Sandy Lake Park is a great place to go even in the winter if you want to hike through some woods…read moreoff the beaten path. Even though the lake freezes over, there are some unfrozen spots which my dog enjoyed swimming in. In the summer, you can utilize some of the picnic tables overlooking the lake. There is a trail that is a circular loop but it's not exactly marked so I recommend coming early enough so you can find your way out. To get there, just take the 102 N to exit 3B - take a right on Smith Rd and drive to the end and there is a parking area.

Poorly marked trails in the off leash dog area, can't get to the beach as it suddenly became no…read moredogs allowed (even on a leash).

The best dog park I've seen in area. Nice shaded porch like…read morestructure with ramp in the large dog are

Beautiful and picturesque trail along the lake with couple of view points to enjoy. We also found…read moresome wild blueberry bushes on our way and stopped to take photos of them. There's also a canoe rental place that you can rent a canoe and paddle in the lake. Strongly recommended to anyone enjoying the nature.

A very well groomed beautiful trail suitable for baby strollers, walkers, and runners. Lots of…read morewildlife and beautiful scenes.

THE DARTMOUTH COMMON IS BEAUTIFUL! Everything is in full bloom right now. The trees are lush and…read moreimpressive, the flowers are splashy and fragrant, while the lawns are soft and perfect for stretching out. Biking into the common a couple of days ago, and up the relatively steep hillside brought me back to memories of Italy, traversing lofty hill sides in the Riviera. The plant life is so lush and perfumy, with birds chirping and bees buzzing, that I couldn't believe such a treasure exists that I'd scarcely been to in this city that I know so well. The park was quiet, with the odd pedestrian walking through, so Andrew and I sat on a bench and marveled at the magnificent view of the harbour and downtown Halifax. The sky was rich azure, the wind balmy and the company perfect. We sat for about an hour and chatted, while we enjoyed the gorgeous scenery, accompanied by a sweet little gazebo. I implore you to go and picnic in this wonderful Dartmouth park! It's about 300 acres of hillside, open to the public since the 1700s. Go enjoy Dartmouth's flourishing downtown scene, and walk through this lush garden park while you're at it.

Beautiful beautiful park. I've never been to a park on a massive hill. The big gates surrounding…read morethe park and so regal and beautiful. There's one particular part of the park by a gazebo where you can see a beautiful view of the harbour. Dogs can be off leash which is nice but just a heads up if you don't like dogs. It's only in a certain part.

It's a large group enough park and good for picnics. Has a view of the bridge. Nice place for walk…read moretoo and is close to the Africville museum.

For a long time, Seaview Park was a mystery to me. Always hailed as a gorgeous dog park on the…read morewater under the bridge, I just couldn't get my head around how nice something could be under the shadow of MacKay traffic. But yet, once you find it by awkwardly driving through what seems to be multiple wrong turns, you'll realize just how lovely this spot can be. There's tons of parking, a cute playground for the kiddies, and then a vast, well-maintained green space used primarily as an off-leash dog park. It's all fenced in so the pooches can't run fair, and there aren't many visual obstacles so it's easy to keep an eye without having to stay on top of your four-legged friend at all times. In fact, there's even a couple covered picnic tables in the center so you can take a load off while the furballs get to play. But now for the flip side...what these factors also mean is that sometimes dog owners get lazy and don't pay close enough attention to what's going on. As a result, I've often experienced overzealous dogs jumping up on people, getting too aggressive, and yes - even getting into fights with each other. Sure, this happens at other parks too but a lot more can happen when it takes an owner a few minutes to run over to the scene of the crime. Seaview also tends to attract bigger dogs so this might not be your best bet if your smaller guys aren't the bravest.

Victoria Park is highly underrated in my opinion. It's integrated so beautifully with the street…read more(though don't get me started on the fenced off fountain that Halifax loves so much...) that I often walk through it on my way home from class. In the summer the canopy of leaves creates beautiful shade throughout the park, and the frequent benches are perfect for dog watching. It's a very popular one for dog walkers! And events - there have been pop up farmers markets, petting zoos, children's festivals...it's a great little community hub! And right across from (my favourite park ever) the Public Gardens, and right in the middle of the peninsula. Why not take a break and mosey on through? You deserve to relax and enjoy some sunshine.

I don't understand. Whenever I tell someone an event is being held at Victoria Park, they never…read moreknow where it is. How can you live in Halifax and not know where this is!? It's right across from the Public Gardens, it's just off Spring Garden Road and is the huge strip of green running along South Park. Why do I love it? Despite it's small size, it can do almost anything. Looking to hold a public rally? Done. Use the SGR end. Looking to laze in the shade? Done. Use the grassy stretch. Looking to host a car show? Done. use the area behind Robby Burns. Looking to practice your tight-rope walking? Done. Tie your rope between two trees. How do people not know where this is?! I don't understand.

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

An amazing experience. There is a lot of natural beauty both filled and emptied. The guides are…read morevery accommodating and detailed. The most impressive part for me was the speed with which the Bay fills. You can watch the change happen and it is impressive! Definitely worth a trip.

My wife and I took a detour here while we were staying at the Westin. Probably about a 15 min walk…read morethrough a lovely affluent residential area. The park itself had a very scenic waterfront view and I believe the pictures I posted to Yelp can attest to the serenity and beauty of the park. Well worth the side trip. It is a backdrop to a wonderful city that I am sure to never forget.

Nice park. Nice paths if you have a dog. If you don't have a dog and live off of the park - beware!…read morePeople's big, scary, off leash dogs will bound right at you - standing in front of your back door, on your patio. No owner in sight. More than once I had to run, for what I imagined was my life, as a big, vicious looking dog ran straight to me full speed. I read two 13 year old girls, living off of the park, and the dad were viciously mauled and disfigured, by a dog. Look it up in the old Point Pleasant chat logs and in I Think The Guardian. But, it's nice for occasional walks and they have public restrooms that are open

Very cool national park. Very good ranger programs, which are super kid friendly. Tons of hikes…read moreand interesting things to look at. Headquarters campsite is well maintained and close to Alma. Not the most breathtaking Canadian national park but definitely worth a visit.

Last week, we flew from California to Rhode Island and borrowed a car and made the long drive up to…read moreFundy National Park in New Brunswick. I was jet-lagged, tired, and it was rainy. I knew only that the nearby town Alma is known for its extreme tides. As mosquitos descended upon us, I fully expected to have a crappy time. This was not the case! Fundy is AWESOME. Between the incredible staff, the non-stop educational programs for all ages (we indulged in a fun sing-a-long campfire where hot chocolate was served, a moonlit guided kayak tour, numerous hikes and beach walks, etc) and the well-maintained trails, this is one of the most incredible parks I've ever visited. It has outshined every park I've been to in the US. It's tucked away in true wilderness, the kind of which I've never seen before, not even in Alaska. Miles and miles of open space. It was very green, and the air smelled sweet. And every sign was bilingual, which is exciting for a francophile like me! But it got even more exciting for me: In the national park gift shop, they had two books I illustrated!! I could not believe having traveled all that way and then seeing my own work in the gift shop, that was the coolest!! I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Fundy's lush waterfalls, excitable bats, cartoonish bullfrogs, abundant wildflowers, fresh air, approachable and friendly interpreters, educational programs, wonderful trails, views and serenity. I'm glad we made the trip! Thank you to all the interpreters of Fundy, especially Pat, for making our trip extraordinary!

Smack on the Bedford Basin, this is great park for all seasons and ages. For families with kids,…read morethe highlight would be the large playground. It has a rubbery artifical surface which means it doesn't get muddy, and softens trips and falls. The worn-out previous wooden ship playstructure was replaced in Fall 2015. There is a bathroom which is clean, heated and open all year round. As a bonus for those in the diaper way it also has change tables- in both bathrooms. There are lots of benches around the playground so it is easy to sit and keep an eye on the kids. In the Summer, the park is close to cool breezes from the Basin. It is fun to spread out a blanket and watch the ships sailing in and out of Bedford yacht squadron. There is a brick walkway that goes along the waterfront that is great for casual strolls and running. On a clear day you can see all the way to the Narrows. It is kept clear in the Winter so you often see people pushing strollers and older people getting some fresh air.

For me, this park was just okay. If you have kids I think you might enjoy it a lot more. It has a…read morehuge playground that you can comfortably watch your kids play. There is basically nothing blocking your view in the park. Which I'm guessing is a plus when you bring kids to the park to play, a pano view of the surroundings. It's basically a big patch of grass between the ocean and the parking lot. Lots of benches, lots of fantastic views of the basin. It was winter when I stopped in to check this park out, but I think there is a paved path/boardwalk that goes pretty far. It's a great place to walk your dog (on leash) or go for a stroll if you're in Bedford and in the market for that kinda thing.