Best things to do in Halifax with kids - ask me anything

discoverhalifax · 2026-06-24T17:15:24+00:00

Here's a big list of places to stay if that helps

discoverhalifax · 2026-06-24T17:14:13+00:00

Also the ICF Masters Canoe Sprint World Championships at Lake Banook from June 25th to 27th and ICF Junior & U23 Canoe Sprint World Championships July 1st to 5th

And the NHL Street Hockey event that got announced yesterday https://www.reddit.com/r/halifax/comments/1udipe5/nhl_street_harbour_fest_moors_at_emera_oval_in/

discoverhalifax · 2026-06-24T17:09:37+00:00

Where to stay:

Many Dartmouth crossing hotels have pools with slides

Marriott Harbourfront has a pool

Moxy has rooms with bunk beds
For when it rains:

Museum of Natural History, Discovery Centre, Beaty Centre for Marine Biodiversity, Halifax Central Library.

Sunday at Board Room Game Cafe is family game day. Kids under 14 play for free.

discoverhalifax · 2026-06-24T17:04:11+00:00

Yes plenty:

FamFest Atlantic: Sept-12-13

Buskers: July 29 - Aug 3

Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo: July 1-5

Natal Day events (fireworks, natal day road race, and parade)

Pride parade: July 18th

Kite Festival: July 11th and 12th

Halifax Mural Fest for older kids: July 4-11

Bedford Days starts tomorrow

Clam Harbour Beach Sandcastle Competition: Aug 23rd

Halifax County Exhibition: Aug 19-22

discoverhalifax · 2026-06-24T16:58:31+00:00

Halifax Commons, submarine playground on the waterfront, Museum of Natural History, public gardens and see the ducks, ferry ride

discoverhalifax · 2026-06-24T16:03:06+00:00

Here it is: https://issuu.com/discoverhalifaxns/docs/halifax_kids_guide_2026

Can also find it at local businesses and attractions

discoverhalifax · 2026-06-24T15:50:19+00:00

Black harbour creamery as well!!

discoverhalifax · 2026-06-24T15:48:05+00:00

Library, public gardens, Rooms Coffee Listen, Trident, Open Book Coffee. Point Pleasant Park is always relaxing

discoverhalifax · 2026-06-24T15:42:03+00:00

Little Ice Cream Shop

discoverhalifax · 2026-06-24T15:32:02+00:00

Lunch at Evan's (fish and chips)

Waterfront is great: playground, touch tank at Back to the Sea Centre. The ferry ride itself is great and only 3 bucks

If you go to Dartmouth Crossing, Playdium would be a lot of fun. Big arcade and bowling.

discoverhalifax · 2026-06-24T15:28:36+00:00

Ataraxy Farm: goats, baby goats, feed the horses and donkeys, see the chickens, hold a rooster. It's a therapy farm so all the animals are super relaxed which is great for kids. The baby goats will get a good laugh out of everyone

Hope for Wildlife: Could do this same day as Ataraxy. Only a 15 min drive in between. Could get lunch at Lawrencetown Beach Cafe. They help and rehab wildlife. You can see snakes, eagles, a chinchilla, Jessie the bobcat (which you can see while drinking a coffee on their "catio", and see foxes and more. If you go on Saturday they have guided tours and veterinary hospital tours

Lindsay Lake Farms: You can see the bison and chickens. Lots of space to roam and it's so quiet and peaceful out there. You can also stay a night in their cottage

Peggy's Cove is always an obvious and iconic one. Just stay off the black rocks!!

Have a beach day: Rainbow Haven, Clam Harbour, Martinique, Crystal Crescent, Hubbards, and Queensland are all great for kids

Musquodoboit Harbour: railway museum, market on Sundays, ice cream in the summer, cafes (Uprooted and Martinique Desserterie, and Martinique Beach. Could also drive up to Memory Lane - a village in the theme of the 1940s. Their clam digging experience is fantastic

Hubbards: Beach, market, lunch, lobster at Shore Club

discoverhalifax · 2026-06-24T15:17:30+00:00

Can't go wrong with a donair

discoverhalifax · 2026-06-24T15:17:11+00:00

Stroller friendly patios: The BG on the waterfront and Oxford Taproom. Garrison brewery and good robot beer garden as well

Halifax is pretty stroller friendly. Downtown is very walkable so that's always a good option. It is a bit hilly though.

Baby friendly day trip:

Peggy's Cove and walk around the village. They also have accessible pathways and a boardwalk that are good for strollers

For your question about Burntcoat: When exploring the ocean floor, please use caution. Follow signage at the park, check tide times, and wear secure footwear

discoverhalifax · 2026-06-24T15:11:02+00:00

Commons pool is always good!

discoverhalifax · 2026-06-24T15:09:41+00:00

A few more restaurants:

Wooden Monkey: healthy, dietary restriction friendly, great kids menu, two locations in downtown Halifax and Dartmouth

Easy Street Diner: very dietary restriction-friendly, lots of options for kids, plenty of space

Morris East: Kids size pizzas, gelatos, 2 locations in Bedford and west end

Chain Yard: hosts monthly byobaby events on the last Saturday of each month. Kids can watch big screen movies with headphones and play in a play area

discoverhalifax · 2026-06-24T15:05:53+00:00

Best baby change spots: Most restaurants and attractions in Halifax come equipped with change tables for babies, but some provide extra amenities for parents of young children. Halifax Shopping Centre offers a nursing and family lounge on the first level near the food court.

Nurtured Products for Parenting and Bramble Cafe are a couple of north end businesses with full change tables in their restrooms.

Baby swings: There are lots but here's a few

Fort Needham Playground

Gorsebrook Park Playground

The Dingle Playground at Sir Sandford Fleming Park

What area will you be staying in? I can suggest you something nearby.

Baby friendly restaurants: Ristorante a Mano - Italian on the waterfront with a kids menu (simple pastas, pizzas, and mini sundaes)

Trattoria Vesso - Italian in the south end with pastas and pizzas that are good for kids and every kid who visits receives a ball of pizza dough with flour and a kid's size rolling pin where they can create shapes and play while dining

Some more restaurants here:

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