Guidebook for Halifax
Food Scene
Located close by the flats, Eliot & Vine is an excellent restaurant with Instagram-worthy dishes. It is pricey but delicious!
21 locals recommend
Eliot & Vine
2305 Clifton StLocated close by the flats, Eliot & Vine is an excellent restaurant with Instagram-worthy dishes. It is pricey but delicious!
The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse
5136 Prince StQuintessential Maritime pub with live music.
One of the highest rated restaurants in Halifax, located on the waterfront boardwalk, The Bicycle Thief is both a restaurant and a cocktail bar. Check out the outdoor champagne bar or settle into a deck table watching the ocean while you enjoy a fantastic meal.
171 locals recommend
The Bicycle Thief
1475 Lower Water StOne of the highest rated restaurants in Halifax, located on the waterfront boardwalk, The Bicycle Thief is both a restaurant and a cocktail bar. Check out the outdoor champagne bar or settle into a deck table watching the ocean while you enjoy a fantastic meal.
The Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar
1662 Barrington StBest oysters and steaks in town!
Edna
2053 Gottingen StHip eatery surrounded by breweries and pubs.
Located on the rooftop of Halifax's Central Library, enjoy a latte overlooking the city and ocean.
32 locals recommend
PAVIA Gallery - Espresso Bar & Cafe
1723 Hollis StLocated on the rooftop of Halifax's Central Library, enjoy a latte overlooking the city and ocean.
Two If By Sea Cafe
66 Ochterloney StBest croissants in town!
LF Bakery
2063 Gottingen StFresh baguettes and other breads baked in Parisian style.
Dee Dee's Ice Cream
5668 Cornwallis StHome-made ice cream
Drinks & Nightlife
Tapas and cocktails on the waterfront, including charcuterie, ceviche, and other gourmet snacks.
15 locals recommend
Little Oak Bar
Tapas and cocktails on the waterfront, including charcuterie, ceviche, and other gourmet snacks.
Obladee, a Wine Bar
1600 Barrington StWine bar downtown.
This pedestrian friendly street is full of bars, patios and nightspots. Stay at one or hop around.
16 locals recommend
Argyle Street
Argyle StreetThis pedestrian friendly street is full of bars, patios and nightspots. Stay at one or hop around.
Maritimer bar with live music - mix of university kids and locals young at heart.
75 locals recommend
The Lower Deck
1887 Upper Water StMaritimer bar with live music - mix of university kids and locals young at heart.
Studio East Food+Drink
6021 Cunard StLocated close to the flats, a great place to grab a drink.
One of Halifax's many breweries, Good Robot has a fantastic vibe and a rotating menu featuring local restaurants.
88 locals recommend
Good Robot Brewing Co.
2736 Robie StOne of Halifax's many breweries, Good Robot has a fantastic vibe and a rotating menu featuring local restaurants.
Shopping
Saturday mornings, the Farmer's Market on the oceanfront is bustling with all kinds of food stalls, winery booths, gourmet products, and local artists.
196 locals recommend
Halifax Seaport Farmer's Market
961 Marginal RdSaturday mornings, the Farmer's Market on the oceanfront is bustling with all kinds of food stalls, winery booths, gourmet products, and local artists.
A great spot for local (non-tourist) art, located next door to the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia.
Teichert Gallery
1723 Hollis StA great spot for local (non-tourist) art, located next door to the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia.
Argyle Fine Art
1559 Barrington StThe best gallery for modern art in Halifax
Halifax Shopping Centre
Shopping mall for rainy days
Parks & Nature
Easy hiking trails take you through historic sites and ocean views. Fun bike ride! Main trails can accommodate strollers.
295 locals recommend
Point Pleasant Park
5530 Point Pleasant DrEasy hiking trails take you through historic sites and ocean views. Fun bike ride! Main trails can accommodate strollers.
White sand beach located 30mins from city.
122 locals recommend
Crystal Crescent Beach Provincial Park
220 Sambro Creek RdWhite sand beach located 30mins from city.
Rainbow Haven Beach
Cow Bay RdPopular beach destination
Hike through cliffs overlooking the ocean. Ok for older kids but not for toddlers and/or strollers.
35 locals recommend
Duncans Cove
Hike through cliffs overlooking the ocean. Ok for older kids but not for toddlers and/or strollers.
Located near the flats, the Halifax Commons has a playground, picnic space and the Oval (skate/bike in summer and ice skate in winter).
66 locals recommend
Halifax Common
5816 Cogswell StLocated near the flats, the Halifax Commons has a playground, picnic space and the Oval (skate/bike in summer and ice skate in winter).
Big waves and rocky beaches make Lawrencetown Beach a destination for surfers. There are a few surf schools around town for day or week-long lessons.
139 locals recommend
Lawrencetown Beach Provincial Park
Nova Scotia 207Big waves and rocky beaches make Lawrencetown Beach a destination for surfers. There are a few surf schools around town for day or week-long lessons.
Sightseeing
Peggy's Point Lighthouse
Peggys Point RoadIconic Peggy's Cove and lighthouse
Take a guided tour of downtown at night with local ghost historians.
6 locals recommend
Ghost Walk of Historic Halifax
Take a guided tour of downtown at night with local ghost historians.
Take a sail in the Halifax Harbour in a traditional tall ship. There are daytime sails for families as well as evening cocktail sails.
29 locals recommend
Tall Ship Silva
1751 Lower Water StTake a sail in the Halifax Harbour in a traditional tall ship. There are daytime sails for families as well as evening cocktail sails.
UNESCO world heritage site - beautiful sea-side town on the South shore of Nova Scotia.
247 locals recommend
Lunenburg
UNESCO world heritage site - beautiful sea-side town on the South shore of Nova Scotia.
Wolfville
Explore the wineries of the Annapolis valley on the Bay of Fundy.
South shore town with iconic bay views, art galleries and fantastic little restaurants.
174 locals recommend
Mahone Bay
South shore town with iconic bay views, art galleries and fantastic little restaurants.
Arts & Culture
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
1723 Hollis StMix of local, Canadian and European artists.
Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
1747 Summer StGreat for kids!
Halifax's science centre with play areas make it a fantastic place to visit with kids!
91 locals recommend
Discovery Centre
1215 Lower Water StHalifax's science centre with play areas make it a fantastic place to visit with kids!
Essentials
Atlantic Superstore
6141 Young StNSLC
6169 Quinpool RdNova Scotia Liquor Commission - wine, beer, spirits.
Canada Post
1680 Bedford RowPost office located inside the Atlantic Superstore.
Shoppers Drug Mart
6139 Quinpool RdLocal pharmacy.
QEII Health Sciences Centre: Emergency Department
1799 Robie StLocal hospital and emergency.
The Family Focus Medical Clinics
5991 Spring Garden RdWalk-in clinic.