Guidebook for Halifax
Food Scene
Great place to eat sushi, probably the best in Halifax. They always give you an extra "surprise" dish. Quite reasonably priced.
40 locals recommend
Wasabi House
6403 Quinpool RdGreat place to eat sushi, probably the best in Halifax. They always give you an extra "surprise" dish. Quite reasonably priced.
Athens Restaurant
6273 Quinpool Rdgreat greek food
Great place for breakfast or brunch. Very good food and reasonably priced. Walking distance (10-15 min) to the house.
37 locals recommend
Ardmore Tea Room
6499 Quinpool RdGreat place for breakfast or brunch. Very good food and reasonably priced. Walking distance (10-15 min) to the house.
Everything Else
Brand new library, won many architectural awards. It's a great place for kids. They have toddler play area, lego area, and they even have video games you can borrow.
124 locals recommend
Halifax Central Library
5440 Spring Garden RdBrand new library, won many architectural awards. It's a great place for kids. They have toddler play area, lego area, and they even have video games you can borrow.
Great place to go with kids, especially during the weekend. Asides from farm produce, they sell a large variety of food to eat on the spot; many unique arts and crafts, great harbour views. Pro tip: afterwards, go for a walk along the waterfront.
196 locals recommend
Halifax Seaport Farmer's Market
961 Marginal RdGreat place to go with kids, especially during the weekend. Asides from farm produce, they sell a large variety of food to eat on the spot; many unique arts and crafts, great harbour views. Pro tip: afterwards, go for a walk along the waterfront.
Shopping
Halifax Shopping Centre
Entertainment & Activities
Halifax Waterfront
Lower Water StreetGreat to go for a walk
Public outdoor skating ring! They rent out skates for free (or rollerblades during the summer). Great place to go with kids, whether or not you tried skating before!
55 locals recommend
Emera Oval
5775 Cogswell StPublic outdoor skating ring! They rent out skates for free (or rollerblades during the summer). Great place to go with kids, whether or not you tried skating before!
Sightseeing
Flinn Park
6990 Armview AveJust minutes walk, nice viewpoint of Northwest arm and all the sailboats there.
Essentials
Walmart Halifax © Supercentre
6990 Mumford Rd good place to get groceries.
Drinks & Nightlife
Freeman's Little New York
6092 Quinpool RdGood prices, food/drinks.