Guidebook for Halifax
Food Scene
Lion and Bright
2534 Agricola StOk. I admit it. I used to work there as a waiter about thirty years ago! So the fact that it's still going strong is a testament to its always perfectly cooked fish and friendly service. Have the crunchy haddock!!!
36 locals recommend
McKelvie's Restaurant
1680 Lower Water StOk. I admit it. I used to work there as a waiter about thirty years ago! So the fact that it's still going strong is a testament to its always perfectly cooked fish and friendly service. Have the crunchy haddock!!!
Sightseeing
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada
5425 Sackville StPeggys Cove
Its illegal to visit NS and not make the pilgrimage to Peggys Cove!
Parks & Nature
Point Pleasant Park
5530 Point Pleasant DrA popular sandy beach.....keep on walking and the third beach is a nudist area. Don't say we didn't warn you!
122 locals recommend
Crystal Crescent Beach Provincial Park
220 Sambro Creek RdA popular sandy beach.....keep on walking and the third beach is a nudist area. Don't say we didn't warn you!
A true, Victorian public garden in the heart of the city. A stunning gem with a lake and shaded benches under spreading trees.
234 locals recommend
Halifax Public Gardens
Summer StreetA true, Victorian public garden in the heart of the city. A stunning gem with a lake and shaded benches under spreading trees.
if you love hiking, its well worth the drive. About two hours in and maybe a little longer back, this is the hike to see the Bay of Fundy in all its glory. Just keep an eye on the tides if you go to the end of the beach!
78 locals recommend
Cape Split Trailhead
if you love hiking, its well worth the drive. About two hours in and maybe a little longer back, this is the hike to see the Bay of Fundy in all its glory. Just keep an eye on the tides if you go to the end of the beach!
Shopping
Hydrostone Market (The)
Boutiques, restaurants, gift shops.....
Costco Wholesale
230 Chain Lake DrCosco....love or loath it, this is where it is!
Take a stroll down Spring Garden after your visit to the Public Gardens and take in all the stores, bars and restaurants.
40 locals recommend
Spring Garden Road
Spring Garden RoadTake a stroll down Spring Garden after your visit to the Public Gardens and take in all the stores, bars and restaurants.
Essentials
Atlantic Superstore
6141 Young StCloses at 11pm!
Arts & Culture
Take your tribe here on that rainy day and get a better idea of Halifax's rich. Maritime history.
113 locals recommend
Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
1747 Summer StTake your tribe here on that rainy day and get a better idea of Halifax's rich. Maritime history.
Another great, rainy day destination. Kids love the interactive and educational displays.
91 locals recommend
Discovery Centre
1215 Lower Water StAnother great, rainy day destination. Kids love the interactive and educational displays.
Check out the glass rectangle perched on the top of our new library. Then head in and take a tour and maybe check out a book or DVD.
124 locals recommend
Halifax Central Library
5440 Spring Garden RdCheck out the glass rectangle perched on the top of our new library. Then head in and take a tour and maybe check out a book or DVD.