Sasha’s Halifax Guidebook
Sightseeing
Citadel Hill is a trip back in time! Staff dress and act in period costume, it's fun and educational. Make sure to go before 12pm to watch them fire the noon gun!
318 locals recommend
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada
5425 Sackville StCitadel Hill is a trip back in time! Staff dress and act in period costume, it's fun and educational. Make sure to go before 12pm to watch them fire the noon gun!
Beautiful scenery - this spot is insta worthy! Will need a car to get there. Can be quite cold even on a nice day, so bring layers. There is an onsite restaurant and gift shop.
349 locals recommend
Peggys Cove
Beautiful scenery - this spot is insta worthy! Will need a car to get there. Can be quite cold even on a nice day, so bring layers. There is an onsite restaurant and gift shop.
Amazing stories of immigrant and Canadian history. Can look up if family members came through the pier. The exhibits are very interactive.
120 locals recommend
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
1055 Marginal RdAmazing stories of immigrant and Canadian history. Can look up if family members came through the pier. The exhibits are very interactive.
The brewery tour is a fun way to learn about the beer making process and the history surrounding Alexander Keith himself. Does include samples.
46 locals recommend
Alexander Keith's Brewery
1496 Lower Water StThe brewery tour is a fun way to learn about the beer making process and the history surrounding Alexander Keith himself. Does include samples.
Beautifully kept gardens in the middle of downtown. Makes for a wonderful walk and there is a little shop that sells ice cream in the summer right in the park.
234 locals recommend
Halifax Public Gardens
Summer StreetBeautifully kept gardens in the middle of downtown. Makes for a wonderful walk and there is a little shop that sells ice cream in the summer right in the park.
Great for a run/hike. Trails lead through woods and by the water. Very scenic by the water.
295 locals recommend
Point Pleasant Park
5530 Point Pleasant DrGreat for a run/hike. Trails lead through woods and by the water. Very scenic by the water.
If you love Titantic and nautical history and artifacts, you'll love this museum!
164 locals recommend
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
1675 Lower Water StIf you love Titantic and nautical history and artifacts, you'll love this museum!
Halifax Waterfront
Lower Water StreetThere is always lots to do and see on the waterfront!
Food scene
This is one of the more affordable restaurants in Halifax if you are looking for a lobster dinner!
8 locals recommend
Bluenose II Restaurant
1824 Hollis StThis is one of the more affordable restaurants in Halifax if you are looking for a lobster dinner!
This is a nothing fancy but iconic restaurant that has been in my neighbourhood for over 50 years! Offers very affordable home cooked food (Greek and "Canadian" cuisine) and large portions. Great for a quick and cheap meal that's nearby!
10 locals recommend
Cousin's Restaurant
3545 Robie StThis is a nothing fancy but iconic restaurant that has been in my neighbourhood for over 50 years! Offers very affordable home cooked food (Greek and "Canadian" cuisine) and large portions. Great for a quick and cheap meal that's nearby!
This is a more upscale restaurant that offers delicious local fare! Has a beautiful rooftop patio. About a 30 minute walk from the condo or can take the #7 Robie to get one street away from the restaurant.
93 locals recommend
Agricola Street Brasserie
2540 Agricola StThis is a more upscale restaurant that offers delicious local fare! Has a beautiful rooftop patio. About a 30 minute walk from the condo or can take the #7 Robie to get one street away from the restaurant.
Considered one of the best vegan/vegetarian spots in the city! Also a 30 minute walk from the condo or can take the #7 Robie bus to get close.
62 locals recommend
enVie A Vegan Kitchen
5775 Charles StConsidered one of the best vegan/vegetarian spots in the city! Also a 30 minute walk from the condo or can take the #7 Robie bus to get close.
Nothing fancy but has a huge breakfast for $7 and is literally right outside the condo.
6 locals recommend
Jenny's Bar & Grill
6211 Lady Hammond RdNothing fancy but has a huge breakfast for $7 and is literally right outside the condo.
Excellent farmer's market offering local meats, cheese, wines, dairy, veggies and more! Lots of great local food vendors as well. The space is designed well and is on the waterfront - makes for some excellent photos.
196 locals recommend
Halifax Seaport Farmer's Market
961 Marginal RdExcellent farmer's market offering local meats, cheese, wines, dairy, veggies and more! Lots of great local food vendors as well. The space is designed well and is on the waterfront - makes for some excellent photos.
Great sushi spot with traditional favourites as well as cool fusion rolls.
15 locals recommend
Sushi Nami Royale (Downtown)
1458 Queen StGreat sushi spot with traditional favourites as well as cool fusion rolls.
Donairs and garlic fingers are a Maritime specialty and should be tried at least once! (If you are not vegan/vegetarian)
10 locals recommend
King Of Donair
6420 Quinpool RdDonairs and garlic fingers are a Maritime specialty and should be tried at least once! (If you are not vegan/vegetarian)
Tim Hortons
6034 Lady Hammond RdClosest coffee shop to the condo.
Shopping
Eclectic little store that has lots of fun jewelry, clothing and knick-nacks.
11 locals recommend
Black Market Boutique
1545 Grafton StEclectic little store that has lots of fun jewelry, clothing and knick-nacks.
Closest mall to the condo - has a food court, clothing and shoe stores and more!
165 locals recommend
Halifax Shopping Centre
Closest mall to the condo - has a food court, clothing and shoe stores and more!
Closest liquor store to the condo. Has a large selection of beer, wine and spirits.
11 locals recommend
NSLC
3576 Novalea DrClosest liquor store to the condo. Has a large selection of beer, wine and spirits.