Point Pleasant Park

Halifax, Nova Scotia Parks Guide

Canada Parks, Trails & Places

Point Pleasant Park is a 75 hectare (190 acres) urban recreation and historic park situated at the southern tip of Halifax Peninsula in Nova Scotia, Canada. The park is best enjoyed and viewed by exploring the 39 kilometres of forested and marine-view trails. It is also home to many historic sites and most notably the Prince of Wales Tower which is the oldest Martello Tower in North America.

What are the Top Things To Do, Activities, and Adventures at the Point Pleasant Park?

Point Pleasant Park adventures, and activities most enjoyed include hiking, dog walking, rollerblading, biking, sightseeing, picnicking, swimming, beachcombing, birding (birdwatching) and learning about the history of Canada.

Why Point Pleasant Park?

In many people's opinion this is THE park to visit in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada because of the abundance of history, the beautifully maintained trails, sandy beaches and marine scenery. Who are we to argue with that.

What are the features, amenities, and exhibits available for travelers to explore while at the Point Pleasant Park?

The more important features, amenities and exhibits located in and around Point Pleasant Park includes Black Rock Beach, Chain Rock Beach (both no lifeguards), hiking trails, washrooms, food vendor, picnic area, Summerhouse Point, Pleasant Lodge, Quarry Pond, Juan Demonstration Forest, Purcell's Landing, and historic sites like Fort Ogilvie, Prince of Wales Tower, HMCS Bonaventure Memorial, Point Pleasant Battery, Sailor's Memorial, Cambridge Battery, Northwest Arm Battery, Mik'maq Cultural Site, and the Chain Rock Battery.

Come to Halifax, Nova Scotia and explore Point Pleasant Park