Beach? Not so much. In my opinion, you need to have sand before you call yourself a beach. I…read morewouldn't suggest swimming here as it's rocky as all get out, and the water has been pretty choppy each time I've been here. I'll tell you what I do like about this place though, lots of parking and it's a great little hike/walk. If you walk to the end of the beach, you'll find a little well worn path that walks you around the tip of the beach. This is the part I enjoyed the most. It looks like people have had some good times out there as there are a couple well-used fire pits. I can dig it. I would not suggest you making the commute here for a day at the beach. It is a nice stop over or a good place to stretch your legs (or your four legged friends legs).

It is a small area and tends to get crowded quickly. Also not a lot of sand which is a must for…read moreanyone wanting to lay down and relax or sunbathe. But it is a beautiful spot with the rocky shoreline and blue waters.

Perhaps the most popular hike within the park is the ravine trail. The information below is…read morespecifically about this loop. It's 4 kms or 2.5 miles, a loop trail, and has elevation gains of 93m or 315 feet. The trailhead located off the Bedford Highway on Kent Avenue (across from the Rotunda and has parking lot has space for ~20 vehicles In order to get to the ravine trail, you will need to follow this path from the parking lot: Rockingham Loop (Blue), Governors Loop (Red) and the Ravine Trail (Orange). These trails will take you to the bottom of the ravine. It's here the trail ends, but connects with other trails. We recommend making a right at the bottom. It will allow you to follow a beautiful stream - which is perhaps the most beautiful area of the park. Allow yourself about 2 hours to complete this loop. If you want a complete travel guide and video of this location, please visit our website at www.joshthetravelguy.ca and www.youtube.com/joshthetravelguy respectively.

This is my favorite park in Halifax, for many reasons!…read more Sentimental: I first enjoyed this park when, according to my dad, I was 1 year old. Ever-Changing: Over the years I have returned here and made new memories as I have watched the paths multiply and improve. The landscape evolves with the seasons, bringing new life, transitioning and regenerating. Very popular park, especially on weekend afternoons. Namaste.

It was beautiful. Tides are well marked, and the grounds are clean and the washrooms were clean.read more

An amazing experience. There is a lot of natural beauty both filled and emptied. The guides are…read morevery accommodating and detailed. The most impressive part for me was the speed with which the Bay fills. You can watch the change happen and it is impressive! Definitely worth a trip.

Before I get to my review, I wanted to let you know how to get to my YouTube video of this…read morelocation: https://youtu.be/Dqt6nwOr7bM This location is great. It's located 40-45 minutes outside of Halifax. This is a tent, trailer and RV friendly location (although I'm not sure they have any pull through sites). There are 95 spots available (combined). Open May 18 - Oct 8 Wifi is available at the main entrance and surroundings areas. Will not reach to most of the park. This park has some amazing spots. None are right on the water, but a lot of them have some wonderful ocean views! There are flush toilets and free hot showers in the main bathhouse near the entrance. Vault toilets are located throughout the remainder of the park. You can bring one vehicle to your campsite. You must pay for any additional vehicles you bring with you to your site. You can leave any spare vehicle at the main entrance for free. There are many walking trails in and around this campground. The town of Chester is a 5 minute drive away where you can get supplies. You can buy fire wood onsite. Thanks for reading. Be sure to give me a thumbs up if this was helpful!

Graves Island is a jewel in the crown of Nova Scotia provincial parks. Located just outside of…read moreChester, Graves Island offers several attractions. For the daytripper, there are picnic grounds, a playground for the kiddos, walking trails, kite-flying fields and a tiny beach. Not much beats hanging out on a quilt under your beach umbrella while the kiddos bounce in the shallow waves. If you're planning a multi-day stay, the campground offers many amenities that have been upgraded in recent years. A modern wash-house offers hot showers and flush toilets - a real improvement! Campsites are generous and mostly secluded, allowing you to enjoy nature without being on top of your neighbour. Costs are reasonable, although regulations have tightened up in the last few years. Don't let that stop you, though - Graves Island truly has to be experienced to be believed.

This is a great beach. Lovely white sand with a small stream running through it. Loads of space to…read morefind your space. There is a parking lot, change rooms and outhouses at the beach and a picnic area with shelters and grills across the road. Be warned the water is typical for this area, COLD. It is a bit of a drive from Halifax but well worth it to get away from the crowds.

I find it difficult to give a nice sandy beach anything but 5 stars. I mean, it's got one job…read more.. Provide me with a hot sandy beach. Check. Bayswater goes one step further and also gives you warm water! Well, water as warm as the Atlantic ocean can provide. It's not bone chilling and you don't have to numb your whole body before you can swim around. I was surprised at how warm it really was. It's a bit of a drive from Halifax, but that just means not everyone is going to be committed enough to drive out to it. Therefore, the beach isn't packed! I think it might be one, if not my favourite beach in Nova Scotia.

This small beach is good for family and dogs. It has a food truck on the side of the road and…read morechanging rooms across the road as well as a portable washroom.

Was not there but imagine it was beautiful and then some. Will update soon! Sorry for the…read moreinconvenience

Smack on the Bedford Basin, this is great park for all seasons and ages. For families with kids,…read morethe highlight would be the large playground. It has a rubbery artifical surface which means it doesn't get muddy, and softens trips and falls. The worn-out previous wooden ship playstructure was replaced in Fall 2015. There is a bathroom which is clean, heated and open all year round. As a bonus for those in the diaper way it also has change tables- in both bathrooms. There are lots of benches around the playground so it is easy to sit and keep an eye on the kids. In the Summer, the park is close to cool breezes from the Basin. It is fun to spread out a blanket and watch the ships sailing in and out of Bedford yacht squadron. There is a brick walkway that goes along the waterfront that is great for casual strolls and running. On a clear day you can see all the way to the Narrows. It is kept clear in the Winter so you often see people pushing strollers and older people getting some fresh air.

For me, this park was just okay. If you have kids I think you might enjoy it a lot more. It has a…read morehuge playground that you can comfortably watch your kids play. There is basically nothing blocking your view in the park. Which I'm guessing is a plus when you bring kids to the park to play, a pano view of the surroundings. It's basically a big patch of grass between the ocean and the parking lot. Lots of benches, lots of fantastic views of the basin. It was winter when I stopped in to check this park out, but I think there is a paved path/boardwalk that goes pretty far. It's a great place to walk your dog (on leash) or go for a stroll if you're in Bedford and in the market for that kinda thing.

This is a really fantastic long trail that's great for walking, running or biking! I've only walked…read moresections of the trail, but I've always wanted to do the whole thing. I like walking the start of the trail that begins by the Fairview Shoppers Drugmart down into Armdale. This part of the trail starts parallel to Joseph Howe Drive, goes past the golf course and a big pond, then through residential areas behind people's homes. There's an interesting penny-farthing statue when you reach Armdale! If you're doing this section you could park in the Superstore or Shoppers parking lots or park at the start of the golf course's driveway. I also regularly walked the trail between Chain Link Dr. and Lakeside Industrial Park. It's really nice to see Bayer's Lake. Before I started walking that trail, I didn't realize that the shopping district was named for an actual lake! There is also a little trail (Bayers Lake Trail) through the woods that runs alongside the other side of the lake (compared to the CoLT) if you want to be in a more wooded section, though it's quite short. For this section I usually parked either at the Gracenote or Top Gun parking lots.

Actually we call it the BLT Trail, which is easier to say! We have been cycling here for about 6…read moreyears now. It is gorgeous. The trail is on the site of an abandoned railway line leading west out of Halifax towards the South Shore. This trail also leads into the city now, to the new Chain of Lakes Trail, so you can get to the BLT from a Halifax recreational trail. At the other end of the BLT you can connect to the St. Margaret's Bay Rails to Trails and ride out to Tantallon and beyond to Boutliers Point and Ingramport. We have gone both ways. They are essentially one trail, but they go by different names in different parts. I guess they were built at different times, or run by different associations. To get there from Clayton Park, we drive through Bayers Lake and go out the other side passing by Rona and the Canadiana restaurant. Here you turn right onto highway 3. Then you drive a little bit, then turn right on Lakeside Park drive. Look for the Coca Cola plant on your left. Park your car in the lot and you are at the trail head for the BLT. Here you can get on your bike or begin your walk. There is parking for about 20 cars. There used to be ATVs on the trail, but I think they discontinued them. I see people walking and people riding their bikes. People walk their dogs there too. I know of one beaver dam, one waterfall, and once I saw some deer at the far end of the trail. There is a big lake in the middle with benches to sit on, (called Cranberry Lake) and often people and/or dogs go for a swim. The whole trail is about 13 kms long, from the Coke plant to the St. Margaret's Bay Trail. We bring bikes, helmets and a snack in the panier. It is fun to be outside in the fresh air. A really nice spot to spend a few hours.

Another beautiful section on Rails to Trails, the first 5km from Lakeside Park Dr toward Timberlea…read morehad a lot of traffic and one major road crossing. But after that it's a great ride and you could go all the way to the Bike and Bean in Timberlea or further.