Guidebook for Fletchers Lake
Food Scene
Signature cocktails, local craft beer, small plates and mains, great lake view
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The Fourth Lock
3104 Nova Scotia Trunk 2Signature cocktails, local craft beer, small plates and mains, great lake view
The Turtleback Tap & Grill
3187 Nova Scotia Trunk 2Local craft beer, pub food, lively atmosphere
Amazing crust. Try 'The Wellington' or a Donair Pocket
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Wellington Pizza & Seafood
4313 Nova Scotia Trunk 2Amazing crust. Try 'The Wellington' or a Donair Pocket
Wellington Bakery
4320 Nova Scotia Trunk 2Large and varied selection of baked goods
Inn On The Lake
3009 Nova Scotia Trunk 2Fine dining with a large outdoor deck
The Bicycle Thief
1475 Lower Water StIconic higher end dining on the Halifax waterfront
Local beer, cider and wine; outdoor venue on the waterfront from late spring through late fall
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Stubborn Goat Beer Garden
1599 Lower Water StLocal beer, cider and wine; outdoor venue on the waterfront from late spring through late fall
Probably the best breakfast in Halifax, with a unique seating system (try 'The Elvis')
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The Coastal Cafe
2731 Robie StProbably the best breakfast in Halifax, with a unique seating system (try 'The Elvis')
Drinks & Nightlife
While they serve up pub food the real attraction is the live music. Try to take in Signal Hill Sunday. A favourite with locals and visitors, get there early if you want a seat
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The Lower Deck
1887 Upper Water StWhile they serve up pub food the real attraction is the live music. Try to take in Signal Hill Sunday. A favourite with locals and visitors, get there early if you want a seat
Field Guide
2076 Gottingen StArtisan cocktails and small plates
Little Oak Bar
Artisan cocktails and small plates on the Halifax waterfront
Large selection of wines to pair with personalised charcuterie and cheese boards
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Obladee, a Wine Bar
1600 Barrington StLarge selection of wines to pair with personalised charcuterie and cheese boards
Beautiful restaurant patio overlooking the vineyard; tastings and tours
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Luckett Vineyards
1293 Grand Pré RdBeautiful restaurant patio overlooking the vineyard; tastings and tours
Sightseeing
Peggys Cove
A must-see.
Experience the highest tides in the world! Check the tide tables for Noel Shore to experience it at low tide, then swing back around at high tide for the dramatic transformation
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Burntcoat Head Park
45 Faulkner LaneExperience the highest tides in the world! Check the tide tables for Noel Shore to experience it at low tide, then swing back around at high tide for the dramatic transformation
Grab a cup of coffee at one of the local cafes and stroll through this Victorian-era garden in the middle of Halifax
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Halifax Public Gardens
Summer StreetGrab a cup of coffee at one of the local cafes and stroll through this Victorian-era garden in the middle of Halifax
Take a ferry ride from Dartmouth to Halifax and back. For $2ish it's the best way to see the Halifax and Dartmouth waterfronts. You might even spot a seal in the harbour!
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Ferry Stop - Alderney (1074) station
Take a ferry ride from Dartmouth to Halifax and back. For $2ish it's the best way to see the Halifax and Dartmouth waterfronts. You might even spot a seal in the harbour!
Clam Harbour Beach Provincial Park
158 Beach RdTake in the annual sandcastle competition
Essentials
Sobeys Fall River
3290 Nova Scotia Trunk 2All your adult beverage needs, including an enhanced selection of wines and a cold room for beer, cider, wine and coolers
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NSLC
3290 Nova Scotia Trunk 2All your adult beverage needs, including an enhanced selection of wines and a cold room for beer, cider, wine and coolers
Shoppers Drug Mart
6139 Quinpool RdPharmacy with grocery items
Entertainment & Activities
Timber Lounge
16 Agricola StAxe-throwing and beer? Yes!
See humpbacks and other whales, as well as seals and seabirds. This excursion can be done in a day if you leave early morning and book the early afternoon cruise. It's rare to not have a sighting!
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Brier Island Whale and Seabird Cruises
223 Water StSee humpbacks and other whales, as well as seals and seabirds. This excursion can be done in a day if you leave early morning and book the early afternoon cruise. It's rare to not have a sighting!
Not a zoo, but this animal rescue organization (popularised on TV) provides rehabilatation or permanent care for injured and abandoned wildlife. They are open for tours daily, wth volunteers providing education on the animals in their care.
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Hope For Wildlife
5909 Hwy 207Not a zoo, but this animal rescue organization (popularised on TV) provides rehabilatation or permanent care for injured and abandoned wildlife. They are open for tours daily, wth volunteers providing education on the animals in their care.
This open-air zoo has an extensive selection of animals, including a pride of lions. It's well worth the hour's drive to the Vally.
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Oaklawn Farm Zoo
1007 Ward RdThis open-air zoo has an extensive selection of animals, including a pride of lions. It's well worth the hour's drive to the Vally.
See local wildlife, including moose, in this outdoor zoo.
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Shubenacadie Provincial Wildlife Park
149 Creighton RdSee local wildlife, including moose, in this outdoor zoo.
Parks & Nature
Oakfield Provincial Park
366 Oakfield Park RdWalking trails along Grand Lake
Laurie Provincial Park
4949 Nova Scotia 2Walking trails through mature trees
Shubie Park
54 Locks RdExtensive trail system for all activities
McDonald Sports Park
280 Champions WyMulti-use trail, great for croos-country skiiing or snow-shoeing in the winter
Duncans Cove
Beautiful moderate trail along the Atlantic coast
This relatively flat trail through the woods opens up at the end to a stunning view high up on the cliffs overlooking the Bay of Fundy. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the views from the grassy knoll overlooking the split rock
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Cape Split Trailhead
This relatively flat trail through the woods opens up at the end to a stunning view high up on the cliffs overlooking the Bay of Fundy. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the views from the grassy knoll overlooking the split rock
Taylor Head Beach
20140 Hwy 7An easy hiking trail along the rugged eastern shore
Where the locals on this side of the harbour go, with full bathrom facilities and lifeguards. Enjoy a long walk on the white sand
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Rainbow Haven Beach
Cow Bay RdWhere the locals on this side of the harbour go, with full bathrom facilities and lifeguards. Enjoy a long walk on the white sand
One of the nicest beaches in Nova Scotia, worth the drive for the blue-green water, powdery sand and very few people!
Carters Beach Road
Carters Beach RoadOne of the nicest beaches in Nova Scotia, worth the drive for the blue-green water, powdery sand and very few people!
Take a boat ride out from Eastern Passage and walk around this former first line of defense in the middle of the harbour. The cannons are still there, as well as some old houses and bunkers from the fort.
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McNabs Island
Take a boat ride out from Eastern Passage and walk around this former first line of defense in the middle of the harbour. The cannons are still there, as well as some old houses and bunkers from the fort.
Who knew Nova Scotia was such a popular surfing destination? Watch the surfers from the beach, or take a lesson yourself with one of the local outfitters.
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Lawrencetown Beach Provincial Park
Nova Scotia 207Who knew Nova Scotia was such a popular surfing destination? Watch the surfers from the beach, or take a lesson yourself with one of the local outfitters.
More secluded (meaning less busy) beach just outside Dartmouth
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Conrad's Beach
More secluded (meaning less busy) beach just outside Dartmouth
Martinique Beach
Martinique Beach RdAn eastern shore gem, worth the drive!
Arts & Culture
Curated selection of temporary and permanent exhibits, including the entire house that Maud Lewis lived in and painted
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Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
1723 Hollis StCurated selection of temporary and permanent exhibits, including the entire house that Maud Lewis lived in and painted
Discovery Centre
1215 Lower Water StA hands-on activity-based museum for families
Meet Gus the tortoise and stroll through interesting exhibits at this centrally-located museum
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I-Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
1747 Summer StMeet Gus the tortoise and stroll through interesting exhibits at this centrally-located museum
Itheater ye-Neptune
1593 Argyle StLive theatre, with shows changing frequently.
Symphony Nova Scotia
5657 Spring Garden RdLive symphony with guest collaborations.