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!

An amazing stay. This camp ground is full of many things to do and near by places to explore…read more We camped out for 2 nights. The price is extremely reasonable. It was around $26 a night. This includes Parking for one. To add another car in (to camp on your site is $8). It's worth it. Camp fires are a must so make sure you pick up your firewood from the office. Bundles are very well priced at $5 each. Well with it as they are hefty bundles. We camped at site 31 it was the best because it was shaded and a little more private. I would recommend site 31, 32, and 33. They have fire pits, a table, and lots of space to have 2 or 3 large tents. The hike is with it. It's not very difficult but it's got some great views. It took us about 1 hour 45 minutes. We walked slow the way up and fast the way back. The campground was not loud at all. Because of the trees it gave a little more privacy and didn't carry sound from site to site. Overall highly recommended :)

We were lucky enough to spend the most beautiful evening of our trip to Nova Scotia here with Lance…read moreand Sara. Their ranch is simply magical. Their horses are magnificent, calm, and soothing. The ride was most enjoyable, a good length, through several beautiful settings: a small field, a forest, a pond, with the sunset over the Bay of Fundy as a backdrop. Lance and Sarah were exemplary hosts; the love they have for their animals is contagious; we loved it. P.S.: Thanks again, Lance, for my newfound passion for archery. ;)

I first met Lance a few years ago when I emailed him about getting a meat CSA for locally raised,…read moregrass fed beef. A few days later and he rolled up in his truck and I got my first ever taste of real grass fed beef. Now, Lance is delivering to 4 locations across HRM, and 90% of my meat comes from a really nice guy who lives less than an hour away. Ok, enough backstory, down to what you came for. I've eaten lamb in 4 provinces in Canada, England, and New Zealand, and Lance's lamb is far and away the best I have ever had (sorry Kiwis!). We're talking bone sucking, dripping off the chin kind of good. There's a reason why, when I asked my 2 year old daughter what her favourite meat is, she immediately said "lamb"! The pork chops, roasts, and bacon are all top notch. I never really liked pork because I found it dry and flavourless, but this is because mass-produced pigs are raised to be as lean as possible, don't have a varied diet, and never get any exercise. The pork chops you'll get from lance are rich and full of flavour; I truly believe that I hadn't really eaten pork until I had the free range variety. The sausages are also phenomenal, particularly the spinach feta - those bad boys are sucked down by my borderline vegetarian in-laws like you wouldn't believe. Is the meat slightly more expensive than what you get at Sobey's? Yes. Is it better for you? Hell yeah, Omega 3's, baby. Is it much higher quality? Ab-so-freakin-lutely. Give your money to a hard working guy who's busting his chops (har, I crack myself up) in the local economy to provide great meat.

If you've been debating going to TreeGO in Moncton, save some fuel $ and stay in NS. I've done both…read moreTreeGO and OnTree twice. I'll stick with OnTree. Why? Let's do some comparing. Courses TreeGO has three courses - they're all fun but kind of long. OnTree has 12 courses - they are generally shorter but they also have a ranking system so you know how difficult they are. And a separate kids' area. ...And that's really it. That's the big point for OnTree. The equipment is also slightly different - a bit less convenient because it's safer. The rules and formats are pretty similar. It's mostly that there are more courses (which means shorter lines) and you can choose how difficult you want it to be. With TreeGO, you do the three courses and then ... you come back and do them again? With OnTree, you can start off easy and work your way up to Black Diamond (... not that I have). If you have a group (15 or more?) you can also get a discount which is nice. I definitely see this as a good team-building venture. But you can't really keep that large a group together. Half the people will finish a course before the last person even gets to the first obstacle. Seriously - this place is just fun.

So I'm just going to say this right now: I am terrified of heights, something that has to do with…read morebones breaking and stuff. But I am trying to get over that fear. Now I have this friend, whenever she suggests something, I can never say no to. Especially when it revolves around adventures. When said friend suggested that we go ziplining, I knew I couldn't say no mostly because I knew I needed to face my fears once and for all. So we head down there and let me say after one major panic attack while being stuck in a spider's net and being filmed on NovaScotiaWeb cams, I realised that I need to work on my upper body strength and how safe this adventure is. They give you a 10 minute tutorial on how to work things, you get to wear a helmet, gloves and a harness and everything is so well done that you know you're going have a great time. I really do reccomend this to anyone and I can't wait to go back!

We had our first outing to Halimac Axe Throwing this past Sunday and are definitely looking forward…read moreto going back again. Adam was very informative as he gave the safety briefing and demonstrations. He was also able to give some pointers to help correct our form after we had a chance to throw a few rounds. Following our hour of throwing, Adam helped us navigate the unfamiliar offerings on tap. Love that they're supporting local breweries.

The TinkerLinks golfing experience is more than your typical game of minigolf. It is an actual golf…read morecourse in 1/24th scale, played on natural turf with the same hazards found in full sized courses 1) This is not "mini golf". This is real golf, miniaturized. 2) Not for the kids. Per #1, this is not putt around silly fun. Good for kids who could actually golf, but not young kids. The owner/operator is a character. His hospitality and touch only add to the experience, and a spectacular experience it is. Highly recommend as an affordable way to have great fun.

You make me want to spread "Magic " everyday I went here with my brothers when I just a child and I…read morehave so many great times be it laser tag, crocodiles or Mario and don't forget the go karts and Halloween parties and Christmas carols I could go on and on but I want to give a warm hug to the owner as you have been the only thing pushing me through these years of late I got to hand it to you the Valley Roos is the most fun I have ever had and you really have put your service, fun and engaging families first .Thank you truly thank you If someday I have kids I hope I can bring them here.

Roo's Playhouse lives in the Greenwood Mall. I am sure it is popular with all the military families…read moreand if my family lived closer I could see us coming here all the time. It is a bargain at only $5 per kid to have your kid play here all day. There is a track with peddle cars, ballpit, inflatable pirate ship bouncy castle, climbing wall and lots of other things to keep the kids busy. I have been here with the kids for several hours and it always have to pull them out when it is time to leave. There is plenty of seats and tables for parents and wifi. They also allow outside food and drink so you can get a Tim's from the Mall and bring in with you. The staff are friendly, engaged and good with kids which is not a give in at some places. They also seem to keep busy tidying up after the kids and washing toys. The lady that was on duty in the play area pushed my little guy on a swing. They are the only playplace I have ever seen that offers a child minding service. This is $5 a kid per hour. You are not supposed to leave the mall while your kid is being cared for. The only things I could knock it for was that the place is showing a lot of wear and tear and could do with some freshening up. I also don't like the arcade games- there is a gallery of them right by the play area for little kids. They run in loud demo mode so that you can hear bloops and bleeps all over the place. The way things are set up you have to pass right by them to get to the play area and the game subject matter are not suitable for young kids. They also have lots of candy and junk right by the check out at eye level for kids. I don't like the suggestive selling to kids and it can make it hard to leave.