Halifax is the capital of Nova Scotia, which is well known for its natural beauty. It is the most populous municipality of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. This capital has gorgeous beaches, thick forests, and rolling valleys. There are great places to get into nature.

Here are the Best Parks in Halifax to Visit

 

1. Point Pleasant Park

 

Point Pleasant Park is a large, mainly forested municipal park at the southern tip of the Halifax peninsula. This park is considered one of the biggest parks. It has giant trees and great trails to hike and run. The park recovered beautifully from Hurricane Juan 17 years ago. Visitors can find an interesting mix of newer trees with the surviving older ones standing guard over them. They’ll also get gazebo, and several old buildings left over from military operations. One can explore some marine life. In the Point Pleasant Park plays are hosted every summer by a professional theatre company called Shakespeare by the Sea.

2. Sir Sanford Fleming Park

 

Sir Sanford Fleming Park is a Canadian urban park located in the community of Jollimore in Halifax. This park is spread over 95-acre. Sir Sanford Fleming Park is also known as Dingle Park or The Dingle. The centerpiece of the park is an impressive tower that commemorates Nova Scotia’s achievement of representative government in 1758. This tower was constructed between 1908 and 1912. Sir Sanford Fleming Park also hosts a small sandy beach. Its beach is a great place to look for seaglass. Visitors can even find a playground and two walking trails. One of which leads to Frog Pond, is beautiful in the winter.

3. Kejimkujik National Park

 

Kejimkujik is a national park in the southwest of the Nova Scotia peninsula. It is an amazing, huge natural park. The park is a famous backcountry campground and is great for birdwatching, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, and fishing. This park is Nova Scotia’s only Dark Sky Preserve, so the view of the stars at night is breathtaking. As a historic site and nature preserve, visitors can learn about Mi’kmaq history and see lagoons at Kejimkujik Seaside.

4. Shubie Park

 

Shubie Park is an urban park in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. It is maintained by the Halifax Regional Municipality. The park is spread over a 16-hectare. This park is said to be one of the biggest parks in Dartmouth. Visitors can do many things in this park-like can hike, birdwatch, kayak, canoe, and learn about the history of the area. They can take a tour to explore the nearly completed working models of the canals. This park even features a beach, picnic area, and campsite. It has well-maintained trails and facilities for water sports and picnicking, making it one of the most popular parks in the city.

5. Fort Needham Memorial Park

 

Fort Needham Memorial Park is situated at one of the highest points in the area. It was designed in the 1950s as part of the effort to rebuild that neighborhood. The park was badly damaged by the explosion. It is home to the Halifax Explosion Memorial Bell Tower where the memorial service for the Explosion is held annually on December 6th. Fort Needham Memorial Park is a beautiful park that has an accessible playground, picnic tables, a sports field, and wooded areas.

6. Shaw Wilderness Park

 

Shaw Wilderness Park is over 153-hectare. The park was established in 2020 by the Nature Conservancy of Canada, Shaw Group, and Halifax Regional Municipality. It is formed by combining Colpitt Lake and part of Williams Lake. Shaw Wilderness Park is a conservation area open to all for hiking, swimming, and enjoying the outdoors. Visitors can swim in either lake, Colpitt Lake is especially fun for this. There are some trails for hikers that are easier to explore amongst the wetlands and granite barrens. Visitors can find lots of birds and rare flora and fauna.

7. Long Lake Provincial Park

 

Long Lake Provincial Park is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The park is spread over 2,095 hectares. It was established in 1984. This park is 15 minutes from downtown Halifax. There’s a huge diversity of habitats in the park, including streams, rivers, and lakes. The park has backroads called Old Coach Road and Scar Road, that were never completed and are an interesting challenge to walk. There are many activities to do in Long Lake Provincial Park like birdwatching, hiking, biking, swimming, boating, and exploring local animals including beaver dams.