The things that make Halifax is a great place for getting outdoors—all the trees and lakes and parks—also make Halifax a great place for getting busy outdoors. In the 2020 Sex + Dating survey we asked people where they’ve had sex in public. The answers were all over the map, literally. So for purely scientific […]
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A guide to finding Nova Scotia’s best fall foliage
Autumn is arguably the most visually stunning season of the year in Nova Scotia. Our landscape of rolling hills and valleys, blanketed by deciduous and evergreen trees, makes a spectacular canvas for the change to unfold. Maple, birch, oak, beech and ash create a rich pallet, with hues ranging from vibrant crimson and near-fuschia to […]
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NS Kayak and ATV Outside Adventure Tours heads “out and away”
When Chris White was downsized from his outside sales job in 2017, he started thinking about what was next, how he would reinvent himself and what made him really happy. He took on a job as a bus driver for the flexibility to be active and outdoors—and wound up loving it—but this summer, he’s following […]
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What to do in Five Islands, Nova Scotia
The Bay of Fundy is a geologically unique treasure right in the heart of our province. A road trip to the Five Islands area (and beyond) abounds with awe-inspiring natural sights—many of which can be fit in over the course of a weekend. Get your camping and hiking gear ready! WHERE TO STAY Make it […]
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What to do on Nova Scotia’s south shore
O ceanophiles rejoice along the south shore of Nova Scotia. Stretches of stacked rock cliffs, white sand beaches and turquoise water highlight this part of the province. The expanse of shoreline means there’s so much to explore—so much that you can do two types of weekend road trip to soak it all in. SOUTH SHORE […]
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Four incredible spots to watch a sunset in Halifax
What better way is there to spend a summer night than catching a spectacular sunset? Awe-inspiring and completely free to take in, these locations provide the best views of the setting sun in Halifax. Bring a blanket, some snacks, good company—and sit back and enjoy the show! 1. Citadel Hill Climb up Citadel Hill on […]
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7 reasons to trade your sandals for sneakers this summer
OUT OF TOWN June 23 Wine & Dash Brigadoon Village’s fifth annual fundraiser combines cardio with Nova Scotia wine country. Runners start at Benjamin Bridge and make their way to Lightfoot & Wolfville, sampling some of the Valley’s best bottles along the route. The five-kilometre run makes three tasting stops, while the 10 kilometre makes […]
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What exactly is forest bathing?
You’re stressed, over-caffeinated and filled with an existential dread whenever you check the news or your to-do list. Exhaustion fizzles and cracks from your joints as if you have some weird, fatigue-fuelled form of the bends. The diagnosis seems inescapable: You’re a human in 2019. So what, then, does it take in this very online, […]
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Summer 2017’s races, obstacle course and sporting events
June 17-18 Play On Just when everyone’s amped up from the Stanley Cup playoffs, the world’s largest street hockey tournament lands in Halifax, taking over the the street at the Halifax Common with over 400 teams, 6,000 players of all levels and a whole lot of hustle. Whether you’re pounding the pavement too, or cheering […]
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Adventure time: a summer bucket list
Tube the Gaspereau River It’s as simple as it sounds—grab a tube, hop in it and float your ass down the bubbling valley river. Find your friendly roadside tube rental for this bucket-lister, but heads up—make sure you check the river levels before heading out (look up Gaspereau River Tubing on Facebook, its expertly updated). […]
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Heavy pedalling: three bike routes to try
Re-tape your bars and shine your spokes folks, summer is back and to celebrate we’ve put together a trio of our favourite bikes rides in HRM. Whether you’re a laid-back cruiser or a road junkie, these routes will keep your hair blowing in the wind and your mind heavily caffeinated. Caution: These trips aren’t fixie-friendly. […]
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SCIENCE MATTERS: City life is stressing you out, but there’s a simple cure
For the most part, our brains didn’t evolve in cities. But in a few decades, almost 70 percent of the world’s people will live in urban environments. Despite the prosperity we associate with cities, urbanization presents a major health challenge. Cities, with their accelerated pace of life, can be stressful. The results are seen in […]