Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Halifax

"Explore the forested trails and military monuments at Point Pleasant Park, located at the south end of Halifax. There, you can see old artillery batteries such as the Prince of Wales Tower, the oldest tower in North America. The park’s roots can be traced back as early as the 17th century, and the city of Halifax actually rents the site from the British Government for 1 shilling a year."

"My dog walker Tony takes me here most weekdays with his pack of dogs, and my uncle Andrew usually takes me on Wednesdays and or Fridays."

"It is a 75-hectare wooded park that has 39kms of walking paths. There is also a beach for swimming and an off-leash dog walking area."

"Being a historic port city, Halifax has an amazing waterfront. The Halifax Waterfront stretches from the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 all the way to the Historic Properties. Along the way, you’ll find the Halifax Seaport, the cultural district extending from Piers 19 to 23 includes the Halifax Farmers’ Market, a university, retailers, artisans and more."

"The Halifax Waterfront is a unique part of Halifax history and what the city is today. The boardwalk is the best way of exploring the waterfront and finding amazing shops, cafes, and galleries. The Waterfront is ever-changing, so it always worth a visit with the kids."

"The Canadian Scientific Ship CSS Acadia, berthed at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, was built for the Canadian hydrographic service in 1913, the first vessel specifically designed to survey Canada's northern waters. But her career extended long beyond surveying ice-infested waters of Hudson Bay. As a guard ship in Halifax Harbor, Acadia was damaged in the Halifax Explosion in 1917, and is the only vessel still afloat today to have survived the disaster."

"The Nova Scotia Centre for Craft and Design is a gallery that highlights the work of local artists. There is no single style as the works cover the gamut from traditional art to ceramics and other modern art forms. After you visit the gallery, you can check out the gift shop that has arts and crafts from local artists for sale."

"Kearney Beach is a lovely sandy beach where you can sit back and relax, or splash around in the water. Along with the lake, there is a playground that the kids will enjoy. There are challenging trails around the lake that you can hike if you are up for the challenge."

"This heritage farm is a living museum that is dedicated to preserving and interpreting Cole Harbour’s agricultural past and developing an understanding of animals, farming, and plants today. There is traditional livestock that you can meet and learn about while visiting the farm. Cole Harbour Heritage Farm"

"The Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum is about a 15-minute drive from downtown Halifax, at 471 Poplar Drive. Dedicated to preserving Cole Harbour’s agricultural past they have a wonderful selection of animals, a garden and tea room. The site has eight heritage buildings, dating from 1780 to 1938."

"Lawrencetown, Eastern Shore | ~40 mins drive from Downtown Halifax. Lawrencetown is one of the most well-known beaches in Nova Scotia, primarily gaining popularity for its world-class surfing conditions. Lawrencetown is a quintessential Nova Scotia beach, featuring sand, rocks, cliffs, beach grass, big surf and surrounded by wildlife."

"Lawrencetown beach is located 25 minutes away from Halifax by road. It is a popular beach for the local and international surfing community. The beach stretches out for 1.5 km and has beautiful views of the ocean."

"Housed in the former 1918 Canadian National Railway Station. Traces the history of the railway and early development of this region, with a collection that includes five railway cars, photographs, maps, posters, tickets, artifacts (such as baggage wagons and a sled), a small library and gift shop. Open mid-May to October."

"Learn the story of Nova Scotia railways at the Musquodoboit Harbour Railway Museum on Route 7. Examine the posters, tickets, maps and photographs in the Canadian Northern Railway station of 1918. Don’t forget to stop for ice cream on the way out!"

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"Springhouse is a small café located at the Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market. I ducked in for lunch one day and ordered the grilled wrap – roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, potatoes, veggie pâté, and a side of Caesar sauce. It was a light, delicious lunch, one I’d go back for again."