Cape Breton Island 
While the weather is uncertain in March, one thing is for sure: March Break is coming up! It’s a great time to get the whole family together for an adventure, and the businesses of Nova Scotia know it, particularly the hospitality industry.
Credit: Clockmaker’s Inn
Whether you want to go further afield or stay close to home, there are options for everyone and lots of fun to be had. These options were chosen with kids of all ages in mind, so it’s easy to customize your March Break getaway to your family’s greatest enjoyment.
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White Point
White Point Resort is a destination for family fun all year round, but they step it up during March Break! They have activities for kids of all ages, all day, and several are supervised so Mom and Dad can have some fun at the pool and spa.
March Break visitors can save by booking two nights at the regular room rate and receiving any additional night at 50% off. The offer applies to most accommodations, excluding Lakeside Glomes and Oceanfront Treehouses. Weekday one-night stays are also available in White Point and Lakeside rooms. Guests can enjoy a range of activities during the break, including yoga, beach games, scavenger hunts, movies, kids’ dance parties and marshmallow roasts.
Address:75 White Point Beach Resort Road, White Point Beach
Phone:1-800-565-5068 or 902-354-7278
Brewery Park Hotel
The Brewery Park Hotel offers a stay-and-explore package highlighting Nova Scotia’s history. Guests stay in one of 16 uniquely designed studio suites near Halifax’s Hydrostone district and North End craft beverage spots. The package also includes guest passes to three museums: the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and the Museum of Natural History.
Address: 2853 Agricola Street, Halifax
Phone:(782) 414-1040
Delta Dartmouth
The city of Dartmouth has so much to offer, so staying at the Delta Dartmouth assures you of fun for the whole family right on your doorstep.
The Delta Dartmouth is offering a spring bed-and-breakfast family package featuring a two-night stay with complimentary breakfast for up to four and a one-night Sundae Bar experience. Located near Dartmouth Crossing, Mic Mac Mall and downtown Halifax, the package also includes access to the pool, splash pad, sauna and fitness centre, along with free parking and Wi-Fi.
Address: 240 Brownlow Avenue, Dartmouth
Phone:1-800-561-3733 or 1-902-468-8888
Prince George Hotel
The Prince George Hotel is known for its beautiful rooms and its awesome brunches (especially their Sunday Brunches). Settled in the heart of downtown, you can enjoy the pool and fitness centre when you’ve had all the fun of Halifax. Time your stay so you can enjoy every brunch you can, and you’ll have a holiday fit for a prince! Plus, they have 20% off deal.
Address: 1725 Market Street, Halifax
Phone: 1-800-565-1567
Atlantica Halifax
Situated on the edge of downtown and Quinpool, the Atlantica hotel is ready to give you a fantastic Halifax-based getaway.
You’re within easy walking, bus, or taxi rides from nearly every major Halifax landmark, including the Museum of Natural History, the Commons, Citadel Hill and downtown Halifax. With family studio rooms for a larger family (or just more privacy), there are several restaurants right on your doorstep all the way down Quinpool.
And here’s a useful feature: there’s a Superstore and a Shoppers Drug Mart only about six minutes’ walk from the hotel, which, as anyone who’s travelled with kids before knows is a valuable asset indeed. You never know when you might need bananas, Gravol, or cookies after all.
Address: 1980 Robie Street, Halifax
Phone: 1-888-810-7288
Cabot Shores Wilderness Resorts
Cabot Shores is ready to make any time of winter fun, and since March Break is before the equinox, it is still technically winter. The winter family packages let you choose where you want to stay—you can stay in a chalet with an outdoor hot tub, or you can stay in a YURT, which also has access to an outdoor hot tub. Whichever you decide, the rest of the package is the same. You get dinners for four, all-you-can-eat breakfasts, a s’mores kit, and snowshoe rentals…making it the perfect getaway.
Phone:1-866-929-2584
Cambridge Suites
If you’re looking to stay downtown in Halifax for March Break, the Cambridge Suites Hotel is ready to welcome you. Explore downtown, hang out in the hotel, and get some awesome pictures of the Harbour. Enjoy all the March Break activities in Haliax. If you’re looking to do some shopping, Halifax Shopping Centre is nearby, and you’re only a few minutes and a bridge away from Dartmouth Crossing and the Mic Mac Mall.
Address: 1583 Brunswick Street, Halifax
Phone: 1-800-565-1263 or 902-420-0555
Clockmaker’s Inn
Watching the Annapolis Valley change from winter to spring is special, and the Clockmaker’s Inn got some special treatment for families. This Victorian Inn sits in the heart of Windsor and offers the charm of a 125-year-old building with every modern convenience. The suites are each designed with their own themes, and children under 12 stay for free, making this a great deal year-round. There’s plenty to do in Windsor, and having a low-key and cozy place to come back to will make this trip memorable and stress-free.
Address: 1399 King Street, Windsor
Phone: 1-902-792-3600 or 1-866-778-3600
Four Seasons Retreat
Sometimes you need to get away from it all—go back to nature, and reset as a family. If that sounds like your family this March Break, the Four Seasons Retreat is a great option. There are ten cottages on the property, each given privacy by the trees between them. The cottages look over the Cobequid Bay, and with full amenities and a grill and fire pit to boot, you’re all set to curl up together and enjoy the quiet and peace of the forest and sea.
Address: 230 Cove Road, Upper Economy
Phone:902-647-2628 or 1-888-373-0339
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel
Having a family hotel vacation often means that you get to customize your experience, and the Halifax Marriott is ready to offer precisely that. Enjoy the perfect start to your day with a complimentary breakfast for 2 adults and children under 12 at Harbourstone.
Address: 1919 Upper Water Street, Halifax
Phone:1-800-943-6760 or 902-421-1700
Hatfield Farm
Speaking of Hatfield Farm, if the cowboy life appeals to your family, you should consider staying there. Just outside Halifax, Hatfield Farm offers a range of outdoor activities. That also includes staying at the Farm in Fort Clayton, a set of cabins and bunkhouses set up for sleepovers in all weather.
Address: 1840 Hammonds Plains Road, Hammonds Plains
Phone:1-877-835-5676 or 902-835-5676
Inverary Resort
Baddeck is a beautiful place year-round, and if you want to enjoy it in March, the Inverary Resort is a restful and rejuvenating choice. They have a splendid restaurant, are close to several nearby parks and trails, and have a spa and indoor pool! There are a few winter packages as well, so you can do everything from a spa trip to Ceilidh. If you’re looking for a getaway with older kids or one that combines outdoor activity with indoor luxury, head for Baddeck!
Address: 368 Shore Road, Baddeck, Cape Breton
Phone:1-800-565-5660
Irwin Lake Chalets
The Irwin Lake Chalets provide you with all you could want for a March Break getaway by the lake. Their chalets come with a full kitchen, a barbecue, satellite TV, and an outdoor hot tub (they are also pet friendly. The grounds are gorgeous and perfect for snowshoeing, hiking, and bird watching, and there are other parks and trails nearby. On top of that, it’s also close to Hamilton Sleigh & Wagon Rides, Shubenacadie Wildlife Park, and Sugar Moon maple syrup farm, so you’ve got plenty of outdoor fun for everyone to enjoy!
Address: 680 Lock Haven Lane, Old Barns
Phone:1-866-554-7946 or 902-895-2663
