Victoria Park is highly underrated in my opinion. It's integrated so beautifully with the street…read more(though don't get me started on the fenced off fountain that Halifax loves so much...) that I often walk through it on my way home from class. In the summer the canopy of leaves creates beautiful shade throughout the park, and the frequent benches are perfect for dog watching. It's a very popular one for dog walkers! And events - there have been pop up farmers markets, petting zoos, children's festivals...it's a great little community hub! And right across from (my favourite park ever) the Public Gardens, and right in the middle of the peninsula. Why not take a break and mosey on through? You deserve to relax and enjoy some sunshine.

I don't understand. Whenever I tell someone an event is being held at Victoria Park, they never…read moreknow where it is. How can you live in Halifax and not know where this is!? It's right across from the Public Gardens, it's just off Spring Garden Road and is the huge strip of green running along South Park. Why do I love it? Despite it's small size, it can do almost anything. Looking to hold a public rally? Done. Use the SGR end. Looking to laze in the shade? Done. Use the grassy stretch. Looking to host a car show? Done. use the area behind Robby Burns. Looking to practice your tight-rope walking? Done. Tie your rope between two trees. How do people not know where this is?! I don't understand.

Horrible, horrible experience at this gym. I am experiencing serious health problems and called the…read moregym numerous times to have my membership canceled, when I was well enough to do so. They continued to charge my credit card for months and refused to refund me, despite extenuating circumstances. I don't care about your company policy, I care about how you treat your members, who are people, not just money in the bank. This gym is only after your money. The prices are insanely high for what you get (zero discount if you're a student!!) and it's the same workout over and over again, which means it's repetitive and boring. I would never recommend this gym to anyone. I'm disgusted with how my personal health situation was handled.

Exercising and getting fit is hard work, it's sweat and it's aches. At 30 Minute Hit, Phil and…read moreSteffi don't pretend it's any other way. They don't try and tell you that it's any sort of miracle activity that'll get you looking like you could slay vampires or make you strong enough to punch out Nouveau Rocky. What they do offer is support, encouragement, and a healthy dose of reality. It's gonna hurt, it's going to knock the breath out of you, but you're going to be healthier and stronger, and it'll totally be worth it. Note, I said healthier, not skinnier. Yes, if you punch the hell out of the bags, you will lose weight, you will lose inches, you will build muscle. But you'll also boost your immune system, learn techniques that could actually help you protect yourself in a nasty situation and give you the confidence that comes from hitting hard. The Hit is a franchise rather than a chain, and Phil and Steffi run the show by themselves. They know everyone's name, and keep track of their progress so they can show you how to up the difficulty at a station if they notice it's getting too easy for you (doh!) You're never left on your own. If you ever have questions or want to push yourself, they're right there as you go through the circuit. Basically, you get a personal trainer with the cost of your membership. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to grab my gloves and get hitting, It's been a few days and I keep putting it off (and they notice if you do that! ) I'm comin', Phil and Steffi. Warn Bob.

A new escape room business located in Lower Sackville. Two different rooms, The Attic and The…read moreSyndicate. Our group of 8 did the Attic. We got out with less than 30 seconds to spare. It was very intense, definitely on the harder side, but VERY worth it. The business owner is amazing, and incredibly passionate about his rooms. He makes you feel very welcome and even offers up water, pop and snacks once you are done your room. Top notch customer service, and the experience is incredible. I highly recommend heading out to this one!!

Our group had a great experience at Escape Artists last night. Our Game Master, Brandon, was…read moreengaging, entertaining and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed the room which was well thought-out and immersive. We will be back again!

Beautiful and picturesque trail along the lake with couple of view points to enjoy. We also found…read moresome wild blueberry bushes on our way and stopped to take photos of them. There's also a canoe rental place that you can rent a canoe and paddle in the lake. Strongly recommended to anyone enjoying the nature.

A very well groomed beautiful trail suitable for baby strollers, walkers, and runners. Lots of…read morewildlife and beautiful scenes.

I have to give an update to the Sportsplex. We went over there for the Pirates-Cove Swim on Friday…read morenight. This review is for a particular staff member who was in need of some serious coaching for customer service. Now, before we went , the site says go at least 45 min before hand to line up and they start to sell tickets half an hour before the swim which was at 7:30 pm. The reason for this insanity of earliness was because of March Break. So we went there for 6:30. We went up to the desk to ask for the tickets and she said they would start selling them at 7:00. No problem, she told us to stand in the line, which is what we did. There was another lady there with her children who was there since 5:30 pm, she thought she could buy hers ahead of time. Policy is No! I understand why this policy is, so I do not have an issue with that. The issue was with the lady , who we believe was management. She proceeded to tell us to leave and come back, that we were interrupting the line of the people who were going in for the 6:30 swim. Please take note, there was no one in a line for the 6:30 swim, they simply walked right up to the counter and we are talking a span of 2 minutes. Now, being the person I am, I simply said , no. I was not going to walk around for 1/2 hour to come back and stand at the end of a line when I am standing at the beginning right now, where is the logic there, I will tell you, There Is None! The other lady, however was not quite so diplomatic, she and the manger started to exchange words. The Manger was telling us to leave and come back, the lady was very unhappy that we were being told to go and do something else and come back. Let's just say, after we all had words with Miss Congeniality, we stayed exactly where we were and within 15 minutes the line was down the hall. Hind-site, we would have left and been at the end of the line. I would hate to hear the conversation at that point. It is unfortunate that she was on duty that evening, as she did not win anyone over, just annoyed everyone. And we all thought she was poor with the customer service. Now, the swim, that was good. Lots of life guards. Great Fun!

Growing up I spent a lot of time at the Dartmouth Sportsplex, mainly watching my brother's hockey…read moregames. The Sportsplex is home to a number of health and fitness programs and services. An ice surface, cardio gym, weight room, 2 swimming pools, fitness classes and a new indoor running track are all housed int his building with a number of community rooms available for Bingo and meetings. My "Safe Prom" party was hosted at the Dartmouth Sportsplex and we were given basically full reign over the building overnight. The pools were open for swimming, and the lifeguards that were on duty were very nice, despite the fact that they had to stay awake overnight with a few hundred high school graduates. Hot Hint: If you are looking for a fitness pass that give you a great variety of workouts this is the place to go. A membership gives access to all the facilities, and a discounted rate on exercise classes.

There is nothing better then laying by a pool and soaking up some rays. Waegwoltic Club was founded…read morein 1908 and the name means " end of the Water". Private club for members and guest only allows you to enjoy the beautiful surrounding of the Wag. What this place has in store is what is called the Lido where is normally a chilly 68-70 degree pool equipped with diving boards and slide for the kids. Encased in a great deck you are able to enjoy the sun and then jump right in . A smaller pool is attached for the really little ones that can cool off after playing in the sand. The main pool is heated and will be broken into adult as well as open swims. Two other pools are available but one is mostly reserved for older members. Don't forget the 6 or 8 Tennis courts where you can take lessons or if that is not up your alley there is must more. Sailing, Volleyball as well as Wagg days where the kids are able to enjoy. Now the Wagg would not be what it is if it was not for the great Canteen that they provide to the guest. Fries and Sweet Potato fires with curry dip is a hot thing. There are other things on the menu as well as a little store in the main house for candy and treats. All this does not come cheap between $600-$800 you will be able to have some relaxing fun.

Dear Shawna D - Its spelled WAEG , has been for generations…read more WAG is what a dog's tail does... Are you a C.F.A.? Waeg not a bad place. Nice safe summer camp for kids. Getting Pricey and the "tone" has changed in recent years.

It seems peculiar to me to write a review about a vast, fairly empty piece of land. The Common is a…read morelarge chunk-o-field in the middle of the city, with a few baseball diamonds, a fountain, and some trees thrown in for good measure. Now that spring is showing its sunny little face around these parts, I feel compelled to run, skip and dance my way down to the field and play about until night fall. The Common is such a lovely plot of communal land for all to share and is especially wonderful for those of us who don't have back yards to play in. Yesterday morning, I enjoyed a brief yoga session with myself prior to work. Since I cross the land everyday I head downtown, I felt that not stopping yesterday when it was so epically beautiful out would have been a travesty. I love that this space is available to all who wish to use it. You don't need to ask anyone if you can do hand stands or throw a ball around, it's just there waiting for you to visit - no permission needed. In the summer, I walk a couple of blocks blanket in hand, and set up shop on the grass. With my notebook I could lay all day, writing and watching the people pass. On most days, you can find friendly dogs chasing sticks, and on some special afternoons you can watch kites tipping and dipping across the sky. Oh Common, thank you for being such a consistent sunny day companion.

If you are looking to get the kids out on a nice sunny day or just looking to throw a ball around…read morethen drop by the Halifax Commons. As well the Commons has hosted a few concerts such as Kiss and this summer is the Black Eyed Peas. The Commons itself is a large grassy area that is cut with baseball diamonds on each corner and in the summer time are normally stocked with baseball teams having a blast. In the surrounding area there is a playground that houses alot of little creatures meaning kids running around on any given day. Great slides and monkey bars to swings and tunnels. As well it also has that spongy turf under it so when the kids falls from running they do not skin their knees. Right beside that is the Skateboard park that will always leave you gasping when they do their jumps and flips on the boards and bikes. All these areas seem to be growing in popularity. One suggestion that I would like to make to the city is to put in more benches so that the [parents can sit down.

The Cole Harbour Outdoor Pool has been around for eons and I remember it as a great place to swim…read moreas a kid. It's one of the only public outdoor swimming pools in Dartmouth. The pool is small, but recently updated. If you live in Cole Harbour visiting the pool is basically hanging out with your neighbors and school friends. It's a great pool to bring the kids to while you get in some relaxation and suntanning. The prices are okay, with family pricing and adult passes a few dollars cheaper than the much larger Cole Harbour Place. They offer classes in synchro, swimming, diving, and water polo for those of you looking to gain an impressive new talent. The pool is also home to the Colby Sailfish, a great swim team for kids and teens. If you're looking for a different party idea you can rent the pool out. When I was younger there was a small twirly slide and several diving boards, including one of those scary tall ones. Since the reno they axed the slide and huge diving board, but kept the basic two pools. The regular pool, and a shallow pool for tots and small kids. The best thing this pool has going for it is that it's outside. It's nice to be able to swim and enjoy the sun without the bitter chill of the ocean. Being outside is also a downside as your enjoyment rests on our fickle and every changing weather. There is also a huge parking lot and you can easily get a bus to the pool for the car-less.