Guidebook for Halifax
Food Scene
Athens Restaurant
6273 Quinpool RdGreat Green restaurant just across the street.
Authentic French bakery/cafe. Delicious pastries and bread. Try their "apple nest". Also a good place to sit and have a coffee.
69 locals recommend
LF Bakery
2063 Gottingen StAuthentic French bakery/cafe. Delicious pastries and bread. Try their "apple nest". Also a good place to sit and have a coffee.
Ardmore Tea Room
6499 Quinpool RdGreat place for brunch. Standard fare at good price. Cash only.
Best Sushi place in Halifax, good price. Watch out for a "surprise" dish!
40 locals recommend
Wasabi House
6403 Quinpool RdBest Sushi place in Halifax, good price. Watch out for a "surprise" dish!
Halifax Seaport Farmer's Market
961 Marginal RdFantastic ramen, big portion reasonably priced. My favorite noodle place.
10 locals recommend
Truly Tasty
6210 Quinpool RdFantastic ramen, big portion reasonably priced. My favorite noodle place.
Entertainment & Activities
An architectural marvel, recently opened, one of the best libraries anywhere. Tons of stuff for small kids to do including play area, lego area, game consoles, weekly activities and concerts during the weekend etc.
124 locals recommend
Halifax Central Library
5440 Spring Garden RdAn architectural marvel, recently opened, one of the best libraries anywhere. Tons of stuff for small kids to do including play area, lego area, game consoles, weekly activities and concerts during the weekend etc.
Skate in the winter, line-skate in the summer. Free rentals (line-skates, skates, bicycles...)
55 locals recommend
Emera Oval
5775 Cogswell StSkate in the winter, line-skate in the summer. Free rentals (line-skates, skates, bicycles...)
Parks & Nature
Point Pleasant Park
5530 Point Pleasant DrLots of hiking/biking trails with scenic views on the ocean.