About
Point Pleasant Park is a wooded park of about 185 acres on a peninsula that juts into Halifax Harbour, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. For a visitor, it offers a rare mix of forest and sea within a short distance of the city centre.
What to expect
- Extensive trail networks winding through mixed forest
- Scenic views across the harbour and along the coast
- Historic Martello Towers to explore on foot
- Open space well suited to picnics
The park is especially good for an unhurried walk. Paths run through shaded woodland, and the coastline gives frequent glimpses of the water, so the scenery changes as you go. Many people also come to jog, using the same trails.
Why visit
If you want fresh air, a few hours outdoors and a sense of the harbour without leaving the city, Point Pleasant Park makes a pleasant choice. Bring water and a picnic if you plan to stay a while, and allow time to wander, since the trails are the main reason to come. Its Martello Towers add a historical touch to a stroll along the shore.