Guidebook for Terence Bay
Sightseeing
It is the most famous and photographed lighthouse in the world, in a scenic village with lots of shops, cafes, artist galleries, restaurants, and a visitor information center.
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Peggys Cove
It is the most famous and photographed lighthouse in the world, in a scenic village with lots of shops, cafes, artist galleries, restaurants, and a visitor information center.
S.S. Atlantic Heritage Park Trail
S.S. Atlantic Heritage Park TrailHiking and museum
Fort overlooking the harbour, great museum, interactive for families and kids, bag pipers, role play etc.
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Nationale historische Stätte Zitadelle von Halifax
5425 Sackville StFort overlooking the harbour, great museum, interactive for families and kids, bag pipers, role play etc.
McNabs and Lawlor Islands Provincial Park
Bluenose II
121 Bluenose DrThe bluenose II boat docked regularly in the Lunenburg harbour
Entertainment & Activities
East Coast Outfitters
2017 Lower Prospect RdAmazing sea kayaking
Scotiabank Theatre Halifax
190 Chain Lake Drhop! skip! jump! Indoor Play Space Halifax
150 Susie Lake CrescentIndoor play place with coffee and lunch foods
Discovery Centre
1215 Lower Water Stscience and discovery center great for all ages
Parks & Nature
Not too difficult or too long but beautiful views and not too heavily trafficked or touristy
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High Head Trail
High Head TrailNot too difficult or too long but beautiful views and not too heavily trafficked or touristy
Queensland Beach Provinzpark
Nova Scotia Trunk 3Cleveland Beach Provincial Park
8880 St Margarets Bay RdLong Lake Provincial Park
Beautiful gardens with walking paths in downtown Halifax
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Halifax Public Gardens
Summer StreetBeautiful gardens with walking paths in downtown Halifax
Large park in the city with biking and hiking trails, nice picnic areas, views of the harbour and container ships coming in, public beach area
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Point Pleasant Park
5530 Point Pleasant DrLarge park in the city with biking and hiking trails, nice picnic areas, views of the harbour and container ships coming in, public beach area
Crystal Crescent Beach Provincial Park
220 Sambro Creek RdA bit of a drive from us (about an hour and a half) but if you're headed down the south shore regardless- a stunning white sand beach, it almost looks tropical. Changing facilities, areas with life guards, canteen and picnic, but not too touristy or crowded.
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Rissers Beach Provincial Park
5366 Highway 331A bit of a drive from us (about an hour and a half) but if you're headed down the south shore regardless- a stunning white sand beach, it almost looks tropical. Changing facilities, areas with life guards, canteen and picnic, but not too touristy or crowded.
There is a famous sand castle building competition here every August
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Clam Harbour Beach Provincial Park
158 Beach RdThere is a famous sand castle building competition here every August
Great for finding shells and sand dollars early morning and low tide
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Martinique Beach
Martinique Beach RdGreat for finding shells and sand dollars early morning and low tide
Most famous Halifax area beach for surfing, with a surf shop nearby
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Lawrencetown Beach
Nova Scotia 207Most famous Halifax area beach for surfing, with a surf shop nearby
Shopping
Local farmers market and baked goods, gifts and used books
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Mabel's Farm Market
3303 Prospect RdLocal farmers market and baked goods, gifts and used books
Amos Pewter
1535 Lower Water StStores in Peggy's Cove, Halifax and Mahone Bay showcase locally made pewter items
NovaScotian Crystal
Locally blown crystal- you can watch them doing it
Essentials
Prospect Foods
356 Prospect Bay RdAnd liquor/ beer store
Emileo's Snack Bar
3702 Prospect Rd And Take-Out Pizza
G's Supermarket
1842 Prospect RdCommunity Pharmacy
2273 Prospect RdPharmacy and convenience
Hatchet Lake Medical Centre
2273 Prospect RdEverything Else
Toy Box Automotive
4 Brookside RdAuto mechanic/ repairs
Arts & Culture
SS Atlantic Heritage Park
178 Sandy Cove RdArt Gallery of Nova Scotia
1723 Hollis StIncludes Maud Lewis exhibit
Naturkundemuseum von Nova Scotia
1747 Summer StNeptun Theater
1593 Argyle StMaritime Museum of the Atlantic
1675 Lower Water St Awesome Titanic exhibit