inspiring natural events I’ve witnessed […]
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5 Colourful Autumn Outdoor Adventures in Halifax
Subscribe on YouTube 5 Adventures, each accomplished in 2 hours or less. The custom-made maps are intended to be opened on your phone’s Google Maps app for use as a real-time GPS reference. Never rely solely on your phone for navigation and always carry a compass. It’s wise to carry an extra battery and a printed map as […]
Superlative Summer Sanctuaries: Swimming, Cycling, Paddling & Hiking Eco-Adventures From Halifax, Nova Scotia
When the temperature rises there’s no better place to be than Halifax, Nova Scotia with its plethora of picturesque parks, pristine lakes and preponderance of peaceful coastlines. In this article, I share my favourite hiking, biking, swimming and paddling day-trip destinations to beat the heat. Map: Nova Scotia Paddling Locations, Beaches & Swimming […]
Opinion Polls
Past Poll Results: Best Snowshoeing Destination: 1) Uniacke Estate Museum Park 2) Victoria Park 3) MacDonald Sports Park Favourite Winter Holiday Destination: 1) Long Lake Provincial Park. 2) Kearney Lake Trail System. 3) Tied – Fleming Park / Emera Skating Oval Best Spring Outing: 1) Duncan’s Cove. 2) Tied: High Head Trail, Long Lake Provincial Park, […]
Halifax Tree People
Located in some of my favourite hidden gems, meet the #HalifaxTreePeople! Learn about what natural forces have come together to create these amazing places, while taking in some of the best scenery Halifax has to offer. Don’t forget to #tag your experiences! #CharlieTheTree. Located on Charlies Lake, part of the Kearney Lake trail system in […]