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Point Pleasant Park

Point Pleasant Drive, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 1B5, Canada (South End)
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Ranked #6 of 53 attractions in Halifax
Type: Parks, Jogging Paths/ Tracks
Activities: Running
Description: Have a picnic with sweeping ocean views or hike through 186 acres of forest in one of Halifax's most cherished parks.
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Halifax, Canada
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49 reviews 49 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

Whether you're walking alone or with a dog, the park is a perfect place to wander around. It's large enough to get a good bit of exercise or you can just sit by and watch others getting theirs.

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Paget Parish, Bermuda
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36 reviews 36 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

Beautiful big park. Great walking park. Has squirrels living there that we fed and took loads of pictures. We have been twice and don't think we covered it all. We will be back!

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Edmonton, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

This park is fairly large so you can get a good walk in if you head through the trails. It is also good for jogging. If you just want a scenic stroll you can stick to the path along the water. It can be windy so be prepared. We had a great evening walk here recently. It was peaceful in... More

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Monterossa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013 via mobile

We visited here a few times whilst in Halifax. To have a park like this so close to downtown Halifax is great. No, it's not the most scenic park land we have seen but it is still a great place to walk or run, with or without dog, great for a picnic when the weather is right but even with... More

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Bay Saint Lawrence, Nova Scotia, Canada
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

When you grow up in the wilds of Northern Cape Breton and are used to the Cape Breton Highlands National Park, a walk through Point Pleasant Park is quite disappointing. My wife and I used to go hear for walks in our younger years and I am glad I had her company because the trails were quite dull, flat and... More

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Bedford, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013

The park is a huge, nearly pristine piece of Halifax's history. The forts in the park guarded Halifax from it's enemies during the two World Wars and before. Unfortunately, Hurricane Juan damaged some of the taller trees, but the park retains its elegance and is a wonderful place to walk in the quiet of the woods or cross country ski... More

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013 via mobile

Nice park located at the end of the Halifax peninsula. It's a short walking distance from downtown. It seems to be the perfect spot for runners as it has trails with up and down hills.

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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2013

A traditional place for people to go walking year round, but especially on the first warm spring days. Lots of happy dogs, remains of old army forts, Martello Tower, miles of paths, lovely seaside vistas.

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See 8 more reviews by Bob O for Halifax
Halifax, Canada
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2013

Too many hooligans, not a good place to be with family. When we were there we had terrible time, buch of stupid teenagers were racing there cars in the parking lot and no one stop them. everyone just left..

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Halifax, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

I walk through this park almost every Sun morning. Great place to have your dog off-leash before 10 am!

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