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Point Pleasant Park

Description: It is one of the areas of Halifax most cherished by its citizens. Situated to the south of Halifax.

Newest Review: ... very particular reason. I was there to see "Shakespeare by the sea". This is a drama group who perform Shakespeares plays outdoors in the park. As a stage they use a ruined WW I and WW II fort. Entrance is a suggested donation of around $5 and you sit on the grass with your juice and your picnic and watch the show. The play was "Much ado about nothing" and I was a ... more

... bit worried about it. I'm not very good with my Shakespeare plots and I wasn't sure if I would be able to follow the story or if I would be able to hear the actors. I needn't have worried as the play was out of this world. The actors were...more

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Point Pleasant Park: Culture in the open air (464 words)
by - written on 05/02/01 (Very useful, 31 readings)
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Point Pleasant Park is at the far end of Halifax on the peninsula. It is a 75 hectare wooded park and has walking trails, picnic spots, a restaurant and a beach. No cars are allowed so it's an excellent spot for children and dogs to run about. It also makes a refreshing change to get out of the city into the fresh air and open spaces even though it is still technically in Halifax. The park is easy to reach either by bus from the city centre or by driving although you have to park at the edge of the park (!). I went to Point Pleasant Park for a very particular reason. I was there to see "Shakespeare by the sea". This is a drama group who ... Read the complete review

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