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  • Oct.1.Thu Hike NS Hiking Summit (Digby)
  • Oct.2.Fri 10:00am Halifax Waterfront Food, Artisan And Vendor Market - Point Pleasant Park
  • Oct.3.Sat 09:30am Guided Hike: Fox Lake's Forest & Panorama
  • Oct.3.Sat 10:00am Halifax Waterfront Food, Artisan And Vendor Market - Point Pleasant Park
  • Oct.4.Sun 10:00am Magical, Mysteriours, Mushrooms Walk - Taylor Head Park

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