Guidebook for Halifax
Food Scene
Edna
2053 Gottingen StBeautiful food, if pricey. Make this your special meal out!
Argyle Street
Argyle StreetAffordable restaurants, bars, patios, and some shopping.
Essentials
Ratinaud has some special french treats, but are also a great site for fresh bread.
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Ratinaud
2157 Gottingen StRatinaud has some special french treats, but are also a great site for fresh bread.
A larger grocery for everything you'd need. This store has no plastic bags, so be sure to bring your own bags.
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Atlantic Superstore
6141 Young StA larger grocery for everything you'd need. This store has no plastic bags, so be sure to bring your own bags.
Everything Else
Centennial Pool
1970 Gottingen StIf you need a little exercise, swims are inexpensive here!
Arts & Culture
This is where I work, and very likely, where I'll need you to pick up keys. You can see how short my commute is!
Eyelevel
2482 Maynard StThis is where I work, and very likely, where I'll need you to pick up keys. You can see how short my commute is!
Sightseeing
This site may interest you for its history, but if not, the hill is a great place for a view. Consider a picnic on the grass looking over the city.
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Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada
5425 Sackville StThis site may interest you for its history, but if not, the hill is a great place for a view. Consider a picnic on the grass looking over the city.
Beautiful new building, with a cafe, books, and wifi. Nearby, on Queen Street, there are great "Frip" stores.
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Halifax Central Library
5440 Spring Garden RdBeautiful new building, with a cafe, books, and wifi. Nearby, on Queen Street, there are great "Frip" stores.
Walk the length of the boardwalk to find food stands, ice cream, tourist shops, etc.
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Halifax Waterfront
Lower Water StreetWalk the length of the boardwalk to find food stands, ice cream, tourist shops, etc.
Drinks & Nightlife
Another slightly pricey neighbourhood spot, but very worth it. They make lovely cocktails.
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Field Guide
2076 Gottingen StAnother slightly pricey neighbourhood spot, but very worth it. They make lovely cocktails.
The Lower Deck
1887 Upper Water StPub...full of students, with local music.
Henry House
1222 Barrington StPub, local brewery and restaurant
Cafe by day and bar by night, this place is about a 10-15 minute walk away and is a great spot for a drink. They sometimes have live music on weekends.
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Lion and Bright
2534 Agricola StCafe by day and bar by night, this place is about a 10-15 minute walk away and is a great spot for a drink. They sometimes have live music on weekends.
Shopping
Locally brewed beer is for sale here. I have two growlers in the kitchen, which can be filled for under $10.
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Propeller Brewing Company
2015 Gottingen StLocally brewed beer is for sale here. I have two growlers in the kitchen, which can be filled for under $10.
The Hydrostone
Shopping, crafts, Alliance Francaise.
Barrington Street
Barrington Streetsome shopping
Spring Garden Road
Spring Garden RoadSome shopping