McNabs and Lawlor Island Provincial Park: McNabs and Lawlor Island Provincial Park is located at the mouth of Halifax Harbour. Ferry boats take visitors to this natural area to enjoy bird watching hiking or a little history. While Lawlor Island is not open to the public McNab Island features 400 acres of woodland area along with Fort McNab a national historic site. Other heritage buildings include summer homes Maugers Beach Lighthouse and a long closed teahouse.
Art Gallery of NovaScotia: In downtown Halifax the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia is the largest art museum is the Atlantic provinces. The museum features a permanent collection of visual arts from the Maritimes and around the world numbering more than 13,000 pieces. There is a particular emphasis on the work of Nova Sctian folk artist Maud Lewis and part of the gallery's collection includes her shedsized house that is decorated with vibrant paintings. The gallery also features excellent temporary exhibitions. Address: 1723 Hollis Street, Halifax.
Point Pleasant Park: One of the most splendid places to stroll in Halifax is Point Pleasant Park on the southern most point of the city peninsula. This natural area features towering trees winding footpaths and great views out er Halifax footpaths and great views out over Halifax harbor and the North West Arm. It is closed to vehicles. Within the park are many historical monuments and remnants of wartime. The Prince of Wales Tower is a round stone tower that was built by Price Edward in 1796. It was the first of its kind in North America the prototype Martello Tower. The asic idea was to combine soldiers accmmodattion a store house and cannon mountings in a until capable of defending itself surrounded by immensely thick stone walls with access only by a retractable ladder to the first floor.
5718 Point pleasant Drive, Halifax.