The Local Must Dos

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The Local Must Dos

Beaches

This world famous surfing beach is only minutes from the cottage. A relaxing afternoon watching the waves on a sandy beach.
6 locals recommend
Lawrencetown Beach
6 locals recommend
This world famous surfing beach is only minutes from the cottage. A relaxing afternoon watching the waves on a sandy beach.
If you've already checked out Lawrencetown Beach, you need to check out Conrad's Beach. A smaller, very well-known, beach but plenty of golden sand to lounge out on. Don't forget the sunscreen!
53 locals recommend
Conrad's Beach
53 locals recommend
If you've already checked out Lawrencetown Beach, you need to check out Conrad's Beach. A smaller, very well-known, beach but plenty of golden sand to lounge out on. Don't forget the sunscreen!
Grand Desert Beach

Best Restaurants

This restaurant is only found on the waterfront in downtown Halifax. A place to celebrate the good things in your life with the best staff and most delicious food.
171 locals recommend
The Bicycle Thief
1475 Lower Water St
171 locals recommend
This restaurant is only found on the waterfront in downtown Halifax. A place to celebrate the good things in your life with the best staff and most delicious food.
This place is one of the newest and trendiest places on the waterfront in Halifax. A Latin restaurant & cocktail bar owned by celebrated Chef Michael Bonacini so you know it's really good and doesn't break the bank!
10 locals recommend
Bar Sofia
1709 Lower Water Street
10 locals recommend
This place is one of the newest and trendiest places on the waterfront in Halifax. A Latin restaurant & cocktail bar owned by celebrated Chef Michael Bonacini so you know it's really good and doesn't break the bank!
A cool place for award-winning cocktails, oysters, and delicious seasonal plates that are sure to satisfy any craving.
Dear Friend Bar
A cool place for award-winning cocktails, oysters, and delicious seasonal plates that are sure to satisfy any craving.
A neighbourhood restaurant in Downtown Dartmouth, offering chef-inspired fare for lunch, dinner and Saturday brunch.
74 locals recommend
The Canteen on Portland
22 Portland St
74 locals recommend
A neighbourhood restaurant in Downtown Dartmouth, offering chef-inspired fare for lunch, dinner and Saturday brunch.
48 locals recommend
The Brooklyn Warehouse
2795 Windsor St
48 locals recommend
18 locals recommend
The Ostrich Club
5529 Young St
18 locals recommend

Sightseeing

From yachts & sailing to shopping to outdoor adventures - Chester has everything you want in a historic oceanside town. It's a peaceful place to explore and the locals will always say hi!
72 locals recommend
Chester
72 locals recommend
From yachts & sailing to shopping to outdoor adventures - Chester has everything you want in a historic oceanside town. It's a peaceful place to explore and the locals will always say hi!
It's not a trip to Nova Scotia without seeing the historic Peggy's Cove lighthouse.
73 locals recommend
Peggy's Point Lighthouse
Peggys Point Road
73 locals recommend
It's not a trip to Nova Scotia without seeing the historic Peggy's Cove lighthouse.

Activity

A unique path in Nova Scotia that allows you to walk minutes from The Blue Emerald to Dartmouth.
25 locals recommend
Salt Marsh Trail
Trans Canada Trail
25 locals recommend
A unique path in Nova Scotia that allows you to walk minutes from The Blue Emerald to Dartmouth.
24 locals recommend
Hope For Wildlife
5909 Hwy 207
24 locals recommend

Food scene

10 locals recommend
Lake City Cider House
35 Portland St
10 locals recommend

City advice

Getting around

Having your own vehicle or rent one

To easily get around to all of the places, it's best if you have your own vehicle or rent one to use. Public transit is available, but mostly in Halifax/Dartmouth. Nova Scotia offers rentals through the major rental companies (Enterprise, etc.). You can also rent through Turo (car sharing app like Airbnb).