So, I can't comment on the entire place, because this visit was just to the "Wave Pool" but one…read morething I must say is: Holy cow! The place is looking great! Not the same rec. centre we used to go to when we were kids! Now, on to the Wave Pool... As I mentioned, I've been going to the Wave Pool since I was a kid. I spent a LOT of time learning backstroke and front crawl in that pool. It seemed deeper back then... Anyways, the pool is still great. It looks almost exactly the same as when I was a kid except there's some new equipment (a climbing wall in the deep end for kids...HOW COOL!!) and you don't have to pay for the inner-tubes anymore! I like this pool because it's good for swimming laps, just hanging out with friends or taking little kids swimming. It's got a gradual slope so it starts about ankle deep and moves out to 6 feet in the deepest part. Every 15 minutes, during family swims, they turn on the waves. Kinda fun as an adult, EPIC FUN as a kid (especially if you can grab one of those inner-tubes!) The place is pretty clean, but be warned: The locker rooms are FREEZING and sometimes have pretty sloppy floors. Other than that small issue, this is an awesome place to take your kids or just go swim some laps!

I started going to the wave pool when it first opened, and ad not been back for about 15 years…read moreuntil recently. There have been major renovations outside the pool, but the pool itself is still the same great pool it always has been. The prices are low, but have gone up since some of the prior reviews. We just put our daughter into swimming lessons and the instructors seem to do a great job with the kids making sure they are teaching to their level. My lane swims cost me $4.00 even, and the parent and tot swims are $4.50 but we will probably be getting a family pass in the near future. Great place, and if you've never been in a pool with indoor waves, I'd highly suggest checking it out.

I don't make it over to the West End that often, but Flinn Park is one of those places that are…read morenice to take a stroll through. It isn't fancy: there is an old sidewalk that could really use some love, lots of open green space and a nice playground for kids...but it's nice. Especially on cool autumn days when the sun isn't beating down at you too hard, but it's just nice enough to wear a light sweater. I wouldn't say this park is a destination necessarily unless you have kids or maybe a dog you're walking in the area, but it's a nice place to walk through on your way to or from Quinpool.

I went here yesterday with my boyfriend. It was his first time. The skate rentals are awesome, and…read morethe owner is very inviting, friendly and helpful. The rink was not crowded when we got there in the early afternoon on a Saturday, which was nice for my guy to learn. The hard floor is far slicker than the wood floor rinks I'm used to but got used to it after a while. They played classic skate hits which was fun too. I look forward to going back and I really hope this place does well!

Very disappointed by this facility and staff. Paint peels off floor onto wheels, the floor ruined…read moremy expensive LED wheels. Safety is not taken into consideration here! The facility is small, cramped, dark and dingy. People are getting hurt and being told to "skate it off" it just isn't the right size facility, and the painted floor is horrible. Save your money and wait to skate the oval or go to one of the arena skates offered. The vibe is off at the roller dome and they are missing the big picture, The owners are arrogant and refuse to collaborate with the already established rollerskating community. They refuse to take constructive criticism and delete all negative reviews and comments of their social media pages. Save your money and pass on this one.

This place is so badass that I can't even begin to understand why they're not run off their feet…read morewith climbers every single day. Seriously. How aren't more people taking advantage of this?? Now I'll be upfront with you. I don't love The Exercise. I find it boring and typically don't like having to use my muscles for any reason, let alone sweating in public. So naturally I would have assumed that adding a harness and unflattering footwear into the mix would kill the experience before it even began, but no. NO! I looooove Ground Zero and, as it turns out, I looooove rock climbing (indoors). It's also stupid cheap ($12 for a full-day pass), so you don't have to break the bank to find out if you even like it. The owner has usually been the one on-site whenever I've visited and he totally fits the part. You can tell he must be pretty hardcore when he's not 'in the office' but he's able to make that enthusiasm work even when he has to deal with n00bs like me. He'll get you set up, teach you everything you need to know, make sure you're not going to plummet to your death because of your own stupidity, and then he leaves you to do your own thing. The big walls are a blast, the slanted ones make me question if my arms originally belonged to a six-year-old girl, and the bouldering sections are a great challenge if you can't cope with the heights. Important: choose who you come with wisely. They will be the ones holding your ropes. And staring starting at the awkward crotch-bunch that happens once you're harnessed up. So...there's that.

People collect all manner of things from baseball cards to miniature glass cats. I like to collect…read morelife experiences. I strive to try one new thing per season. For example, last winter, I learned to ski. This summer, my goal was to learn how to rock climb. For my birthday, my boyfriend surprised me by taking me to Ground Zero, an indoor rock climbing gym. I was excited, but sceptical that I could do it, being an avid couch potato and all. Ground Zero had a really cool atmosphere, that's the best word to describe it. They had a lounge area with a lot of great reading material on climbing, you could even enjoy a coffee while you sit and read. Other than the lounge and the main desk the place is virtually empty, save for some crash mats. After we got suited up in our gear, which was minimal and easy to put on, we were given a crash course in climbing. The rundown was thorough, but short, so we could get to climbing as soon as possible. Naturally, I made my boyfriend go first. When it came to my turn, I was nervous, but hey, the walls don't look that high. Until you get about half way up, then you feel like you're halfway to the moon. I'd be lying if I said I didn't poop my pants a little. If you're not in the best shape ever, like me, climbing can be tough. It's sweaty and exhausting work. You hit your breaking point, where you think, I can't physically go any further. Or I can't reach, I can't do it. But you have the staff there and a partner to shout their support to you. When you take a chance, push yourself, reach out, grab that final hold and pull yourself up, it's like seeing the face of God. It's so exhilarating, you feel so proud that you were able to push yourself and make it. It's one of the most amazing feelings I've ever known, I felt like I could so anything. Whether you love rock climbing or you've never been, I recommend Ground Zero. It's a great workout, it's exciting, fun and there is a very helpful and supportive staff behind you the whole way.

Not impressed. Paid for two hours. Had to leave after an hour when someone broke their leg and…read moreparamedics had to come. The young man was screaming in pain so loud. Staff was oblivious to the condition and did nothing but laugh and carry on in their break room. They do not care about your safety. The place is terribly dangerous. Staff is only interested in you signing the safety waiver and then going back on break. The place is filthy dirty. Staff does not clean. Lights are blown out throughout the play area. Trampolines are worn and very dirty. Extremely hot inside. No ventilation or fans running. No music. Horrible atmosphere. No one is wearing masks. No one is washing their hands ever. Bathrooms are disgusting dirty. Urine and deuces all over. My children could not use the washrooms due to how dirty. No one was cleaning the entire time at the park. Do yourself a favour, avoid going here. They do not care about your safety and it shows. *Update: Not impressed with the lack of response from Get Air. Very unhappy family. Was looking into taking myself and children for covid testing due to the lack of proper covid prevention measures at the park.

its a good trampoline park but the foam pit's were dirty in the kids zone and i amost broke my arm…read moretoo but over all its a good place

This park is beautiful and tours you through the history of the Halifax Explosion. The main…read moremonument sits atop the hill overlooking the beautiful city of Halifax. There's an awesome natural playground there for the kids and lots of paved walking paths.

Beautiful off-leash area. Compelling and touching memorials. Beautiful views. Also: bike-friendly!read more

I love coming here for a swim on the weekends. Now I may be giving away a secret here, but the…read morereally cool thing about this spot is that no matter what time you come, there's always a decent spot to park your car and to park yourself. This is a lifeguarded beach from 11-5 and there's a decent amount of sand for the kiddies to play in. I love the fact that this isn't a rocky beach at all. You can walk right in the water without worrying about stubbing your toe or having to dodge rocks under your feet. A downfall is that there aren't great facilities here. Just a port a pottie, so your trip may be cut short if you're not a fan of these. Other than that, Cunard Beach is a great spot for a quick swim on a sunny afternoon!

This is a quiet little spot with a great view. I saw the sign when driving along Purcell's Cove Rd…read more and decided on a whim to check it out. You turn down a short court and park on the street. There's a little path the runs alongside someone's property down to the water. The trail then goes along between the water and the private residences until you reach the park itself. I knew none of the history of the area before stopping in here and learned a lot from the interpretive panel. There are no bathrooms here, but I think I remember a bench or picnic table. It's just a small point of land sticking out into the Northwest Arm. If you're uncomfortable knowing that you're walking on what are essentially unmarked graves, this isn't the spot for you! I visited on a sunny day and it was a wonderful spot to sit and read with no one else around. It has great views of the arm and the yacht club.