Guidebook for Dartmouth
Food Scene
They roast their own coffee and make very buttery, homemade croissants. This is about 15 min walk from our house.
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Two If By Sea Cafe
66 Ochterloney St They roast their own coffee and make very buttery, homemade croissants. This is about 15 min walk from our house.
Nothin' fancy - but just across the street and hits the spot in a pinch. We really like the Pho soup and the owners are super nice.
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Pho Hoang Minh Restaurant
172 Wyse Rd Nothin' fancy - but just across the street and hits the spot in a pinch. We really like the Pho soup and the owners are super nice.
The Rolling Stones ate here when they played in Halifax! It's pretty expensive, but a beautiful view of the harbour and all ingredients are sourced locally and organic where possible.
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The Wooden Monkey
40 Alderney Dr The Rolling Stones ate here when they played in Halifax! It's pretty expensive, but a beautiful view of the harbour and all ingredients are sourced locally and organic where possible.
Gluten-free fish and chips!! The girls that own this place serve fish caught by their father on the South Shore. Can also get fish to-go, to cook later. And they sell Sweet Williams Sausage, which are the best our city has to offer!
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Evan's Fresh Seafoods
2 Ochterloney StGluten-free fish and chips!! The girls that own this place serve fish caught by their father on the South Shore. Can also get fish to-go, to cook later. And they sell Sweet Williams Sausage, which are the best our city has to offer!
Smiling Goat
15 Kings Wharf PlFan's Chinese Restaurant
451 Windmill RdGood spot close to our house for a quick brunch and/or lunch (with Two If By Sea coffee downstairs).
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The Canteen on Portland
22 Portland St Good spot close to our house for a quick brunch and/or lunch (with Two If By Sea coffee downstairs).
By far THE best place to get brunch in Halifax. It is SUPER tiny, though. So go a few mins before it opens to be sure to get a seat. It's worth the wait, though! Huevos rancheros are a fave.
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The Coastal Cafe
2731 Robie St By far THE best place to get brunch in Halifax. It is SUPER tiny, though. So go a few mins before it opens to be sure to get a seat. It's worth the wait, though! Huevos rancheros are a fave.
Best burgers in town! Lots of awesome local bands play at this pub too.
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Ace Burger Company
62 Ochterloney Street Best burgers in town! Lots of awesome local bands play at this pub too.
Amazing vegan food. And very reasonably priced. And ... turmeric milk!
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enVie A Vegan Kitchen
5775 Charles St Amazing vegan food. And very reasonably priced. And ... turmeric milk!
Coffee too, and a locally sourced market - produced by local farmers.
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Lion and Bright
2534 Agricola StCoffee too, and a locally sourced market - produced by local farmers.
Agricola Street Brasserie
2540 Agricola St Fine dining
Cafe, record shop and barber shop - operated by Joel Plaskett!
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New Scotland Yard
45 Portland StreetCafe, record shop and barber shop - operated by Joel Plaskett!
Run by a father and son duo. Small and cute and very reasonably priced. They can do buckwheat, gluten-free crepes too!
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Portland Street Creperie
55 Portland St Run by a father and son duo. Small and cute and very reasonably priced. They can do buckwheat, gluten-free crepes too!
Humble Pie Kitchen Inc.
77 King StAmazing meat pies
Edna
2053 Gottingen StFine dining
Good coffee, amazing artisan bread and baked goods in the Hydrostone Market
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Julien's Patisserie Bakery & Cafe
5517 Young StGood coffee, amazing artisan bread and baked goods in the Hydrostone Market
Grafton Café by Scanway
1567 Grafton StreetReally good donuts!
Interesting selection of teas, drinks and light meals. They have cozy "nook" seating. One time I forgot my bank card and they let me leave my library card as assurance for me to return with change for my coffee!
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The Nook on Gottingen
2118 Gottingen StInteresting selection of teas, drinks and light meals. They have cozy "nook" seating. One time I forgot my bank card and they let me leave my library card as assurance for me to return with change for my coffee!
Best coffee!!! You can also by whole beans (that they roast out back) and grind it fresh at our place. This family has been in the business for at least three generations in Halifax. All the locals hang out here. This is where we buy our coffee for home.
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Java Blend Coffee Roasters
6027 North StBest coffee!!! You can also by whole beans (that they roast out back) and grind it fresh at our place. This family has been in the business for at least three generations in Halifax. All the locals hang out here. This is where we buy our coffee for home.
Beautiful, quaint coffee shop for when you are downtown. They roast their own coffee out back. Tracy (one of the owners) makes THE best latte in the city!!!! They also sell books and stationary.
Trident Booksellers & Cafe
1256 Hollis StBeautiful, quaint coffee shop for when you are downtown. They roast their own coffee out back. Tracy (one of the owners) makes THE best latte in the city!!!! They also sell books and stationary.
Another awesome coffee shop. And they have yummy breakfast/brunch/lunch options as well. Smoothies are delicious and gluten free treats as well!
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Steve O Reno's Cappuccino
1536 Brunswick StAnother awesome coffee shop. And they have yummy breakfast/brunch/lunch options as well. Smoothies are delicious and gluten free treats as well!
Hamachi Kita Sushi & Asian Flare
5537 Young StBest sushi!
Talay Thai Restaurant (Halifax)
5164 Morris StBest Thai food in town!
The food is really not that good BUT it has an awesome retro feel (it's been around forever) AND a jukebox that you can use! People also drive up to the window and park and eat in the summertime. Fun to take the kiddies to. (This was the first trip driving solo with my friends I took at age 16!)
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The Chickenburger
1531 Bedford HwyThe food is really not that good BUT it has an awesome retro feel (it's been around forever) AND a jukebox that you can use! People also drive up to the window and park and eat in the summertime. Fun to take the kiddies to. (This was the first trip driving solo with my friends I took at age 16!)
Cheap and greasy! And really bad coffee! But really nice owners :)
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Mary's Place Cafe
6100 Young StreetCheap and greasy! And really bad coffee! But really nice owners :)
Ardmore Tea Room
6499 Quinpool RdNice greasy spoon!
Amazing home made ice cream and waffle cones. They also have a location in Peggy's Cove!
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Dee Dee's Ice Cream
5668 Cornwallis StAmazing home made ice cream and waffle cones. They also have a location in Peggy's Cove!
Salvatore's Pizzaiolo Trattoria
5541 Young StBest pizza!
Mother's Pizza
5710 Young StThe Brooklyn Warehouse
2795 Windsor StFine dining and really delicious.
Their cheesecake is to DIE for! And they even have gluten-free and vegan options as well!
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Sweet Hereafter Cheesecakery
6148 Quinpool RdTheir cheesecake is to DIE for! And they even have gluten-free and vegan options as well!
Delicious, home cooked, vegetarian and vegan meals. Gluten-free options as well.
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Heartwood
6250 Quinpool RdDelicious, home cooked, vegetarian and vegan meals. Gluten-free options as well.
King Of Donair
6420 Quinpool RdWhen in Halifax... you HAVE to try our donairs!
Fruition
1209 N Marginal RdYou can buy homemade almond milk here and other very healthy options.
John's Lunch
352 Pleasant StThis is world famous, for some reason! Check it out!
Good Food Emporium
2186 Windsor StArtsy spot with awesome, simple meals at a reasonable price.
Curry Village Indian Restaurant
1569 Dresden RowBest Indian food!
In case you need to buy halal. Very close to our place!
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Mid-East Food Centre & Café
2595 Agricola StIn case you need to buy halal. Very close to our place!
So much food, such good prices, best falafel you'll ever eat. The staff are like a family and you get a free sample of lentil soup while you wait for your order. HIGHLY recommended.
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Tarek's Cafe
3045 Robie StSo much food, such good prices, best falafel you'll ever eat. The staff are like a family and you get a free sample of lentil soup while you wait for your order. HIGHLY recommended.
The Bicycle Thief
1475 Lower Water StFine dining on the waterfront. Best pasta in town.
Drinks & Nightlife
Newest spot in Downtown Dartmouth. Speciality craft beer, homemade soda, and delicious food (including maple bacon fudge!).
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Battery Park
62 Ochterloney St Newest spot in Downtown Dartmouth. Speciality craft beer, homemade soda, and delicious food (including maple bacon fudge!).
If you're into exploring a bit of Celtic Music and ambiance, this is the spot.
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Celtic Corner Public House
69 Alderney Dr If you're into exploring a bit of Celtic Music and ambiance, this is the spot.
Gus' Pub & Grill
2605 Agricola St Check out the local bands playing here.
Very popular, craft beer bar. They also have a beer garden located on Spring Garden Road in the summertime. Delicious Tokyo Fries!
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Stillwell
1672 Barrington St Very popular, craft beer bar. They also have a beer garden located on Spring Garden Road in the summertime. Delicious Tokyo Fries!
North Brewing Company
899 Portland StBelgian Craft Beer. I make the beer!
Tom's Little Havana
1540 Birmingham StRelaxed, quaint place to hang out.
The Marquee Ballroom
2037 Gottingen StMany famous bands play here. Very cool ambiance.
Seahorse Tavern
2037 Gottingen St Awesome place to see awesome, live bands.
Field Guide
2076 Gottingen StFancy cocktails
Amazing music and burgers. Be prepared to DANCE.
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Bearly's House Of Blues & Ribs
1269 Barrington StAmazing music and burgers. Be prepared to DANCE.
Sightseeing
Citadel
1960 Brunswick StOn the outskirts of Dartmouth. A nice, little boardwalk and a few shops and restaurants.
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Isikhangiso saseFisherman
4 Government Wharf Rd On the outskirts of Dartmouth. A nice, little boardwalk and a few shops and restaurants.
About 40 mins from our house. Climb the rocks, see the light house, have a locally made ice cream at Dee Dee's and a lobster roll too. Delicious ginger bread at the restaurant. Nicer to visit off season when it is less crowded, for sure.
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Peggys Cove
About 40 mins from our house. Climb the rocks, see the light house, have a locally made ice cream at Dee Dee's and a lobster roll too. Delicious ginger bread at the restaurant. Nicer to visit off season when it is less crowded, for sure.
Just over an hour from our house. Beautiful, old town on the water. Lots of very nice restaurants and shops.
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Lunenburg
Just over an hour from our house. Beautiful, old town on the water. Lots of very nice restaurants and shops.
About an hour drive from our house. This is where the apples and vineyards are located (and many other farms). Go on a winery tour, check out Cape Blomidon, stroll Main Street, visit the quaint neighbouring towns. We can give you lots of other recommendations. Also - an awesome "eagle watch" in the winter time. And, you can even go mud sliding on the dykes!
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Wolfville
About an hour drive from our house. This is where the apples and vineyards are located (and many other farms). Go on a winery tour, check out Cape Blomidon, stroll Main Street, visit the quaint neighbouring towns. We can give you lots of other recommendations. Also - an awesome "eagle watch" in the winter time. And, you can even go mud sliding on the dykes!
Nice to stroll down the boardwalk. There are little food huts, ice cream, boat tours, touristy shops, a playground, buskers and live music.
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Halifax Waterfront
Lower Water Street Nice to stroll down the boardwalk. There are little food huts, ice cream, boat tours, touristy shops, a playground, buskers and live music.
Cabot Trail
Cabot Trail Definitely worth the road trip to Cape Breton
Getting Around
You can either park your car here, or you can walk from our house (about 15 mins). It is a 10 min ride to downtown Halifax. It costs $2.50
Ferry Service
You can either park your car here, or you can walk from our house (about 15 mins). It is a 10 min ride to downtown Halifax. It costs $2.50
Halifax Stanfield International Airport
747 Bell BlvdConnects you to any major bus route in the city. A 5 min walk from our house. This also where the 320 Airport Bus departs for $3.50
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Bridge Terminal station
Connects you to any major bus route in the city. A 5 min walk from our house. This also where the 320 Airport Bus departs for $3.50
This bus can take you to smaller towns outside of Halifax. It is conveniently located right across the street from us!
Maritime Bus
172 Wyse Rd This bus can take you to smaller towns outside of Halifax. It is conveniently located right across the street from us!
The Bike Pedaler
61 Portland St Bike rentals
Parks & Nature
Another beautiful beach very close to our house. Nice, sandy beach. Very warm water in the summer. You can also hike along the marsh.
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Rainbow Haven Beach
Cow Bay Rd Another beautiful beach very close to our house. Nice, sandy beach. Very warm water in the summer. You can also hike along the marsh.
This is where all the local surfers hang out. Over looking the beach is Macdonald House - where you can order homemade fish chowder and hot biscuits. There is also a surf rental shop, a vintage clothing store and an artisan shop. You can also hike along the bluff with beautiful views of the ocean and sunset. This is about 20-30 min drive from our house.
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Lawrencetown Beach Provincial Park
Nova Scotia 207 This is where all the local surfers hang out. Over looking the beach is Macdonald House - where you can order homemade fish chowder and hot biscuits. There is also a surf rental shop, a vintage clothing store and an artisan shop. You can also hike along the bluff with beautiful views of the ocean and sunset. This is about 20-30 min drive from our house.
Beautiful beach and hiking trail outside of the city. Can pick wild cranberries here in the fall.
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Taylor Head Beach
20140 Hwy 7Beautiful beach and hiking trail outside of the city. Can pick wild cranberries here in the fall.
Point Pleasant Park
5530 Point Pleasant Dr Beautiful urban trail.
Shubie Park
54 Locks Rd Nice urban trail.
Right beside our house. There is a green space, a community garden (you are welcome to help yourself to our plot - #12!). There is also a playground for children.
Victoria Park
South Park Street Right beside our house. There is a green space, a community garden (you are welcome to help yourself to our plot - #12!). There is also a playground for children.
Benches to watch the sunset with a beautiful view of Halifax.
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Ferry Terminal Park
88 Alderney DrBenches to watch the sunset with a beautiful view of Halifax.
Arts & Culture
Halifax Central Library
5440 Spring Garden RdArt Gallery of Nova Scotia
1723 Hollis StItheater ye-Neptune
1593 Argyle StNSCAD University
5163 Duke StNSCAD University Port Campus
1107 Marginal RdDalhousie University
6299 South StSaint Mary's University
923 Robie StNSCC - Waterfront Campus
80 Mawiomi PlaceDartmouth Players
183 Crichton AveIsentro yeScotiabank
1800 Argyle StDalhousie Arts Centre
6101 University AveShopping
Locally owned clothing boutique with many items made in Canada.
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Biscuit General Store
2050 Gottingen St Locally owned clothing boutique with many items made in Canada.
Mic Mac Mall
21 Micmac BlvdHalifax Shopping Centre
Dartmouth Crossing
Future home of IKEA!
The Trainyard General Store
137 Portland StKept
75 King StP'LOVERS Eco General Store
52 Queen StFiddleheads
300 Prince Albert Rd Locally owned children's shop.
This is the market we go to every Saturday. Delicious gluten free bakery, fresh veggies, baked goods, homemade soaps, etc.
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Alderney Landing
2 Ochterloney St This is the market we go to every Saturday. Delicious gluten free bakery, fresh veggies, baked goods, homemade soaps, etc.
Isitolo sase Halifax Seaport Farmer's
961 Marginal RdFiner Things Antiques & Curios
6438 Quinpool Rdamazing antique shop
Urban Cottage Antiques
1819 Granville Stanother cool antique shop, right downtown
Strange Adventures
5110 Prince Stif you like comics...