Travel Canada’s capital cities: Halifax, N.S.

Whether you’re planning a family road trip or a weekend staycation, check out our list of things to do in Canada’s capital cities.

Favourite indoor activity: With hands-on
interactive exhibits, a planetarium and live
demonstrations, the Discovery Centre in
downtown Halifax is both fun and educational.
The bubble room is a favourite with kids.
discoverycentre.ns.ca

Favourite outdoor activity: Take a tour of the
Halifax Harbour on Theodore Tugboat, or board
the Harbour Hopper, an amphibious vehicle
that travels in and out of the water and drives
on downtown streets. mtcw.ca/theodoretugboat;
mtcw.ca/harbourhopper

Best-kept secret: The new Halifax Seaport
Farmers’ Market on the waterfront is
especially bustling on Saturdays. Escape to
its green roof with a picnic lunch, and enjoy
the view of the harbour and George’s Island.
halifaxfarmersmarket.com

Great place to eat: There are lots of tasty
food kiosks along the waterfront in the Historic
Properties district. Try The Battered Fish for
delicious fish and chips. thebatteredfish.ca

Great place to stay: The Cambridge Suites Hotel
is conveniently located downtown near the Halifax
Citadel National Historic Site. It offers a continental
breakfast, a rooftop patio and will even welcome
your pet! cambridgesuiteshalifax.com

Worth the drive: Peggy’s Cove is always a
favourite, regardless of age. It’s picturesque, you’re
close to the ocean, the kids can climb the rocks, and
the drive is beautiful. peggyscove.ca

Diana Ballon is a Toronto-based freelance writer who loves
to travel with her husband and two kid

Originally published in ParentsCanada, July 2012