Clam Harbour Sandcastle Competition Clam Harbour Beach, 158 Beach Road Sunday, August 12 9am-6pm It all started with $200 and a beach. Charlotte Wilson-Hammond had heard of the sandcastle competitions in California that drew huge crowds as artists sculpted sand into shapes of all kinds, and was sure that a similar event at the strip […]
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Long Lake Adventure Company launches
As of last weekend your trips to Long Lake Provincial Park have become even more full of possibility. That’s when new lakeside rental shop Long Lake Adventure Company debuted on the shores of the beloved swimming, hiking, hanging spot (at the 75 Old Sambro Road entrance, near the boat launch, to be exact), with the […]
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Dripping in finesse: 4 new ice creams to hunt down
Rainbow Sprinkle Unicorn Love bubble waffle Portland Street Creperie, 55 Portland Street The Jaw-Dropper with matcha ice cream Taiyaki 52, 2009 Brunswick Street Nutella peanut brittle waffle cone Ol’ School Ice Cream, streetfoodapp.com/halifax Chocolate dipped vanilla cone with maple flakesRousseau Chocolatier, 5151 South Street Related Stories
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Blue skies, silver screens: summer 2018’s must-see movies
Ah summer, the least inventive time in Hollywood, which is saying a lot. Whaddya know, there’s another Jurassic World—even though 2015’s reboot was a steaming pile of dino poo, it was also the year’s highest-grossing film. Everyone’s favourite cult vice-president, Tom Cruise, is falling out of cars, helicopters, buildings and who knows what else in […]
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Talking ticks, and how to conquer them
When Lisa Ali moved to Mahone Bay, her neighbour warned her about the ticks. They hide in the long grass, he explained, they get in your skin and under your fingernails. They’re worst in the summer. She didn’t think it would affect her, but after both her sons contracted Lyme disease in 2016, she made […]
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Five summer road trips to take in the name of lobster
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 […]
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5 summer races to sweat about
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. This year check out five distances over three days (and one night), making the event super accessible for marathoners and amateurs alike. Run once, or daily if you’re that kind of […]
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Six Haligonians plan their perfect summer days
Oshé Orifa blogger, @osheorifa “My perfect summer day starts with a typical ‘me’ breakfast: Avocado toast and an egg on the side. In the afternoon, I hangout with friends on an Instagram-worthy brunch date at Taiyaki 52. Around the early evening hours, I enjoy what makes Halifax so great in the summer: sun and beer—so […]
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Wet and wild: 4 ways to hit the water this summer
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. Lawrencetown’s East Coast Surf School caters to newbies and up-and-comers, offering beginner, group and private lessons, as well as board and […]
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A World Cup starter kit
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. If you want to brush up on your World Cup knowledge, or just can’t get enough of soccer, here is a brief primer on who to watch. […]
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The longest day
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. She is buried in the countryside, in a corner […]
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Steal my sunshine: 10 spots to go swimming
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. Unpack your picnic, cannonball off the dock […]
