Food Scene
Armview Restaurant & Lounge
7156 Chebucto RdBeen around since the late 1800's. Best fish and chips, along with a huge menu with many enormous plates of food. Within walking distance - 20 minutes.
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Fries and Co.
2603 Connolly StBeen around since the late 1800's. Best fish and chips, along with a huge menu with many enormous plates of food. Within walking distance - 20 minutes.
Featured on the Food Network's "You Gotta Eat Here". Nestled in the district known as the Hydrostone, with a few little shops and other restaurants.
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Salvatore's Pizzaiolo Trattoria
5541 Young StFeatured on the Food Network's "You Gotta Eat Here". Nestled in the district known as the Hydrostone, with a few little shops and other restaurants.
Fine dining specializing in surf & turf in downtown Halifax on the waterfront. This restaurant was the site of a former fire station dating from 1906.
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McKelvie's Restaurant
1680 Lower Water StFine dining specializing in surf & turf in downtown Halifax on the waterfront. This restaurant was the site of a former fire station dating from 1906.
Downtown Halifax fine dining \ seafood and steak at it’s best!
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The Five Fishermen
1740 Argyle StDowntown Halifax fine dining \ seafood and steak at it’s best!
Halifax fine dining restaurant featuring seafood, house cured meats, local cheese.
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Gio
1725 Market StHalifax fine dining restaurant featuring seafood, house cured meats, local cheese.
Contemporary Italian food, in Bishop's Landing right on the Halifax waterfront.
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The Bicycle Thief
1475 Lower Water StContemporary Italian food, in Bishop's Landing right on the Halifax waterfront.
Going to Peggy's Cove? This restaurant is on the way! You can also find homemade chocolates and paintings from local artists here.
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Rhubarb
8650 Peggys Cove RdGoing to Peggy's Cove? This restaurant is on the way! You can also find homemade chocolates and paintings from local artists here.
Athens Restaurant
6273 Quinpool RdDelicious Greek food, with vegan & gluten-free options.
Farm market with fresh fruits & vegetables, buther, and fabulous bakery, coffee, and pre-made meals. You may dine inside or outside overlooking the Halifax Harbour. Live music Friday nights and Sunday brunch!
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Bedford Basin Farmers Market
397 Bedford HwyFarm market with fresh fruits & vegetables, buther, and fabulous bakery, coffee, and pre-made meals. You may dine inside or outside overlooking the Halifax Harbour. Live music Friday nights and Sunday brunch!
Looking for a 100% gluten free restaurant? This is it. Delicious food, lots to choose from and delicious desserts.
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Odell's Gluten Free Bakery & Cafe
30 Farnham Gate RdLooking for a 100% gluten free restaurant? This is it. Delicious food, lots to choose from and delicious desserts.
Wine and gourmet pizza bar and other delicious items to choose from. 3 locations to choose from: Nine Mile Drive, Bedford \ 5212 Morris Street, Halifax \ 1984 Vernon Street, Halifax.
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Morris East
620 Nine Mile DrWine and gourmet pizza bar and other delicious items to choose from. 3 locations to choose from: Nine Mile Drive, Bedford \ 5212 Morris Street, Halifax \ 1984 Vernon Street, Halifax.
Sightseeing
Citadel Hill is in the center of the city and a must see , particularly for history buffs.
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Army Museum Halifax Citadel
5425 Sackville StCitadel Hill is in the center of the city and a must see , particularly for history buffs.
Mahone Bay, Chester, Lunenburg, Hubbards, Peggys Cove are an absolute must see while visiting our wonderful province.
approx. 30 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes away
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Mahone Bay
Mahone Bay, Chester, Lunenburg, Hubbards, Peggys Cove are an absolute must see while visiting our wonderful province.
approx. 30 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes away
Quintessential Nova Scotia! Absolutely stunning ocean view near the famous lighthouse! A wonderful way to spend a day watching the waves, boat traffic and nature! Please make sure to pay attention to the warning signs on the rocks near the water.
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Peggys Cove
Quintessential Nova Scotia! Absolutely stunning ocean view near the famous lighthouse! A wonderful way to spend a day watching the waves, boat traffic and nature! Please make sure to pay attention to the warning signs on the rocks near the water.
We have wonderful live theatre, many local art galleries, a wonderful boardwalk along the Halifax waterfront. You may take boat tours to cruise the Harbour, and land tours around the city to learn about our History and beautiful sights. We have wine tasting bus tours leaving for the Valley with many vineyards, and beautiful country side scenery. Our waterfront and city offer an abundance of wonderful restaurants, cafes, and music. we have a beautiful Public Gardens in the center of the city, which is a wonderful spot for sitting quietly to read a book, picnic or just enjoying the beautiful flower gardens, and ducks. Halifax has so much to offer
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Downtown Halifax
We have wonderful live theatre, many local art galleries, a wonderful boardwalk along the Halifax waterfront. You may take boat tours to cruise the Harbour, and land tours around the city to learn about our History and beautiful sights. We have wine tasting bus tours leaving for the Valley with many vineyards, and beautiful country side scenery. Our waterfront and city offer an abundance of wonderful restaurants, cafes, and music. we have a beautiful Public Gardens in the center of the city, which is a wonderful spot for sitting quietly to read a book, picnic or just enjoying the beautiful flower gardens, and ducks. Halifax has so much to offer
Located just next to Grand Parade next to City Hall. This church is known for the “Face in the Window” which is noted to be the profile of a deacon which was emblazed forever in the window, which happened during the Halifax Explosion in 1917. No matter how many times the glass had been cleaned over the years, the face remains in the window.
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St. Paul's Church
1749 Argyle StLocated just next to Grand Parade next to City Hall. This church is known for the “Face in the Window” which is noted to be the profile of a deacon which was emblazed forever in the window, which happened during the Halifax Explosion in 1917. No matter how many times the glass had been cleaned over the years, the face remains in the window.
Halifax’s oldest brewery, founded in 1820. Tours available.
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Alexander Keith's Brewery
1496 Lower Water StHalifax’s oldest brewery, founded in 1820. Tours available.
Dating back to 1803, it is a Halifax landmark. Situated near Citadel Hill and overlooks Halifax Harbour.
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Halifax Town Clock
1768 Brunswick StreetDating back to 1803, it is a Halifax landmark. Situated near Citadel Hill and overlooks Halifax Harbour.
Halifax’s most ornate cathedral, it is a National Historic Site.
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Saint Mary's Cathedral Basilica, Halifax
5221 Spring Garden RdHalifax’s most ornate cathedral, it is a National Historic Site.
Home of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly. Come watch proceedings, take a tour or visit the Legislative Library.
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Province House
1726 Hollis StHome of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly. Come watch proceedings, take a tour or visit the Legislative Library.
Located in Ferguson's Cove, this park overlooks Halifax Harbour.
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York Redoubt National Historic Site
300 Fergusons Cove RdLocated in Ferguson's Cove, this park overlooks Halifax Harbour.
Parks & Nature
Fabulous park downtown. Walk along the waters edge, through trails, picnic areas. Pick raspberries and blackberries in Aug. Great for bikes, hikes, walking your dog.
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Point Pleasant Park
5530 Point Pleasant DrFabulous park downtown. Walk along the waters edge, through trails, picnic areas. Pick raspberries and blackberries in Aug. Great for bikes, hikes, walking your dog.
Also known as Dingle Park, this park was donated to the City of Halifax by Sir Sandford Fleming. The dingle tower commemorates the achievement of representative government in 1758. The Dingle Tower overlooks the Northwest Arm of Halifax. Approximately a 20 mins drive.
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Sir Sandford Fleming Park
260 Dingle RdAlso known as Dingle Park, this park was donated to the City of Halifax by Sir Sandford Fleming. The dingle tower commemorates the achievement of representative government in 1758. The Dingle Tower overlooks the Northwest Arm of Halifax. Approximately a 20 mins drive.
Victoria era gardens established in 1867. Located in the centre of Halifax near the popular Spring Garden Road shopping and restaurant district. In the summer months, they often have bands playing on Sunday afternoons.
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Halifax Public Gardens
Summer StreetVictoria era gardens established in 1867. Located in the centre of Halifax near the popular Spring Garden Road shopping and restaurant district. In the summer months, they often have bands playing on Sunday afternoons.
Natural Historic Side constructed in 1749, designed to protect the city. Amazing views of Halifax Harbour. Reenactments and artifacts from the period showing what life was like back then. Every day the cannon goes off at noon.
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Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada
5425 Sackville StNatural Historic Side constructed in 1749, designed to protect the city. Amazing views of Halifax Harbour. Reenactments and artifacts from the period showing what life was like back then. Every day the cannon goes off at noon.
Long Lake Provincial Park
Several walking trails and huge lake for swimming.
About an hour's drive from Halifax, this park has ton's to do. Walking trails, biking trails, waterfalls, picnic area, and Jacob's Ladder for those who really like a challenge. It is a man-made ladder with more than 175 steps. Great way to spend a day!
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Victoria Park
29 Park RdAbout an hour's drive from Halifax, this park has ton's to do. Walking trails, biking trails, waterfalls, picnic area, and Jacob's Ladder for those who really like a challenge. It is a man-made ladder with more than 175 steps. Great way to spend a day!
Shopping
Large indoor mall. Exclusive shopping located in one central location. Recently named one of the best malls in the country. Over 170 stores and services. Approximately 15 minute drive into the city.
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Halifax Shopping Centre
Large indoor mall. Exclusive shopping located in one central location. Recently named one of the best malls in the country. Over 170 stores and services. Approximately 15 minute drive into the city.
Central location including many shops, services and restaurants to choose from,. Approximately 15 minute drive heading into Halifax on Highway 102.
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Bayers Lake
Central location including many shops, services and restaurants to choose from,. Approximately 15 minute drive heading into Halifax on Highway 102.
New to the Halifax area and a hotspot for shoppers! Lots of parking, in the Dartmouth Crossing shopping area which has many other shops and services. Approximately 25 minute drive.
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IKEA Halifax
645 Cutler AveNew to the Halifax area and a hotspot for shoppers! Lots of parking, in the Dartmouth Crossing shopping area which has many other shops and services. Approximately 25 minute drive.
Costco Wholesale
230 Chain Lake DrTwo locations, one in Halifax and the other in Dartmouth.
Boutique shopping and food venues as well as a movie theatre in downtown Halifax.
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Park Lane Mall
5657 Spring Garden RdBoutique shopping and food venues as well as a movie theatre in downtown Halifax.
Entertainment & Activities
Downtown Halifax is approx. 10- 15 minutes drive. We have wonderful live theatre, many local art galleries, a wonderful boardwalk along the Halifax waterfront. You may take boat tours to cruise the Harbour, and land tours around the city to learn about our History and beautiful sights. We have wine tasting bus tours leaving for the Valley with many vineyards, and beautiful country side scenery. Our waterfront and city offer an abundance of wonderful restaurants, cafes, and music. we have a beautiful Public Gardens in the center of the city, which is a wonderful spot for sitting quietly to read a book, picnic or just enjoying the beautiful flower gardens, and ducks. Halifax has so much to offer.
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Downtown Halifax
Downtown Halifax is approx. 10- 15 minutes drive. We have wonderful live theatre, many local art galleries, a wonderful boardwalk along the Halifax waterfront. You may take boat tours to cruise the Harbour, and land tours around the city to learn about our History and beautiful sights. We have wine tasting bus tours leaving for the Valley with many vineyards, and beautiful country side scenery. Our waterfront and city offer an abundance of wonderful restaurants, cafes, and music. we have a beautiful Public Gardens in the center of the city, which is a wonderful spot for sitting quietly to read a book, picnic or just enjoying the beautiful flower gardens, and ducks. Halifax has so much to offer.
In Tantallon, Nova Scotia, approximately 30 minutes from Halifax. Café & bike shop. This is a 32.5 kilometre multi-use pathway open all year to walkers, joggers, cyclists and horseback riders. During the winter enjoy cross country skis or snowshoes. It has a crusher dust pathway which is accessible to most strollers and wheelchairs.
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Train Station Bike & Bean
5401 St Margarets Bay RdIn Tantallon, Nova Scotia, approximately 30 minutes from Halifax. Café & bike shop. This is a 32.5 kilometre multi-use pathway open all year to walkers, joggers, cyclists and horseback riders. During the winter enjoy cross country skis or snowshoes. It has a crusher dust pathway which is accessible to most strollers and wheelchairs.
Large theater with a number of theaters. Only a 15 minute drive.
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Scotiabank Theatre Halifax
190 Chain Lake DrLarge theater with a number of theaters. Only a 15 minute drive.
Over 250 local artisans and food vendors right on the Halifax Waterfront. A great way to spend a few hours, tasting local foods and viewing art and local treasures.
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Isitolo sase Halifax Seaport Farmer's
961 Marginal RdOver 250 local artisans and food vendors right on the Halifax Waterfront. A great way to spend a few hours, tasting local foods and viewing art and local treasures.
This is where all the big events happen, the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, music concerts, sporting events such as Halifax Mooseheads, Halifax Thunderbirds, Halifax Hurricanes. This facility seats over 10000 people.
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Isentro yeScotiabank
1800 Argyle StThis is where all the big events happen, the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, music concerts, sporting events such as Halifax Mooseheads, Halifax Thunderbirds, Halifax Hurricanes. This facility seats over 10000 people.
Year-round skating park in the heart of the City, the size of three NHL hockey rinks. Open to the public 7 days a week.
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Emera Oval
5775 Cogswell StYear-round skating park in the heart of the City, the size of three NHL hockey rinks. Open to the public 7 days a week.
Book an afternoon cruise on this schooner and learn the art of sailing.
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Tall Ship Silva
1751 Lower Water StBook an afternoon cruise on this schooner and learn the art of sailing.
Go fishing for a few hours off the coast of Halifax.
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Murphy's Deep Sea Fishing
1751 Lower Water StGo fishing for a few hours off the coast of Halifax.
Murphy's over several choices: their party boat cruise on Halifax Harbour, a 2 hour dinner cruise along Halifax Harbour, or the Nature & Whale Watching Tour.
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DJ Party Boat aboard the Harbour Queen
Murphy's over several choices: their party boat cruise on Halifax Harbour, a 2 hour dinner cruise along Halifax Harbour, or the Nature & Whale Watching Tour.
Go on a horse-drawn wagon ride or trail ride on your own horse. Great family adventure.
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Hatfield Farm
1840 Hammonds Plains RdGo on a horse-drawn wagon ride or trail ride on your own horse. Great family adventure.
Go sea kayaking on a professional guided tour with lessons. About a 1.5 hour drive to the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia.
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East Coast Outfitters
2017 Lower Prospect RdGo sea kayaking on a professional guided tour with lessons. About a 1.5 hour drive to the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia.
Come visit Theodore from May to the end of October at the Halifax Water Front.
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Theodore Tugboat- Halifax, Nova Scotia
47 Discovery DriveCome visit Theodore from May to the end of October at the Halifax Water Front.
Boardwalk, shops and restaurants in Eastern Passage. Many locals come here to fish.
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Isikhangiso saseFisherman
4 Government Wharf RdBoardwalk, shops and restaurants in Eastern Passage. Many locals come here to fish.
A great way to get from Halifax to Dartmouth and vice versa. See them both from the Harbour.
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Halifax Ferry Terminal station
A great way to get from Halifax to Dartmouth and vice versa. See them both from the Harbour.
Large sports facility which many activities and a pool. https://athletics.dal.ca/
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Dalplex
6260 South StLarge sports facility which many activities and a pool. https://athletics.dal.ca/
Check out the wineries and food of Nova Scotia on this hop-on, hop-off British double-decker bus tour.
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Magic Winery Bus Limited
11 Willow AveCheck out the wineries and food of Nova Scotia on this hop-on, hop-off British double-decker bus tour.
Check out their list of tours in and around the city, ranging from: Harbour Hopper, Coastal Nature Tour, Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg & Mahone Bay, and much more!
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Murphy's on the Water
1751 Lower Water StCheck out their list of tours in and around the city, ranging from: Harbour Hopper, Coastal Nature Tour, Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg & Mahone Bay, and much more!
Sea-Doo Rentals or Tours. An exciting way to see Halifax from the water!
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The Harbour Watercraft & Adventure Rentals
1597 Lower Water StSea-Doo Rentals or Tours. An exciting way to see Halifax from the water!
Built in 2011, this sports complex is located in Clayton Park. Many things to do including swimming, track, basketball, yoga, and much more.
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Canada Games Centre
26 Thomas Raddall DrBuilt in 2011, this sports complex is located in Clayton Park. Many things to do including swimming, track, basketball, yoga, and much more.
Annual Events and Festivals
Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo – this is a show given by military bands and display teams. It has running every year since 1979, for one week starting the end of June through the first week of July. It is held in the Halifax Scotiabank Centre.
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Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo
170 Morris DrRoyal Nova Scotia International Tattoo – this is a show given by military bands and display teams. It has running every year since 1979, for one week starting the end of June through the first week of July. It is held in the Halifax Scotiabank Centre.
Annual 2 week chamber music festival held in Halifax, the first two weeks of June.
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Scotia Festival of Music
6181 Lady Hammond RdAnnual 2 week chamber music festival held in Halifax, the first two weeks of June.
Jazz Festival Main Stage
5057 Salter StJuly 9th to 14th. http://www.halifaxjazzfestival.ca/
This is an outdoor summer theatre festival held in the summertime in Point Pleasant Park, founded in 1994. Tickets are by donation however you can book a “Sweet Seat” for $25 which includes a chair rental and reserved spot.
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Shakespeare by the Sea
5480 Point Pleasant DriveThis is an outdoor summer theatre festival held in the summertime in Point Pleasant Park, founded in 1994. Tickets are by donation however you can book a “Sweet Seat” for $25 which includes a chair rental and reserved spot.
Held in September. Atlantic Canada’s premier celebration of film and filmmaking.
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Atlantic Film Festival Outdoor Film Experience
1097 Marginal RdHeld in September. Atlantic Canada’s premier celebration of film and filmmaking.
Drinks & Nightlife
Downtown Halifax right on the historic waterfront. Live music most often featuring Acadian East Coast music. This pub offers great food as well.
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The Lower Deck
1887 Upper Water StDowntown Halifax right on the historic waterfront. Live music most often featuring Acadian East Coast music. This pub offers great food as well.
Obladee, a Wine Bar
1600 Barrington StWine & cheese bar, featuring charcuterie boards
Live blues bands, drinks and food in the South end of Halifax. Wednesday night is karaoke!
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Bearly's House Of Blues & Ribs
1269 Barrington StLive blues bands, drinks and food in the South end of Halifax. Wednesday night is karaoke!