The Best of Halifax for Kids

Looking for ways to include the kids whenever you're visiting downtown Halifax? 

Halifax is home to many historic forts that provide a wonderful change of scenery and are easily accessible to visit with kids. 

1. Citadel (ask about birthday parties for school aged children)
2. York Redoubt

Parks with excellent walking paths include:

1. Point Pleasant Park (Upper and Lower entrances) 
2. Shubie Park (Main Interpretive Centre entrance is 54 Locks Road, Dartmouth)

Playgrounds nearest to the store include: 

1. Halifax Common, relocated in 2024 to Trollope Street side
2. Isleville Park, 3460 Isleville St, North End Halifax (fully fenced in)
3. Fuller Terrace Park Playground, small footprint but walking distance to the store, 5670 Ontario Street
4. George Dixon Centre Park (Jumpstart Inclusive Playground, 2023) at George Dixon Community Centre, Gottingen between Brunswick Street and Gottingen Street
5. Fort Needham Memorial Park, Needham Street, North End Halifax
6. Chebucto Road Park, 6215 Chebucto Rd, Halifax, NS B3L 1K7, updated 2025.

We hope you take the time to visit the North End. Your sense of smell will guide you to the local cafes and you can enjoy many local independent stores. On your way around, make a pit stop at Nurtured, it is a must! Come in for recommendations and leave with good memories. 

Whether you live in Nova Scotia or are just visiting, we love sharing all there is to see and do. Many thanks belong to both DiscoverHalifax and TheBestHalifax for including a visit to Nurtured in recent guides. We're stocked with books, a hat, sunglasses and even a water bottle to make your exploring adventures even more exciting!