Do you need a generous dose of salty air, crashing waves and coastal views? Then you need an afternoon at Herring Cove Provincial Park Reserve. It’s a treat for all of your senses. Continue reading
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The Ins and Outs of Sandy Lake Park
Sandy Lake Park was one of the last year-round officially off-leash destinations on our “to do” list. An extra-long weekend seemed like the perfect opportunity to check this one off. So on Monday, after our much-loved Easter guests had departed and the house was feeling a little too quiet, we headed for Sandy Lake Park in Bedford. Continue reading
Sir Sandford Fleming Park (aka “The Dingle”) is a Surprise Hit
You may call it Sir Sandford Fleming Park, Dingle Park or just The Dingle. We’re calling it the blog’s biggest surprise hit to date. The thing is, we had been to Dingle Park a few times before. But we had always stuck to the beach and playground area. It wasn’t until we (dog)ventured there last weekend that we realized just how much more this park has to offer. Continue reading
This is It. The BEST Stretch of the Trans Canada Trail.
I’ve always suspected it was true. But it wasn’t until last weekend, when a trusted friend (who also just so happens to be a world traveler) reached the same conclusion, that I was prepared to put it on the record. I’m ready now.
I have found the best stretch of the Trans Canada Trail in the entire country. And it’s right in our backyard. Continue reading
A Spectacle Lake Stroll and a Super Simple DIY Dog Blanket
The past few days (and probably this weekend) aside, it’s hard to deny that we’ve had an easy winter. The weather in Halifax has been unseasonably warm, and who can remember the last time we had to shovel snow? Suffice to say Halifax has redeemed itself from last year, and we’ve been taking full advantage.
The best part about the warmer weather is that the lakes have completely thawed. Obviously, this means Dallas is back in the water. Lucky for us, last weekend we found a perfect swimming spot… And it was in the heart of Burnside. Who would have thought? Continue reading