Ann's Guidebook
Food scene
Less than a 15 minute walk from our suite, Dilly Dally is a very popular local cafe specializing in interesting small plates perfect for breakfast, brunch and lunch. Coffee and beverage choices are great as well!
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Dilly Dally Coffee Cafe
6100 Quinpool RdLess than a 15 minute walk from our suite, Dilly Dally is a very popular local cafe specializing in interesting small plates perfect for breakfast, brunch and lunch. Coffee and beverage choices are great as well!
It is a great place to go for a good value breakfast and less than a five minute walk from our suite.
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Ardmore Tea Room
6499 Quinpool RdIt is a great place to go for a good value breakfast and less than a five minute walk from our suite.
Another option for breakfast or lunch a 15-20 minute walk from our suite. It features an all day breakfast, burgers, sandwiches and healthy bowls.
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Robie Street Station
2394 Robie StAnother option for breakfast or lunch a 15-20 minute walk from our suite. It features an all day breakfast, burgers, sandwiches and healthy bowls.
Hidden gem on nearby Quinpool Road serving delicious bagels and fresh sourdough bread that comes fresh out of the oven at 11am every day. Take away orders only.
East Coast Bakery
6257 Quinpool RdHidden gem on nearby Quinpool Road serving delicious bagels and fresh sourdough bread that comes fresh out of the oven at 11am every day. Take away orders only.
Situated on nearby Quinpool Road. Heartwood offers a variety of vegan/vegetarian dishes.
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Heartwood
6250 Quinpool RdSituated on nearby Quinpool Road. Heartwood offers a variety of vegan/vegetarian dishes.
Located about 500m from our suite, this understated eatery is a favourite with our guests who enjoy a casual atmosphere and a tasty Korean BBQ grilled at the table.
Busan Korean BBQ
6311 Quinpool RoadLocated about 500m from our suite, this understated eatery is a favourite with our guests who enjoy a casual atmosphere and a tasty Korean BBQ grilled at the table.
This is a modest restaurant serving better than average Japanese specials from sushi, teriyaki, tempura, noodles and much more. Tip: If you are enjoying a pint at the Oxford Taproom (across the street) you can place an order of your fave dishes from Wasabi House for pick-up or delivery and not have to go in search of another restaurant.
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Wasabi House
6403 Quinpool RdThis is a modest restaurant serving better than average Japanese specials from sushi, teriyaki, tempura, noodles and much more. Tip: If you are enjoying a pint at the Oxford Taproom (across the street) you can place an order of your fave dishes from Wasabi House for pick-up or delivery and not have to go in search of another restaurant.
Consistently great food and service. One of the best and most reliable restaurants on the Halifax waterfront!
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Ristorante a Mano
1477 Lower Water StConsistently great food and service. One of the best and most reliable restaurants on the Halifax waterfront!
Bar Sofía is relatively new on the scene on the waterfront. The menu claims to be predominantly Latin inspired incorporating Atlantic Canadian ingredients. It offers shared plates, cocktails and a very trendy atmosphere.
Bar Sofia
Bar Sofía is relatively new on the scene on the waterfront. The menu claims to be predominantly Latin inspired incorporating Atlantic Canadian ingredients. It offers shared plates, cocktails and a very trendy atmosphere.
Located in Bishop’s Square on the waterfront, this restaurant's bonafide reputation precedes itself. A suggestion is to make reservations well in advance if you plan to dine there especially during the warmer seasons.
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The Bicycle Thief
1475 Lower Water StLocated in Bishop’s Square on the waterfront, this restaurant's bonafide reputation precedes itself. A suggestion is to make reservations well in advance if you plan to dine there especially during the warmer seasons.
Daryâ is a newcomer to the food scene in downtown Halifax located at Queen’s Marquee. It features lots of small, shareable plates with Eastern Mediterranean influences.
Daryâ
Daryâ is a newcomer to the food scene in downtown Halifax located at Queen’s Marquee. It features lots of small, shareable plates with Eastern Mediterranean influences.
Guests often inquire about seafood restaurants. Salty’s is worth checking out if you enjoy fresh Atlantic seafood with waterfront views and Maritime vibes!
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Salty's
1877 Upper Water StGuests often inquire about seafood restaurants. Salty’s is worth checking out if you enjoy fresh Atlantic seafood with waterfront views and Maritime vibes!
Located in the historic Carleton building considered a popular restaurant in Halifax if you’re looking for an extensive menu with great atmosphere and service.
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The Press Gang Restaurant and Oyster Bar
5218 Prince StLocated in the historic Carleton building considered a popular restaurant in Halifax if you’re looking for an extensive menu with great atmosphere and service.
Try their fresh shucked oysters anytime but especially during happy hour from 4-6!
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Lot Six
1685 Argyle StTry their fresh shucked oysters anytime but especially during happy hour from 4-6!
McKelvie’s is a popular seafood restaurant located in downtown Halifax; a local favourite for decades!
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McKelvie's Restaurant
1680 Lower Water StMcKelvie’s is a popular seafood restaurant located in downtown Halifax; a local favourite for decades!
This is a high end restaurant in the Brewery Market serving homemade Italian meals paired with delicious wines in a beautiful and cozy setting. This is one of Scott’s top pics for sure!
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Da Maurizio
1496 Lower Water StThis is a high end restaurant in the Brewery Market serving homemade Italian meals paired with delicious wines in a beautiful and cozy setting. This is one of Scott’s top pics for sure!
This restaurant located in the historic Brewery Market boasts a very creative menu using locally sourced ingredients. It offers brunch, lunch and dinner 6 days a week; closed on Tuesday.
Black Sheep Restaurant
This restaurant located in the historic Brewery Market boasts a very creative menu using locally sourced ingredients. It offers brunch, lunch and dinner 6 days a week; closed on Tuesday.
Definitely above average Mexican food with a lively atmosphere and great service. Margaritas Monday’s and Taco Tuesdays are popular with locals and visitors alike.
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Antojo Tacos + Tequila
1667 Argyle StDefinitely above average Mexican food with a lively atmosphere and great service. Margaritas Monday’s and Taco Tuesdays are popular with locals and visitors alike.
Great spot! If wood fired pizzas, shareable plates, happy hours and waterfront settings are your thing, then would highly recommend!
Salt + Ash Beach House
Great spot! If wood fired pizzas, shareable plates, happy hours and waterfront settings are your thing, then would highly recommend!
Studio East Food+Drink
6021 Cunard StThis trendy restaurant in downtown Dartmouth is consistently rated a favourite by guests and locals alike. It opens for lunch and dinner and offers a brunch option on Saturday. Note that it is closed on Sunday and Monday.
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The Canteen on Portland
22 Portland StThis trendy restaurant in downtown Dartmouth is consistently rated a favourite by guests and locals alike. It opens for lunch and dinner and offers a brunch option on Saturday. Note that it is closed on Sunday and Monday.
Pubs
Suggestions for popular pubs, breweries, and local music
Quinn’s Arms
Our favourite neighbourhood pub offering great food and drinks and even better service!
Located on Quinpool Road less than 500m from our suite. The Tap Room is one of the tenants of the former historic Oxford Theatre. You can order food from nearby local restaurants while enjoying craft beer flights and Garrison brews.
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The Oxford Taproom
6418 Quinpool RdLocated on Quinpool Road less than 500m from our suite. The Tap Room is one of the tenants of the former historic Oxford Theatre. You can order food from nearby local restaurants while enjoying craft beer flights and Garrison brews.
Potentially the best micro-brewery in the city with an extremely wide selection of beers and other beverages. If you’re looking to fill a growler, it’s super convenient. Check out their Tap Room on Gottigen as well.
Propeller Brewing Company — Quinpool Tap Room and Cold Beer Store
6128 Quinpool RdPotentially the best micro-brewery in the city with an extremely wide selection of beers and other beverages. If you’re looking to fill a growler, it’s super convenient. Check out their Tap Room on Gottigen as well.
Alexander Keith’s is one of the oldest breweries in North America established in 1820. It’s a popular destination in downtown Halifax. Check out their tour options at https://alexanderkeithsbrewery.starboardsuite.com
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Alexander Keith's Brewery
1496 Lower Water StAlexander Keith’s is one of the oldest breweries in North America established in 1820. It’s a popular destination in downtown Halifax. Check out their tour options at https://alexanderkeithsbrewery.starboardsuite.com
The Lower Deck in Historic Properties in downtown is a staple of the Halifax pub sene. Great food, beer and local entertainment!
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The Lower Deck
1887 Upper Water StThe Lower Deck in Historic Properties in downtown is a staple of the Halifax pub sene. Great food, beer and local entertainment!
The Old Triangle is one of the most popular pubs in downtown Halifax. It offers excellent food and drink with daily live traditional music!
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The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse
5136 Prince StThe Old Triangle is one of the most popular pubs in downtown Halifax. It offers excellent food and drink with daily live traditional music!
Recent guests were delighted to discover this pub with live entertainment and it’s located in one of the oldest buildings in Halifax built in 1760.
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The Carleton
1685 Argyle StRecent guests were delighted to discover this pub with live entertainment and it’s located in one of the oldest buildings in Halifax built in 1760.
Neighbourhoods
Quinpool Road is a block away from our suite and is a popular commercial district in our city. You’ll find an eclectic mix of businesses, restaurants, landmarks such as Atlantica Hotel, the former Oxford Theatre and King of Donairs!! You’ll also find a Superstore for groceries and pharmacy and a liquor store next to Canadian Tire.
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Quinpool Road
Quinpool RoadQuinpool Road is a block away from our suite and is a popular commercial district in our city. You’ll find an eclectic mix of businesses, restaurants, landmarks such as Atlantica Hotel, the former Oxford Theatre and King of Donairs!! You’ll also find a Superstore for groceries and pharmacy and a liquor store next to Canadian Tire.
A shopping/cultural district an easy 2-2.5 km walk from our suite.
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Spring Garden Road
Spring Garden RoadA shopping/cultural district an easy 2-2.5 km walk from our suite.
The North End is experiencing a huge resurgence in development and popularity. Agricola Street, Gottingen Street and the Hydrostone all contain interesting shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes. The Fort Needham Memorial Park is nearby as well.
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North End
The North End is experiencing a huge resurgence in development and popularity. Agricola Street, Gottingen Street and the Hydrostone all contain interesting shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes. The Fort Needham Memorial Park is nearby as well.
It’s the quintessential pub crawl and so much more. If you love live music, good food and a lively night life scene, then this is must visit location in Halifax.
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Argyle Street
Argyle StreetIt’s the quintessential pub crawl and so much more. If you love live music, good food and a lively night life scene, then this is must visit location in Halifax.
Sightseeing
Plan to spend time at the Halifax Waterfront while you’re visiting. The nearly 4km boardwalk is a perfect place to stroll, browse the shops, dine, or simply relax in one of the bright orange hammocks or Adirondack chairs.
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Halifax Waterfront
Lower Water StreetPlan to spend time at the Halifax Waterfront while you’re visiting. The nearly 4km boardwalk is a perfect place to stroll, browse the shops, dine, or simply relax in one of the bright orange hammocks or Adirondack chairs.
If you want to escape the city without leaving it, then head to Point Pleasant Park consisting of 186 acres. It is situated in the south end of the peninsula with 39 kms of wooded trails and paths within its boundaries. It’s a popular (very dog friendly) destination for locals and visitors alike. Hopefully you’ll have time to go there for a run, walk, stroll, picnic or simply relax. I personally love sitting on the rocks overlooking the North West Arm.
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Point Pleasant Park
5530 Point Pleasant DrIf you want to escape the city without leaving it, then head to Point Pleasant Park consisting of 186 acres. It is situated in the south end of the peninsula with 39 kms of wooded trails and paths within its boundaries. It’s a popular (very dog friendly) destination for locals and visitors alike. Hopefully you’ll have time to go there for a run, walk, stroll, picnic or simply relax. I personally love sitting on the rocks overlooking the North West Arm.
Halifax Public Gardens is described as one of the finest examples of a Victorian garden in North America. It comprises an entire block in downtown Halifax. The dahlia collection/ display is my favourite in late summer into the fall.
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Halifax Public Gardens
Summer StreetHalifax Public Gardens is described as one of the finest examples of a Victorian garden in North America. It comprises an entire block in downtown Halifax. The dahlia collection/ display is my favourite in late summer into the fall.
Located on the corner of Spring Garden Road and Queen Street in downtown Halifax, this award winning architectural beauty has only graced the city’s landscape since 2014. It is hard to imagine the city of Halifax without this popular gathering place. Definitely go!!
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Halifax Central Library
5440 Spring Garden RdLocated on the corner of Spring Garden Road and Queen Street in downtown Halifax, this award winning architectural beauty has only graced the city’s landscape since 2014. It is hard to imagine the city of Halifax without this popular gathering place. Definitely go!!
Peggy’s Cove is a vibrant fishing village approximately a 40 minute drive from our suite. It is home to Peggy’s Point Lighthouse, arguably one of the most iconic and most photographed lighthouses in Canada.
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Peggys Cove
Peggy’s Cove is a vibrant fishing village approximately a 40 minute drive from our suite. It is home to Peggy’s Point Lighthouse, arguably one of the most iconic and most photographed lighthouses in Canada.
If you only have time for one beach day while in Halifax, my pick is Crystal Crescent located at the mouth of Halifax harbour. Allow 40 mins to drive there from our location and relax on one of the three white-sand crescent beaches. There’s also a great hike leading to Pennant Point if you follow the boardwalk to the end of the third beach. If you need beach chairs or towels, we can provide them.
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Crystal Crescent Beach Provincial Park
220 Sambro Creek RdIf you only have time for one beach day while in Halifax, my pick is Crystal Crescent located at the mouth of Halifax harbour. Allow 40 mins to drive there from our location and relax on one of the three white-sand crescent beaches. There’s also a great hike leading to Pennant Point if you follow the boardwalk to the end of the third beach. If you need beach chairs or towels, we can provide them.
Museums
Located on the grounds of one of the oldest black communities in NS dating back to the early 1800s, you’ll find the Africville museum and adjacent park. It’s an important symbol of the Black community and it’s significant heritage to our history.
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Africville Park
5795 Africville RdLocated on the grounds of one of the oldest black communities in NS dating back to the early 1800s, you’ll find the Africville museum and adjacent park. It’s an important symbol of the Black community and it’s significant heritage to our history.
Located in the national historic site at the Halifax seaport, Canada’s sixth national museum shares the ongoing story of immigration to Canada - past to present, coast to coast. Pier 21 was an ocean liner terminal and immigration shed from 1928 to 1971 in Halifax. Nearly one million immigrants came to Canada through Pier 21, and it is the last surviving seaport immigration facility in Canada. The facility is often compared to the landmark American immigration gateway Ellis Island.
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1055 Marginal RdLocated in the national historic site at the Halifax seaport, Canada’s sixth national museum shares the ongoing story of immigration to Canada - past to present, coast to coast. Pier 21 was an ocean liner terminal and immigration shed from 1928 to 1971 in Halifax. Nearly one million immigrants came to Canada through Pier 21, and it is the last surviving seaport immigration facility in Canada. The facility is often compared to the landmark American immigration gateway Ellis Island.
The Art Gallery of NS is perhaps most well known for housing the original tiny home of Nova Scotia’s remarkable folk artist, Maud Lewis (1903-1970). Along with folk art, there are national and international temporary exhibits as well as permanent art collections.
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Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
1723 Hollis StThe Art Gallery of NS is perhaps most well known for housing the original tiny home of Nova Scotia’s remarkable folk artist, Maud Lewis (1903-1970). Along with folk art, there are national and international temporary exhibits as well as permanent art collections.
If you’d like to learn more about the Halifax Explosion in 1917, this museum is the place to visit. There is also a Titanic exhibit on the second level amongst other great exhibits highlighting our rich maritime history.
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1675 Lower Water StIf you’d like to learn more about the Halifax Explosion in 1917, this museum is the place to visit. There is also a Titanic exhibit on the second level amongst other great exhibits highlighting our rich maritime history.
The Museum of Natural History is located in downtown Halifax. It includes collections and exhibits concerning the natural sciences as well as artifacts of cultural significance to NS.
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I-Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
1747 Summer StThe Museum of Natural History is located in downtown Halifax. It includes collections and exhibits concerning the natural sciences as well as artifacts of cultural significance to NS.
The Discovery Centre, located on the Halifax Waterfront features five state of the art themed galleries for all ages in the areas of science and technology. Strongly recommend to reserve online before visiting.
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Discovery Centre
1215 Lower Water StThe Discovery Centre, located on the Halifax Waterfront features five state of the art themed galleries for all ages in the areas of science and technology. Strongly recommend to reserve online before visiting.
The Fort Needham Memorial Park is located in the Hydrostone District. It is home to the Halifax Explosion Memorial Bell Tower. Besides it’s historical relevance to the city of Halifax, the park is a beautiful place to visit for a stroll, a picnic, and panoramic views due to its location on one of the highest points in the area.
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Fort Needham Memorial Park
5515 Stairs PlThe Fort Needham Memorial Park is located in the Hydrostone District. It is home to the Halifax Explosion Memorial Bell Tower. Besides it’s historical relevance to the city of Halifax, the park is a beautiful place to visit for a stroll, a picnic, and panoramic views due to its location on one of the highest points in the area.