The Discovery Centre- Halifax, NS

As part of our Halifax weekend getaway in April, we visited the Discovery Centre for the first time in it’s new location. WOW!!

“The Discovery Centre is a not-for-profit registered charitable organization whose mission is to bring STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) to life through fun, interactive learning experiences.” ~ thediscoverycentre.ca

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Visiting the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic with kids in Halifax, NS

Visiting the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Halifax, Nova Scotia. This is one of many educational and fun activities to do with kids in Halifax.

The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is a regular stop for us when visiting Halifax, NS. I can’t count how many times we have visited, and each time we all have a good time reading, watching, playing and exploring.

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Day Trips In New Brunswick With Kids

Day Trips In New Brunswick With Kids

For many summers now, we have been doing day trips from our home in Moncton, NB. With two children that are almost 10 years apart in age, we have tried to find adventures that are interesting for both boys. While some day tripping adventures have been the entire family, many have been just myself and the kids, while hubby is working. Keeping this in mind, many of the day trips are doable with one adult and a couple children.

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Day Tripping – Kingsbrae Gardens in St Andrews, NB

Day Tripping – Kingsbrae Gardens in St Andrews, NB

Kingsbrae Gardens in St. Andrews NB is a beautiful place. I have been to St. Andrews many times over my 40 + years and only last summer did I get the opportunity to visit the gardens.

Our family took a day trip from Moncton, with my kids and nephew, and headed to St. Andrews to visit the Huntsman Marine Science Center. On the way, I was looking at the NB Tourism Guide and trying to figure out what else to do when we got there.

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Day Tripping – Cape Jourimain Nature Centre

Day Tripping – Cape Jourimain Nature Centre

Are you looking for a beautiful view, eco-friendly site, walking trails, and educational experience for the family?

Cape Jourimain is such a gem. 

Cape Jourimain Nature Centre is located just at the start of the NB side of the Confederation Bridge. You turn off for the Tourist Information center just before going onto the bridge. Once parked at the tourist info center, you go through the back doors onto the wooden boardwalk that takes you to the Cape Jourimain Nature Centre.

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