Jane Kansas on the magic of cottage country, Green Bay and her mother.
On the third anniversary of my mother's death I borrow a car and drive out to her grave, as I do a few times a year: Mother's Day, St. Patrick's Day (her birthday), June 20 (her death day) and maybe an odd spring or fall day.
Our beach days are numbered so you better take the plunge while you can.
Lake Banook
10-minute drive (from Halifax Common)
If the sun is even slightly shining, Banook is a great place to revel in the cuteness of families and folks unstrapping canoes from their car roofs or pushing them on little wagons to enjoy a paddle on this Dartmouth stand-out.
1Learn to surf
If you've been hearing people rave about how awesome surfing in Nova Scotia can be, but never braved the board yourself, this could be your year to go all Blue Crush.
Allow the 902 Brewcast dudes to assist with your seasonal quenching.
Stilly Pils Unfiltered Pilsner
Stillwell Brewing Co.
Available on draught only at HQ and/or the beergarden, this beer is a must-try when you see it on tap.
By Kyle Andrus, Phil Church, and Anthony Wight
Jun 21, 2018
OUT OF TOWN
To June 24
PEI Mutual Festival of Small Halls
Since the best festivals act as both a sonic awakening to new music and a highlight of the location they're set in, the Festival of Small Halls is a goodie: A slew of small concerts held in churches, community centres and legion halls across Prince Edward Island, you'll not only discover a new favourite band or two (we recommend Adyn Townes and Rachel Beck), but see a snippet of the island you might otherwise miss.
Various locations, PEI, smallhalls.com
June 29-July 1
Lobster Bash
Digby's annual celebration of the local lobster industry is a great excuse to drive across the province for some grade-a seafood, but the fun doesn't stop there: The three-day fest also features the Lobster Bash Showdown wrestling match—which boasts the town's first ever casket match—and a visit from Little Ray's Reptile Zoo.
There’s a time and place to imbibe inside and it isn’t now.
WATERFRONT
AFRITE
Andrew Al-Khouri's restaurant is all about creativity and rule-breaking, but it still knows the power of a cold beer on a classic patio. If you're on an alphabetical tour of the city's al fresco watering holes, this is the only place to start.
By Morgan Mullin and Rebecca Dingwell
Jun 21, 2018
A quick run-down of the tournament’s front-runners and superstars.
The World Cup is upon us and footie fever is high, especially with the announcement that Canada will be one of three host countries for the 2026 tourney.
All of the reasons you should spend the not-so-beachy days in the galleries.
May-October
Halifax talks art
Interested in supporting local artists? Are you a looking to fill some empty walls, or maybe even begin your own art collection?
A look at who’ll be in the spotlight both inside and out during 2018’s sunny season.
To June 23
Dartmouth Players: 9-5
There’s still a chance to catch Dartmouth Players’ production of 9-5, the comedic ’70s jukebox musical following three women revolting against their abusive male co-workers.
Swap your sandals for your sneaks and pound the pavement/grass/ocean floor to the finish line.
June 29-July 1
Epic Canadian
Epic Dartmouth triathlon has transformed into Epic Canadian, a weekend packed with races that coincides with the country’s birthday.
By Allison Saunders and Morgan Mullin
Jun 21, 2018
Creative ideas for sharing more joy with your four-legged best friend.
Your dog is your best secret keeper, and never judges you for eating an entire pizza yourself—if anything, that loyal pooch loves you even more for it. So maybe you should reciprocate, sharing your one-of-a-kind love with the world and treating your puppy pal to the summer date they deserve.
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