Arrived into Halifax, NS this summer and was so happy to discover Kattuk Expeditions was opening an…read moreAdventure Base for Sea Kayak Tours and bicycle rentals WITHIN metro Halifax in beautiful Fisherman's Cove! It is fantastic to now be able to experience a mid-morning or early evening sunset kayak tour in a pristine wilderness setting and not have to rent a car to get there from downtown Halifax! I've taken either ferry across the harbour with my bicycle for a cost of only $2.50 and then rode the bike trails/streets or I've asked for a free transfer for bus #60 to Fisherman's Cove. If you are a tourist with a car, or local, the drive is only 15-20 minutes and there is lots of free parking. I highly recommend Fred and his company and have thoroughly enjoyed this 'hidden gem' of Halifax : )

From the owner: We specialize in corporate team building events,day adventure camps for schools, wilderness…read moreeducation.

Worst place I have ever gone. Called ahead to ensure a canoe would be available. We placed a…read moredeposit to ensure we would keep it. Upon arrival they said they didn't have be roof rack equipment we were promised to transfer the canoe from their shop (which is far away from the water Anyway) to the water. We told the woman working as we he drove 2 hours for this reservation and her response was "that sucks". No word of a lie... All she said was "that sucks". I can not believe it. Terrible customer service and they lie about having equipment available. DO NOT GO HERE.

A dark, unwelcoming place that offers a small selection of outdoor equipment. I haven't felt the…read moreneed to go there more than once. It could be so much more with a little light and a little paint. Oh, and more products...

Combination coffee/shop and indoor rock climbing facility that opened a decade ago in and old…read moreservice station - the rock climbing is in the service bays and the doors are open when the weather is warmer. Standard coffee and espresso based drinks - they use Java Blend. They do have a small selection of baked goods and sandwiches. Coffee is average. Cool environment - open and airy - minimalist decor. Worth a visit while in the Gottingen Street area.

Popped in here to grab a coffee and Earl Grey latte before heading back up the hill for the Citadel…read moreGhost Tour one very cold fall evening. The atmosphere in Seven Bays was bumping! The staff were friendly and informative sharing with us the idea of their rock climbing coffee shop. There is TONS of seating here - I can see this being a great University hangout for homework or getting together to study with friends. They have a loyalty program, so if you're going to be a regular, be sure and sign up. I loved the HUGE glass window walls from the outside - really lit up and pretty at night! Oh and as a Mom, two thumbs way up for having a changeable in the washroom. Rock on Seven Bays Bouldering, Climb and Coffee on! PS They do have a few free parking spots out front to the left of the Big Bay doors where the bouldering takes place.

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.