We visited Wolfville for the first time & wanted to know if the Waterfront park closed at 5 pm or…read moredusk. The staffed center closes at 5 but you can visit the park in the evening. We visited July 8th and walked the trail & the dyke path. Definitely recommend insect repellent! I think saying you get cliff views from this park is taking liberties unless you have superior distance vision but it was a nice place to visit end of day after dinner. **ALSO: we got to the parking lot via GASPEREAU which is not how online driving directions app routed us!

This park is located near the city Center of Wolfville. It has great views of Blomidon and there…read moreare several plaques nearby to read about local flora and fauna. This is said to be the world's smallest harbour. Close by is a trail for walking made of former railway tracks. A great spot for nature lovers, those who like to relax for a picnic and so on. Plenty of quaint shops around the corner and more than enough free parking.

Give yourself the whole day to really explore. (6-8 hours). Wear comfortable shoes so you can…read morefully hike/climb where you want to, bring snacks and water to take a lunch break at one of the many beautiful picnic benches, and wear a swimsuit under your clothes/pair of flip flops to change into when you want to play closer to the waters. The price is per person, not per car.

This review is from two points of view, tourist and disability access…read more As with anything within the Fundy area, please take into effect weather and tides The cost was about $9 plus tax and it was good for one day only (other places offer two day passes) This places serves two venues, driving touring and hiking tourist. For the hiking touring, this place is probably your dream come true. The day I as here, the visibility was nill at best. I did go down to one view point where I could somewhat make out a rock formation with a tree on it. They call it a flower pot. The rest of the drive, was just that a drive due to lack of visibility. On my way back the fog lifted enough that I could make cliffs and rocky bottom... I will say that the signage in the page is poor. You come to a lookout for a beach, and to take the trail down you don't know whether to take the trail to the left or right from the lookout. Also unlike other Fundy locations, the signage in regards to the trails (difficulty etc) was poor as well. Never found the beach below. Disability access... yes there are boardwalk spots and boardwalk lookouts... but to get to them is another story! Wheelchair access from my point of view is little to none. For the walking impaired, there are stairs everywhere and some that gave a new level of difficulty. not just to me but also a service dog.... I'm not really impressed, but I did get some good pictures with the receding fog... I recommend thinking twice, if not a third time regarding this place... I look forward to what others have to say about this place. Parking was ample. Staff... saw some but there was no interaction (they were mowing) and the lady at the gate was not what I would call pleasant.

We visited this park at high tide as part of a cruise ship excursion. We loved it! It was great to…read moreget there at high tide and see how crazy low it gone in the three hours we were there! Great walk around the beach and rocks as the tide goes down. Lots of park benches around and a nice lighthouse with gift shop and snacks. Great signage, do wish there were more trails around to pass the time waiting for the tides to change.

It was beautiful. Tides are well marked, and the grounds are clean and the washrooms were clean.read more

We were in town from the US and lucky to find this gem. Swimming and a super nice walk. Playground…read moreand dog friendly! Also has a cool community are exhibit!

"The Rez" is my favourite place to enjoy the day with my family…read more Offers a supervised freshwater beach, a playground, picnic tables and hiking trails. There is so much to do! There is a wide, gravel trail (wheelchair accessible just make sure someone able to push through- took grandma & loved it) going around the entire rez (3.4KM) but off this main gravel trail is 2 dozen trails (no official map, just have to look for the openings!) My favourite trail we call "beaver trail" - named because you pass a beaver dam! (have never seen a beaver but always have my camera ready...) To get to the beaver trail: Go clockwise. The opening is 3 minutes after you start on the gravel trail - its wide enough for 1 person so bring your carrier. Also, I've been temped to let my dogs off leash in these trails but one day I came across 2 poripines (they left us alone and we left them alone, no harm) but from then on will not let me doggies off leash (as the sign states lol) There are lots of beaches as well! To get to the best private beach people bring their poochies to: Go clockwise around trail. When you come to bridge take the trail to the right (along the water) There will be other small trails leading off but keep going straight and you come to a beautiful beach. Get out, enjoy and make your own family map of the trails you discover

While in Nova Scotia last month, hubs and I made the driver out to Cape Split Provincial Park after…read morevisiting the Lobster Pound for lunch at Hall's Harbour. While we didn't have on our hiking boots on or appropriate clothing for a 3 hour hike in 0 degree weather, we still thoroughly enjoyed the view and a brief walk. The full hike is about 14 km. And as this is an official Provincial Park, there is a pretty large parking lot with ample room for whatever vehicle and toys you have in tow. Cape Split is definitely going on my Nova Scotia bucket list to hike when we come back!

I really enjoyed my hike to Cape Split this past weekend. I should have paid closer attention to…read morethe signage and noticed how long it was going to take (total: 14km). I wore sneakers and active wear clothing, so at least I planned that part right. You're most likely going to get your shoes dirty and or wet, the beginning of the trail is pretty muddy and it had rained the night before so there was a small river running over path for a good distance. After a few kms the path gets less ATV-ish and nicer, still tons of roots though. I would suggest packing a lunch or snack for when you reach the end. The best part was sitting on the cliff, enjoying the view and eating something. I took my shih tzu and he was able to walk/run the whole thing. He was a mess when we finished, because he loved the mud holes, and was so tired he didn't care about walking straight through them. Don't forget snacks for the dog! That slipped my mind, but luckily someone at the look off point had a big bag of them. Pack lots of water, wear comfortable sneakers and you will be fine. We came across lots of dogs, kids and people of all ages. The view is beautiful, and worth every step!

100% worth the drive to come for the view EVEN on a super cold day!…read more There are a few benches to sit at and enjoy a sunrise or sunset! Maybe even a picnic on a warm day. https://parks.novascotia.ca/content/blomidon-lookoff

A little pull off spot on the side of the road, it host fantastic views of the valley below. I gave…read morethis spot 5 stars because of its instant payoff, you pull off the road with lots of space to park, get out of your car and bam! You have arrived. Point and click away. There are bathrooms here as well, if you're brave enough and a little souvenir/ice cream/café across the street that I guess also doubles as a camp ground office (there is a camp ground across the street as well). We stopped to enjoy the view here on the way to Cape Split, a great stopping spot for views, leg stretching and ice cream!

This place was a walk in the park! No word of. Lie. We took a short hike through here, on the…read moresuggestion of a random woman we met on a coffee shop in Moncton. She had suggested a few places, all grouped close together in Sackville NB, and she was so right! This place is a nature reserve in the heart of "downtown" Sackville, a place to get away and enjoy nature, a site to uplift your mental health. It's quite pretty in here. Bring your camera and sturdy walking shoes. There's even a portapotty!

Parlee Beach has always been a big part of my life. My grandmother lives just down the street from…read morethe beach, so I spent many childhood summers visiting here. The sand is gorgeous, the ocean is beautiful and I love the sunsets.

Oh my, the beach at sunset, a light breeze and lights flickering the along the distant horizon. I…read morehave been around water most of my life but this stop was the most amazing experience ever as we enjoyed the beach to ourselves and the cosmic forces were mesmerizing.

The kids absolutely love jumping off the rock! It's a nice quiet spot, I wouldn't make a full day…read moreof it as there isn't much room to set up comfortably

Laurie Park is a popular swimming hole and campground located a 30 minute drive from Halifax. It is…read moreknown for being the best place in the surrounding area for rock jumping, a past time that is popular among people of all ages during the summer. The jumping rocks at Laurie park can be accessed by a trail leading from the parking lot through the woods. A fence protects the people who are wary of taking the big leap from getting too close to the edge, and I've used it as a clothes line so that my towels and clothing don't get wet while I'm in the water. The rocks themselves are about as tall as a two story house at the tallest section but there is also a section of smaller rocks that are better for younger kids to swim off of. There isn't a lifeguard on duty at the rocky section of Laurie Park so it's not the best place for children who are really young or are just learning to swim to play. The rocks while fun to jump off of don't provide much entertainment to anyone looking to play it safe. This isn't your typical beachy swimming hole but Laurie park always provides the means for hours of summer fun.

Winter is here!…read more This spot is a perfect place for a myth to originate from. I don't know if there are any Canadian or First Nation myths that originate with this cave. However I do know of one story told in the Slavic tradition. There is a Russian mythological being called Snegurochka or Snow Maiden. I like the version where she only can come to life in the the winter and melts in the summer. Only to be reborn in next winter snows storm. I can imagine this cave would be the perfect home for a supernatural being like Snegurochka. It took me 45 minutes to walk along the snow packed trail mostly uphill. I'm somewhat of a fast walker too. The little ravine is safe to get to, but quite slippery in some parts. I did see some young couples with small children brave the trail.