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Jul 24, 2023 · Situated in the south end of the Halifax peninsula, this historic 75-hectare wooded area is a great spot for walking your dog, running, biking, or just sitting on a bench contemplating the ocean. Much of the park is wheelchair-accessible. Explore the park using our interactive map, which you’ll find at the bottom of this page.
- Point Pleasant Park
- History
- Black Rock Beach
- Off-Leash Dog Walking & Cycling Trails
- Family Friendly Adventure
- Shakespeare by The Sea – Park Place Theatre
- Wedding & Events Planning
- The Heart of Halifax
Point Pleasant Park, a beloved Halifax cornerstone encompasses 185 acres in the city’s South End. The #1 spot for Haligonians to walk the dog, go for a jog, or a bike ride (Weekends & holidays only, on a specific route, see map) for generations. The park is easily accessible for all with scenic, diverse historic, natural beauty. This #family-friend...
One of the region’s best #historic sites, the park has been an important gathering place since Mi’kmaq Indigenous peoples dubbed it “the place of spirits”. Millenia’s worth of spirits inhabit this majestic piece of land. Its long, storied history is one that has grown alongside the city of Halifax. After his arrival, the British Governor of Nova Sc...
The park’s “Black Rock Beach” was infamous as the site of pirate Edward Jordan’s hanging in 1809, the first pirate to be hanged in Canada. Jordan was sentenced to death for his botched attempt to take back his repossessed fishing vessel, resulting in the murder of its crew. His body was tarred & displayed in an iron cage at the rock outcropping at ...
The park has lots of areas available for #off-leashdog walking with the exception of Sailors Memorial Way where no dogs are allowed after 10 am and Cambridge Drive where dogs must be on a leash at all times. Dogs must also be on leashes in the parking lots. Sailors Memorial Way & Cambridge Drive trails have these restrictions as they’re the most hi...
Looking for a fun, #family-friendly outdoor adventure in Point Pleasant Park? Try “I Spy” to travel back in time and become a spy for the French Adventure Spy Agency. The step-by-step instructions for this 4.3 km (return) trail adventure and a route map can be downloaded at earthadventures.ca.The approximate time to complete the adventure is 2 hour...
One of the park’s most popular attractions is Shakespeare By The Sea, where they use Cambridge Battery as an open-air stage for live theater. The largest outdoor summer theater festival east of Montreal, it features original works as well as traditional classics from its William Shakespeare namesake. From July 1st to Labour Day in September you can...
Halifax’s love for Point Pleasant Park has spanned centuries, and what better place for Haligonians to declare their love for one another than to have an outdoor wedding in the park? It’s long been a popular place to exchange vows, which you can book for various locations throughout the park. There are 7 bookable locations including; Quarry Pond, C...
The park can be fairly crowded at peak times, but in general, it is a calm experience. Whether you want to take in a play at Shakespeare by the sea, take the family for a Sunday stroll, or shed some pounds with some scenic exercise this is the place to be in Halifax. The true heart of the city resides in Point Pleasant Park and it continues beating...
Point Pleasant Park is a large, mainly forested municipal park at the southern tip of the Halifax peninsula. It once hosted several artillery batteries, and still contains the Prince of Wales Tower - the oldest Martello tower in North America (1796).
- 75 ha (190 acres)
- Halifax Regional Municipality (Land under lease from Government of Canada)
- Public park
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Point Pleasant Park. Map and Guide. For almost two centuries, Point Pleasant formed a vital element of the defences of Halifax, which was established by the British to counter French influence in North America, and as the base and headquarters of the Royal Navy’s North American Station.
At the western entrance, Tower Road at Point Pleasant Drive, a large map shows all walkways and points of interest, including the Prince of Wales Tower National Historic Site, North America’s first a Martello Tower and the ruins of several forts.
May 8, 2018 · Map. Other information about the trails in Point Pleasant Park. Length of trail: varies—park is 75 hectares (185 acres) and has 39km of trails, and the perimeter loop is 3.36 km. Time to complete: varies. Community Group Manager: Halifax Regional Municipality. Landowner: Halifax Regional Municipality.
