Guidebook for Halifax
Food Scene
Located close by the flats, Eliot & Vine is an excellent restaurant with Instagram-worthy dishes. It is pricey but delicious!
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Eliot & Vine
2305 Clifton StLocated close by the flats, Eliot & Vine is an excellent restaurant with Instagram-worthy dishes. It is pricey but delicious!
Quintessential Maritime pub with live music.
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The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse
5136 Prince StQuintessential Maritime pub with live music.
One of the highest rated restaurants in Halifax, located on the waterfront boardwalk, The Bicycle Thief is both a restaurant and a cocktail bar. Check out the outdoor champagne bar or settle into a deck table watching the ocean while you enjoy a fantastic meal.
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The Bicycle Thief
1475 Lower Water StOne of the highest rated restaurants in Halifax, located on the waterfront boardwalk, The Bicycle Thief is both a restaurant and a cocktail bar. Check out the outdoor champagne bar or settle into a deck table watching the ocean while you enjoy a fantastic meal.
Best oysters and steaks in town!
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The Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar
1662 Barrington StBest oysters and steaks in town!
Edna
2053 Gottingen StHip eatery surrounded by breweries and pubs.
Located on the rooftop of Halifax's Central Library, enjoy a latte overlooking the city and ocean.
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PAVIA Gallery - Espresso Bar & Cafe
1723 Hollis StLocated on the rooftop of Halifax's Central Library, enjoy a latte overlooking the city and ocean.
Two If By Sea Cafe
66 Ochterloney StBest croissants in town!
LF Bakery
2063 Gottingen StFresh baguettes and other breads baked in Parisian style.
Dee Dee's Ice Cream
5668 Cornwallis StHome-made ice cream
Drinks & Nightlife
Tapas and cocktails on the waterfront, including charcuterie, ceviche, and other gourmet snacks.
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Little Oak Bar
Tapas and cocktails on the waterfront, including charcuterie, ceviche, and other gourmet snacks.
Obladee, a Wine Bar
1600 Barrington StWine bar downtown.
This pedestrian friendly street is full of bars, patios and nightspots. Stay at one or hop around.
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Argyle Street
Argyle StreetThis pedestrian friendly street is full of bars, patios and nightspots. Stay at one or hop around.
Maritimer bar with live music - mix of university kids and locals young at heart.
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The Lower Deck
1887 Upper Water StMaritimer bar with live music - mix of university kids and locals young at heart.
Located close to the flats, a great place to grab a drink.
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Studio East Food+Drink
6021 Cunard StLocated close to the flats, a great place to grab a drink.
One of Halifax's many breweries, Good Robot has a fantastic vibe and a rotating menu featuring local restaurants.
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Good Robot Brewing Co.
2736 Robie StOne of Halifax's many breweries, Good Robot has a fantastic vibe and a rotating menu featuring local restaurants.
Shopping
Saturday mornings, the Farmer's Market on the oceanfront is bustling with all kinds of food stalls, winery booths, gourmet products, and local artists.
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Фермерский рынок Halifax Seaport Farmer's Market
961 Marginal RdSaturday mornings, the Farmer's Market on the oceanfront is bustling with all kinds of food stalls, winery booths, gourmet products, and local artists.
A great spot for local (non-tourist) art, located next door to the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia.
Teichert Gallery
1723 Hollis StA great spot for local (non-tourist) art, located next door to the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia.
Argyle Fine Art
1559 Barrington StThe best gallery for modern art in Halifax
Halifax Shopping Centre
Shopping mall for rainy days
Parks & Nature
Easy hiking trails take you through historic sites and ocean views. Fun bike ride! Main trails can accommodate strollers.
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Парк Пойнт Плезант
5530 Point Pleasant DrEasy hiking trails take you through historic sites and ocean views. Fun bike ride! Main trails can accommodate strollers.
White sand beach located 30mins from city.
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Провинциальный парк пляжа Кристал Кресцент
220 Sambro Creek RdWhite sand beach located 30mins from city.
Пляж Рэйнбоу Хейвен
Cow Bay RdPopular beach destination
Hike through cliffs overlooking the ocean. Ok for older kids but not for toddlers and/or strollers.
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Duncans Cove
Hike through cliffs overlooking the ocean. Ok for older kids but not for toddlers and/or strollers.
Located near the flats, the Halifax Commons has a playground, picnic space and the Oval (skate/bike in summer and ice skate in winter).
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Парк Halifax Common
5816 Cogswell StLocated near the flats, the Halifax Commons has a playground, picnic space and the Oval (skate/bike in summer and ice skate in winter).
Big waves and rocky beaches make Lawrencetown Beach a destination for surfers. There are a few surf schools around town for day or week-long lessons.
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Парк Лоуренстаун-Бич-Провинсиал
Nova Scotia 207Big waves and rocky beaches make Lawrencetown Beach a destination for surfers. There are a few surf schools around town for day or week-long lessons.
Sightseeing
Peggy's Point Lighthouse
Peggys Point RoadIconic Peggy's Cove and lighthouse
Take a guided tour of downtown at night with local ghost historians.
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Ghost Walk of Historic Halifax
Take a guided tour of downtown at night with local ghost historians.
Take a sail in the Halifax Harbour in a traditional tall ship. There are daytime sails for families as well as evening cocktail sails.
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Tall Ship Silva
1751 Lower Water StTake a sail in the Halifax Harbour in a traditional tall ship. There are daytime sails for families as well as evening cocktail sails.
UNESCO world heritage site - beautiful sea-side town on the South shore of Nova Scotia.
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Lunenburg
UNESCO world heritage site - beautiful sea-side town on the South shore of Nova Scotia.
Explore the wineries of the Annapolis valley on the Bay of Fundy.
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Wolfville
Explore the wineries of the Annapolis valley on the Bay of Fundy.
South shore town with iconic bay views, art galleries and fantastic little restaurants.
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Mahone Bay
South shore town with iconic bay views, art galleries and fantastic little restaurants.
Arts & Culture
Mix of local, Canadian and European artists.
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Художественная галерея Новой Шотландии
1723 Hollis StMix of local, Canadian and European artists.
Музей естественной истории Новой Шотландии
1747 Summer StGreat for kids!
Halifax's science centre with play areas make it a fantastic place to visit with kids!
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Discovery Centre
1215 Lower Water StHalifax's science centre with play areas make it a fantastic place to visit with kids!
Essentials
Atlantic Superstore
6141 Young StNSLC
6169 Quinpool RdNova Scotia Liquor Commission - wine, beer, spirits.
Canada Post
1680 Bedford RowPost office located inside the Atlantic Superstore.
Shoppers Drug Mart
6139 Quinpool RdLocal pharmacy.
QEII Health Sciences Centre: Emergency Department
1799 Robie StLocal hospital and emergency.
The Family Focus Medical Clinics
5991 Spring Garden RdWalk-in clinic.