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Hot in here
Damara Mossman bracelet, $40, Big Pony, 2168 Gottingen Street Sunglasses, $22, Biscuit General Store, 1661 Argyle Street Boring is Best tote, $20, Big Pony, 2168 Gottingen Street Steve Madden heels, $119, Biscuit General Store, 1661 Argyle Street Mink Pink high-waisted shorts, $65, Biscuit General Store, 1661 Argyle Street LUSH cami, $36, Biscuit General Store, 1661 […]
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Cool story, bro
Black Bear Ice Cream Q: In a battle of waterfront ice cream, who’d win, a Bear or a Cow? A: Whomever wields Moon Mist as a weapon. Queens Wharf, Halifax waterfront Cherry Berry Self-Serve Yogurt Bar It’s on you to dress your frozen yogurt swirl to the nines with sauces, cookies, fruit chunks and boba, […]
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SUP and at ’em
East Coast Outfitters If you’re not in the Lawrencetown neck of the woods, try ECO. Mostly known for its incredible sea kayak tours, the Lower Prospect company also offers stand up paddling lessons (three-hour intro and advanced level classes, a one-day stand up coastal journeying course and a two-day flatwater paddling instructor course) and rents […]
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Beach don’t kill my vibe: a guide to swimming pools
I have a problem. I love swimming. But swimming in the ocean, or even a deep lake for that matter, scares the crap out of me. (I blame a combination of childhood realities for my current conundrum; one being the luxury of growing up with a backyard pool. The other, a premature screening of Jaws. […]
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Primo picnic picks
The Dartmouth Commons This park feels a lot like the Public Gardens, with the notable difference that you’re actually allowed to walk on the grass. If you don’t get over to this side of the bridge much, it’s an easy leap by bus or ferry. Africville Park No longer reserved for dogs (thus reducing the […]
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Body movin’: a to-do list of summer activities
Canoe You don’t need a fancy sailboat to get out on the water. Saint Mary’s Boat Club offers free canoe rentals on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 7pm through summer’s end. 1641 Fairfield Road Out Of Town Raft If it’s thrill you’re looking for, you can crash down Shubenacadie River on a tidal bore […]
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How to pack for a music festival
If you’re like me, you don’t pack for music festivals until 10 minutes to go-time, which means you’ll forget something crucial and end up bartering with a dreadlocked burnout named Rave Dave for a keychain flashlight so you can find your tent. Don’t be like me. There are a few must-have items for festivals, keeping […]
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Sounds like summer
Emotions run high in the summertime, when the sun is shining and the drinks are flowing. While you’re busy being inundated with feels, it can be tricky to find the perfect song for the occasion. Here’s a playlist of new, local tunes to help guide you through some common scenarios. Road tripping with the windows […]
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Three cheers for the Good Cheer Trail
Merging historical anniversary with a reason to drink, next week marks the launch of the Good Cheer Trail. With over 30 stops at breweries, wineries, and distilleries, the trail was created by the province to promote discovery of lesser-known regions of Nova Scotia, while building awareness of the gastronomic explosion happening from one end to […]
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Acting out: A summer’s worth of theatre
June 19-29;
Magnetic North Theatre Festival Canada’s only national theatre festival, Magnetic North, is descending on Halifax and Dartmouth and bringing with it some of the best touring theatre from across the country. Enjoy plays (including east coast stories produced as part of Eastern Front Theatre’s Stages Theatre Festival), take part in workshops, sit in on […]
