Description:
Point Pleasant is one of Canada's finer urban parks, and there's no better place for a walk along the water on a balmy day. This 74-hectare (183-acre) park occupies a wooded peninsular point, and it served for years as one of the linchpins in the city's military defense. You'll find the ruins of early forts and a nicely preserved Martello tower. Halifax has a 999-year lease from Great Britain for the park, for which it pays 1 shilling -- about US10ยข -- per year. You'll also find a lovely gravel carriage road around the point, a small swimming beach, miles of walking trails, and groves of graceful fir trees. The park is located about 2km (1 1/4 miles) south of the Public Gardens. No bikes are allowed on weekends or holidays.
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Awards:
Frommer's
- Recommended 2010
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Contact:
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- tel: +1 902 490 4700
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Address:
- 5718 Point Pleasant Drive
- Point Pleasant Dr. (south end of Halifax)
- Halifax, NS B3H 1B5
Neighborhood:
Downtown/ Surrounding AreasHours:
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Strenuousness:
- Easy
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