Family Things To Do in Nova Scotia

I've listed this as a skatepark, but there is also a huge playground and a number of fields around the commons. It's really an amazing public space right in the heart of the city. ... More on KaBoom.org

There are actually 3 playgrounds at this site. Only one of them is safe to play on. The others are very worn and damaged ... More on KaBoom.org

Some great climbing located on an amazing beach. Just imagine hitting some hard boulder problems all day long when it's super hot out. Then you can just go hit up the ... More on RockClimbing

Victoria Beach Lighthouse Photograph courtesy Nova Scotia Archives and Records Victoria Beach Lighthouse was built in 1901 by John Roney on a parcel of land that was thirty meters back from the water and and nine meters above the ... More on LighthouseFriends.com

It's also great for families with the different activities being offered in the summer time. More on igougo

Sand and cobble beach on the Atlantic. Ramped boardwalks. Change house, showers, toilets, canteen. Supervised. More on GoingToTheBeach.com

Caution: Wildlife in this park includes the rare "naturist", a relatively uncommon species in Nova Scotia. These nude sunbathers tend to confine themselves to Mackerel Cove south of the main beach... More on Halifaxinfo.com

Rte 358, 14 km (9 mi) north of Canning through Pereau; 26 km (16 mi) north of Hwy 101, Exit 11. Two picnic areas: at the top and at the foot of Cape Blomidon. Red sand beach on the Minas Basin. 4-season trails, 14-km (9-mi) trail ... More on GoingToTheBeach.com

In operation since 1997, EarthSea Interpretations is a Nova Scotian partnership owned by Nancy Sherwood and David Cameron. It is dedicated to fostering sustainable relationships between people and between people and the planet. Along ... More on GoingToTheBeach.com

A provincial beach park site 84 km (51 mi) from Dartmouth on Rte 7 along the Eastern Shore. Turn right at Lake Charlotte. Supervised on weekends ... More on GoingToTheBeach.com

A provincial beach park 40 km (24 mi) southeast of Amherst on the Sunrise Trail, Rte 6, in Port Howe. An excellent supervised ... More on GoingToTheBeach.com