Rebecca’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Alderney Landing
2 Ochterloney StA beautiful view of Halifax with food and ferry!
Take a short ferry ride to Halifax and explore along the water beautiful sights and many amazing stores and restaurants.
19 locals recommend
Halifax Harbour
Take a short ferry ride to Halifax and explore along the water beautiful sights and many amazing stores and restaurants.
The Halifax Citadel is anything but a simple museum. Every day, the Citadel comes to life with the sounds and colour of its re-enactment interpreters, the 78th Highlanders and the Royal Artillery.
318 locals recommend
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada
5425 Sackville StThe Halifax Citadel is anything but a simple museum. Every day, the Citadel comes to life with the sounds and colour of its re-enactment interpreters, the 78th Highlanders and the Royal Artillery.
This place is fun for a walk on the beach, grabbing a snack or looking at local artisan’s mini shops.
53 locals recommend
Fisherman's Cove
4 Government Wharf RdThis place is fun for a walk on the beach, grabbing a snack or looking at local artisan’s mini shops.
Stunning walking trails with lakes and even beaches, this is an amazing park right in Dartmouth!
66 locals recommend
Shubie Park
54 Locks RdStunning walking trails with lakes and even beaches, this is an amazing park right in Dartmouth!
Point Pleasant Park situated in the south end of the Halifax peninsula is a historic 75-hectare wooded park crisscrossed with 39 km of easy winding trails and wide paths, many wheelchair-accessible. Visitors can experience preserved ruins of early fortifications, coastal ecosystems, as well as cultural resources.
295 locals recommend
Point Pleasant Park
5530 Point Pleasant DrPoint Pleasant Park situated in the south end of the Halifax peninsula is a historic 75-hectare wooded park crisscrossed with 39 km of easy winding trails and wide paths, many wheelchair-accessible. Visitors can experience preserved ruins of early fortifications, coastal ecosystems, as well as cultural resources.
Right in the core of Halifax’s downtown and shopping district is this beautiful park - perfect for a mid day rest or lunch on a bench.
234 locals recommend
Halifax Public Gardens
Summer StreetRight in the core of Halifax’s downtown and shopping district is this beautiful park - perfect for a mid day rest or lunch on a bench.
Approximately 30 mins from Halifax, Peggys Cove Lighthouse is a must see!
349 locals recommend
Peggys Cove
Approximately 30 mins from Halifax, Peggys Cove Lighthouse is a must see!
Kept
75 King StSweet little boutique in downtown Dartmouth full of beautiful treasures.
The Dart Gallery & Picnic at Dart
127 Portland StFood scene
Delicious pub food and views of the harbour from their deck await!
50 locals recommend
Celtic Corner Public House
69 Alderney DrDelicious pub food and views of the harbour from their deck await!
This little market is both historic and full of cool local shops. A must see!
12 locals recommend
Hydrostone Market
5547 Young StThis little market is both historic and full of cool local shops. A must see!
Buta ramen
5190 Morris StThe angry edamame and noodle soups here are so delicious and warming.
JUKAI Japanese&Thai
49 Kings Wharf PlDelicious Asian fusion at Kings Wharf!
Battery Park
62 Ochterloney StGreat local pub fare and drinks!
Spa
Need a hair cut, massage or pedicure - take time out from sightseeing and enjoy this relaxing spa!
Interlude Spa Dartmouth
58 Ochterloney StNeed a hair cut, massage or pedicure - take time out from sightseeing and enjoy this relaxing spa!