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1. Visit Peggy?s Point Lighthouse
Peggy?s Point Lighthouse in Peggy’s Cove, so named after the tale of a young woman, the only survivor from a shipwreck, is one of the most photographed lighthouses in the world and one of over 150 to be found in this province. Kids will happily spend hours climbing over the smooth rocks and exploring the area, although parents should be cautious as the sea can be rough and unpredictable. A walk around the quaint fishing town and a stop for ice cream completes your visit. Before heading away from the area, drive five minutes down the road to Polly?s Cove hiking trails, which provide an easy walk to stunning ocean views. Nearby Oceanstone Seaside Resort has self-catering cottages on the beach and plenty of activities for children, including s?mores evenings and a scavenger hunt, if you feel like extending your visit. Photo: Tourism Nova Scotia
2. Stroll Down the Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
You can easily spend an entire day walking the boardwalk in Nova Scotia?s capital city. You?ll find numerous attractions, shops, restaurants, art installations, and a cute little train trolley that makes trips around the downtown area leaving from the boardwalk. Grab an ice cream cone from Cows and find yourself a bench while the kids play at the ocean-inspired playground featuring a giant wave sculpture (which they are technically not allowed to climb). Shipping containers have been repurposed here to act as pop-up restau...