About Hatfield Farm Cowboy Adventures
Year-round family adventure farm minutes from Halifax with wagon rides, petting pens, and a rustic lodge venue for events.
Features & Highlights
Detailed Information
Hatfield Farm Cowboy Adventures is a year-round family destination in Hammonds Plains, just minutes from downtown Halifax. Set on woodland trails near Second Lake, this working farm offers an authentic taste of Nova Scotia's countryside with a playful cowboy theme that has made it a beloved HRM attraction for decades. From wagon rides through the forest to a hands-on petting pen full of friendly farm animals, Hatfield Farm delivers an easy, affordable country escape without ever leaving the Halifax region.
Activities & Attractions
The farm's signature experience is the wagon and sleigh ride, a 30-minute journey through the property's woodland trails that's perfect for families, couples, and groups. In winter the wagons give way to sleigh rides through the snow, making Hatfield Farm one of the few true all-season family attractions near Halifax. The Petting Pens are a highlight for younger visitors, home to donkeys, goats, cows, alpacas, and other friendly animals you can meet up close.
Fort Clayton and its Rubber Rodeo offer active, imaginative play for kids, while the Hillbilly Adventure Lines and playgrounds round out the outdoor fun. In the warmer months, Splashifax adds a water-park twist on beautiful Second Lake, complete with a trolley ride from the farm down to the water. Beyond day visits, Hatfield Farm is one of Nova Scotia's most distinctive event venues, hosting weddings at its lakeside gazebo and 5,000-square-foot rustic lodge (seating up to 180 guests), birthday parties with lunch included, corporate retreats, school trips, and overnight stays in cozy cabins and bunkhouses.
Practical Information
Location: 1840 Hammonds Plains Road, Hammonds Plains, roughly a 15-minute drive from downtown Halifax.
Hours: Open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, year-round. The Petting Pens and playgrounds are drop-in friendly and need no reservations. Wagon rides, the Family Round-Up package, birthday parties, and group events should be booked in advance.
Admission: Petting Pen and playground access is available on a drop-in basis. Wagon rides, packages, and event bookings are priced per package. Check the official website at hatfieldfarm.com for current rates and availability.
Contact: Phone (902) 835-5676 or email [email protected].
Why Visitors Love It
With a strong social media following and a reputation built over generations, Hatfield Farm has become a go-to destination for Halifax-area families seeking an easy day out in the country. Its closeness to the city, variety of activities across every season, and genuine working-farm atmosphere set it apart from typical amusement attractions. Whether it's a summer wagon ride, a fall harvest visit, or a winter sleigh ride through the snow, the farm offers something year-round, a rarity among Nova Scotia family attractions.
