We rolled out of bed in time to hit the road by eight-ish this morning in hopes of spending a quiet…read moremorning in the wilderness of Duncan's Cove, a coastal hike out past the Herring Cove region. It's only a short drive, it's not even remotely busy, and it's off-the-grid enough to feel the relaxation benefits! I'll get to all the reasons why it's easily one of my new favourite places around the city in a minute, but I do have to point out that it lost some serious points with me before we even got there. Duncan's Cove isn't easy to find without someone who knows where they're headed, there are few (if any) directional signs pointing you in the right direction and even when you're on the right track, there are 'Private Property' signs making you doubt yourself the entire time. Without noticing the path naturally paved with smooth, white rocks for easy passage, we ended up plowing through a trail reminiscent of the raptor fields in Jurassic Park 2 (Anyone? Just me?) with foliage up to our shoulders, rough and dangerous terrain, and plenty of opportunities for injury including ankle-high stone walls, foot-deep sinkholes, and roots ready for the tripping. Nonetheless, we still managed to make it down but much happier with the more user-friendly route on the way back. Even with the safer trail, there are some dangerous spots so pay attention, watch your kids, and give it some serious thought if arriving with a mobility challenge. Once you reach the rocky shore, you can hike for hours without really reaching anything. All the while, you get an unobstructed view of the Atlantic complete with fishing and sailboats, coastguard patrols, schools of herring visible at water level, families of seals on the hunt, incredible diving birds that nab fish right out of the water, and yes - we even saw a school of pilot whales diving off the coast. This was some National Geographic stuff, guys! Dog-friendly for medium to large-size breeds but know that they're going to get messy in the process. Leave the short-legged guys at home, the ground will be a little too dangerous for them. And for any dog brought out, please remember to keep them on-leash to avoid harming any of the wildlife including geese that all too often fall victim to inattentive dog owners.

We stayed in one of the houses at Duncan's Cove (There are 3 or 4 available on airbnb). There is…read moreparking by the trail head which is kind of hidden. There is a gravel drive across from the parking bay area that leads towards a massive white house in the distance. Follow the drive and disregard the sign that says private no vehicles. You will see a sign pointing the direction of the actual trail on the right of the path. The trail forks immediately. Take a left to head to head the fastest way down to the ocean. You will definitely want proper footwear, as the path is not paved and it will involve some rock climbing. The path exits out of the undergrowth to the rocky shore and follows along it some way where it eventually meets the other fork. If you had taken the straight ahead path at the fork you hike for some distance before coming across an abandoned WWII bunker (we used it for shelter for a storm that hit during our hike). We had the privilege of being the only ones there on our sunny return visit the following day. We sat and watched almost two dozen seals play in the surf. The stormy day was as rewarding, watching the waves crash against the rocks. I encourage any hikers to please take the threat of ticks very seriously. You will be walking on narrow trails between thick undergrowth. Tuck pants into socks, spray repellent, and conduct thorough checks afterwards.

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!

The zoo closed in 2024. Owners found new homes for most of the animals already. It was a much loved…read moreattraction that will be missed by visitors and locals.

It is a great place to spend the day with the family. We have gone there every year multiple times…read morewith a family plan. The only reason it didn't get 5 stars is I would like to see more it updated a bit more.

Walking this trail feels is so relaxing and enjoyable. Beautiful scenic walking loop with an…read moreobservation deck. A number of "rest stations" to enjoy the sounds of the different species of birds flying around. Theres also a small pond that is nice to look at, in the winter, I believe people skate on it when it is frozen, not sure if there are fish in there. Quick access from the parking lot.

I take clients for walks at this trail. My husband and I have walked here as well. We have seen…read moremany beautiful birds

If you are looking for something adventurous to do, this would be a great item to put on your list!…read moreThis facility is located at Ski Martock in Windsor. It is easy to find with lots of signs, and a ton of free parking. Admission will give you a tutorial on how to use the course, helmet and harness. You need gloves for this course (mandatory). You can buy gardening gloves there, or bring your own of any style. The courses are broken up by difficulty, so you can pick and choose which ones you want to do. There are wires, boards, zip lines, and swings (among other things) to challenge you. Once you arrive, you are given a bracelet with a time. You must turn in your gear by that time or else you will be charged for running late. You can do as many courses as you want/can during that amount of time. I didn't like the time restriction, but I can see why they would want to do it that way - keeps things from being overrun with a bunch of people staying all day to do the courses. If you want to see a video of this, please visit my YouTube page at "Josh the Travel Guy" Thanks!

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.

Arrived into Halifax, NS this summer and was so happy to discover Kattuk Expeditions was opening an…read moreAdventure Base for Sea Kayak Tours and bicycle rentals WITHIN metro Halifax in beautiful Fisherman's Cove! It is fantastic to now be able to experience a mid-morning or early evening sunset kayak tour in a pristine wilderness setting and not have to rent a car to get there from downtown Halifax! I've taken either ferry across the harbour with my bicycle for a cost of only $2.50 and then rode the bike trails/streets or I've asked for a free transfer for bus #60 to Fisherman's Cove. If you are a tourist with a car, or local, the drive is only 15-20 minutes and there is lots of free parking. I highly recommend Fred and his company and have thoroughly enjoyed this 'hidden gem' of Halifax : )

From the owner: We specialize in corporate team building events,day adventure camps for schools, wilderness…read moreeducation.

Wow. The best experience of my life. Hands down. The Barque…read morePicton Castle is a Sail Training Vessel. This means, even if you have no experience sailing (like me before i went), you can still apply to go on a voyage, learn to sail and see the world. They will teach you to sail. That's what they do best. It's a three masted, square-rigged tall ship. It's no luxury yacht. It's old school traditional sailing with all the grease and tar included. I sailed on World Voyage 5. I did half the voyage, starting in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia and ending 15,000nm later in Bali, Indonesia. For a month before we set sail we readied the ship, and ourselves, for the voyage. Everything from loading cement and books and food into the hold, to fire safety and emergency evacuation training, to practicing knots, learning lines and sail commands. There is no way for you to NOT learn on this ship. Once you are underway at sea, you have no choice but to observe and absorb everything around you. But how much you learn is really up to you. Every day at sea you are put onto a 'watch'. Either 12-4, 4-8, or 8-12. Both morning and night. Those hours are spent on deck, keeping the ship running and sailing smoothly. Sail handling when required, steering at the helm, keeping lookout, and various ship maintenance (fixing things, painting things etc.) The hours you have between watch are yours to do with as you wish. For some that means eating and sleeping. But others take full advantage of the incredible learning opportunity and get involved in things like sail making, rigging, reading, carpentry projects etc. There are also workshops during long sea passages on things like Piloting, Charts, Celestial Navigation, cargo and provisioning, or any subject you want to ask the Mates about. I really could go on and on about the complete and full experience sailing around the world can give you. The ship is amazing. The crew are always amazing. The ocean is amazing.

Don't waste $20,000 on this ship or experience.I got a full scholarship and I still wouldn't even…read morerecommend people go. Cockroaches, maggots, not enough food, poor communication on board, too much alcohol and drinking on board, work too much and not a lot of time for fun. Lack of professionalism by officers and crew. This runs like a private little slave ship. Going to each port is cool for like the 2 seconds you spend there and YES you have to work while at port while the officers who you are paying their salary take off on little 1 week vacations. I spent Christmas morning cleaning captain's head. And yes the desire to be on the ocean is great but this ship's environment is toxic. There are definite advantages to going like learning how to sail and wildlife and travelling to different places but I don't see them being worth $20,000 + all the extra money you have to bring. That money could be spent on the same experience somewhere else. Find another tall ship to go on. But if you want to find out for yourself, then go to the Picton Castle.

Qunioa burger on a portobello mushroom is amazing! So much flavour!read more

I was waiting for a restaurant to order and it was pouring cars and dogs so I went here to chill…read more Just park, turn off the engine, crack the window open and listen to the ocean. When it briefly stopped raining, I walked down to the beach and it was nice with the breeze. The location has outdoor washroom and change rooms, ample of parking and it seems when parking is full people park on the road. It seems to be a popular beach access for the locals- so it must be nice. Even off season the beach was quite clean- just be careful some dog owners are not picking up their doo doo. There should be a sign to remind pet owners. :(

Not a bad beach, lots of parking. If you can't drive to LaHave to visit better beaches, then this…read moreone hits the spot. Water is clean and the sand is fine to a tad course but nothing to complain about there.