Guidebook for Halifax
Food Scene
Walking distance; great service; terrific salads and vegetarian options
36 locals recommend
Armview Restaurant & Lounge
7156 Chebucto RdWalking distance; great service; terrific salads and vegetarian options
Busy, popular sushi spot- they always give you an extra plate on the house; 15-20 minutes' walk (uphill on the way, downhill when you're full!)
40 locals recommend
Wasabi House
6403 Quinpool RdBusy, popular sushi spot- they always give you an extra plate on the house; 15-20 minutes' walk (uphill on the way, downhill when you're full!)
Terrific vegetarian bowls - "Green Pouitine" is exquisite; friendly staff; relaxed atmosphere
19 locals recommend
Heartwood
6250 Quinpool RdTerrific vegetarian bowls - "Green Pouitine" is exquisite; friendly staff; relaxed atmosphere
Lion and Bright
2534 Agricola StGreat place to hang out with coffee!
The Coastal Cafe
2731 Robie StAbsolutely favourite breakfast/brunch spot!
Arts & Culture
Halifax's pride and joy! Stunning architecture indoor and out. Great place to browse or spend some time on your laptop working or planning your trip
124 locals recommend
Halifax Central Library
5440 Spring Garden RdHalifax's pride and joy! Stunning architecture indoor and out. Great place to browse or spend some time on your laptop working or planning your trip
What makes Nova Scotia a unique province...boatbuilding history...love of the sea
164 locals recommend
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
1675 Lower Water StWhat makes Nova Scotia a unique province...boatbuilding history...love of the sea
A must for people whose ancestors arrived in Canada by boat. Great heart connection.
120 locals recommend
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
1055 Marginal RdA must for people whose ancestors arrived in Canada by boat. Great heart connection.
Parks & Nature
Sir Sandford Fleming Park
260 Dingle RdShort drive; easy walk through woods and oceanside
Point Pleasant Park
5530 Point Pleasant DrDog-friendly; nice family walk or great for a run
Shopping
Vintage goods and quirky objects; cool clothes; owned by a friend
18 locals recommend
Biscuit General Store
2050 Gottingen StVintage goods and quirky objects; cool clothes; owned by a friend
If you like malls, this is the place to go. Find most of the chain stores and a decent food court.
165 locals recommend
Halifax Shopping Centre
If you like malls, this is the place to go. Find most of the chain stores and a decent food court.
Sightseeing
Great 360 degree view of the city!
318 locals recommend
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada
5425 Sackville StGreat 360 degree view of the city!
Halifax Waterfront
Lower Water StreetGreat walk along the boardwalk
Worth the drive for a day trip - birthplace of the Bluenose; great Fisheries Museum; fun to poke around shops and enjoy the brightly-painted wooden houses
247 locals recommend
Lunenburg
Worth the drive for a day trip - birthplace of the Bluenose; great Fisheries Museum; fun to poke around shops and enjoy the brightly-painted wooden houses
Essentials
Atlantic Superstore
6141 Young StSobeys Mumford Rd
6990 Mumford RdClosest large grocery store
Organic Earth Market
6487 Quinpool RdClosest health food store
Everything Else
Peggys Cove
See the fishing village and iconic lighthouse!