Guidebook for Halifax

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Guidebook for Halifax

Food Scene

http://www.bicyclethief.ca/
171 locals recommend
The Bicycle Thief
1475 Lower Water St
171 locals recommend
http://www.bicyclethief.ca/
Some of the BEST food in the city. Made from scratch! https://blacksheephalifax.com/
17 locals recommend
Just Us Cafe
5896 Spring Garden Rd
17 locals recommend
Some of the BEST food in the city. Made from scratch! https://blacksheephalifax.com/
Best coffee shop and baked goods in town! Super experienced barista and owner, AJ, trained at the Italian coffee company, Lavazza. This little spot will NOT disappoint! http://www.narrowespresso.com/
7 locals recommend
Narrow Espresso
5570 Fenwick St
7 locals recommend
Best coffee shop and baked goods in town! Super experienced barista and owner, AJ, trained at the Italian coffee company, Lavazza. This little spot will NOT disappoint! http://www.narrowespresso.com/
Super cheap and casual breakfast spot... good for Sunday morning's!
14 locals recommend
Mary's Place Cafe
6100 Young Street
14 locals recommend
Super cheap and casual breakfast spot... good for Sunday morning's!
Super cheap and casual breakfast spot... good for Sunday morning's!
Mary's Place Cafe II
5982 Spring Garden Rd
Super cheap and casual breakfast spot... good for Sunday morning's!
Best and most authentic Indian food in Halifax! http://www.dhaba-express.ca/
8 locals recommend
Dhaba Express
8 Oland Crescent
8 locals recommend
Best and most authentic Indian food in Halifax! http://www.dhaba-express.ca/
Not a fancy spot but goodness, the most authentic and handmade Mediterranean food in the city is here! http://www.bashamenu.ca/
Halal Basha Restaurant
5361 Inglis St
Not a fancy spot but goodness, the most authentic and handmade Mediterranean food in the city is here! http://www.bashamenu.ca/
Another good spot for authentic Indian food in downtown Halifax. http://www.mirchitandoor.ca/
Mirchi Tandoor
5232 Blowers St
Another good spot for authentic Indian food in downtown Halifax. http://www.mirchitandoor.ca/
Best pizza around, our favorite pizzas are the 'Roger' and Tuto Carne
107 locals recommend
Salvatore's Pizzaiolo Trattoria
5541 Young St
107 locals recommend
Best pizza around, our favorite pizzas are the 'Roger' and Tuto Carne
Great bakery/coffee shop, locally owned and operated.
Dinah's Sourdough
3540 Novalea Dr
Great bakery/coffee shop, locally owned and operated.

Drinks & Nightlife

Enjoy some live grand piano and jazz, soul, blues and classics every Friday and Saturday night! http://thepressgang.ca/
25 locals recommend
The Press Gang Restaurant and Oyster Bar
5218 Prince St
25 locals recommend
Enjoy some live grand piano and jazz, soul, blues and classics every Friday and Saturday night! http://thepressgang.ca/
Check out the hidden bar underneath this place called "Noble"! http://www.themiddlespoon.ca/
17 locals recommend
The Middle Spoon Desserterie & Bar
1563 Barrington St
17 locals recommend
Check out the hidden bar underneath this place called "Noble"! http://www.themiddlespoon.ca/
Liquor store located at the top of the hill, 10 minute walk/2 minute drive.
11 locals recommend
NSLC
3576 Novalea Dr
11 locals recommend
Liquor store located at the top of the hill, 10 minute walk/2 minute drive.
Great little spot with amazing trendy drinks and food.
70 locals recommend
Bar Kismet
2733 Agricola St
70 locals recommend
Great little spot with amazing trendy drinks and food.
Best bartenders in town, we always love ordering the 'something different', it's a cocktail made on the spot by the bartenders geared to your tastes! The food here is excellent as well!
7 locals recommend
Julep Kitchen & Cocktails
1684 Barrington St
7 locals recommend
Best bartenders in town, we always love ordering the 'something different', it's a cocktail made on the spot by the bartenders geared to your tastes! The food here is excellent as well!

Sightseeing

Stunning spot and view... Bring a jacket becuase it does get cold by the open ocean. Also, Swissair Flight 111 crashed 8.00 kilometres (5.00 miles) from Peggy's Cove. http://www.peggyscoveregion.com/
349 locals recommend
Peggys Cove
349 locals recommend
Stunning spot and view... Bring a jacket becuase it does get cold by the open ocean. Also, Swissair Flight 111 crashed 8.00 kilometres (5.00 miles) from Peggy's Cove. http://www.peggyscoveregion.com/
Come explore the beautiful campus of Dalhousie University. Established in the early 1800's. https://www.dal.ca/
35 locals recommend
Dalhousie University
6299 South St
35 locals recommend
Come explore the beautiful campus of Dalhousie University. Established in the early 1800's. https://www.dal.ca/
One of the most beautiful small towns in Nova Scotia. Also a UNESCO World Heritage Site! Lots of restaurants, cute authentic Nova Scotian shops, etc. http://www.novascotia.com/see-do/attractions/old-town-lunenburg-unesco-world-heritage-site/2615
247 locals recommend
Lunenburg
247 locals recommend
One of the most beautiful small towns in Nova Scotia. Also a UNESCO World Heritage Site! Lots of restaurants, cute authentic Nova Scotian shops, etc. http://www.novascotia.com/see-do/attractions/old-town-lunenburg-unesco-world-heritage-site/2615
A beautiful Nova Scotian village. https://www.chester.ca/
72 locals recommend
Chester
72 locals recommend
A beautiful Nova Scotian village. https://www.chester.ca/

Parks & Nature

Beautiful park located in the southend of the city. Approximately 75 hectare in size with 39 kilometers of trails and paths (mostly wheelchair accessible)!! http://www.novascotia.com/see-do/attractions/point-pleasant-park/1461
295 locals recommend
Point Pleasant Park
5530 Point Pleasant Dr
295 locals recommend
Beautiful park located in the southend of the city. Approximately 75 hectare in size with 39 kilometers of trails and paths (mostly wheelchair accessible)!! http://www.novascotia.com/see-do/attractions/point-pleasant-park/1461
Known for some of the best surfing in Atlantic Canada... or if you're not that brave (like me), go hang out on the beach and soak up the sun. http://lawrencetownbeach.com/Lawrencetown-Beach-Nova-Scotia.do;jsessionid=E53F990386CBDF2ACF8A71A158A02C71
139 locals recommend
Lawrencetown Beach Provincial Park
Nova Scotia 207
139 locals recommend
Known for some of the best surfing in Atlantic Canada... or if you're not that brave (like me), go hang out on the beach and soak up the sun. http://lawrencetownbeach.com/Lawrencetown-Beach-Nova-Scotia.do;jsessionid=E53F990386CBDF2ACF8A71A158A02C71
A couple of great trails, big field over looking the Bedford basin, great to go at sunset!
Africville Trails
3919 Novalea Dr
A couple of great trails, big field over looking the Bedford basin, great to go at sunset!

Arts & Culture

13 locals recommend
Dalhousie Arts Centre
6101 University Ave
13 locals recommend

Entertainment & Activities

Closest IMAX theatre. https://www.cineplex.com/Showtimes/any-movie/scotiabank-theatre-halifax?Date=6/28/2017
39 locals recommend
Scotiabank Theatre Halifax
190 Chain Lake Dr
39 locals recommend
Closest IMAX theatre. https://www.cineplex.com/Showtimes/any-movie/scotiabank-theatre-halifax?Date=6/28/2017

Shopping

https://halifaxshoppingcentre.com/
165 locals recommend
Halifax Shopping Centre
165 locals recommend
https://halifaxshoppingcentre.com/
https://www.micmacmall.com/
89 locals recommend
Mic Mac Mall
21 Micmac Blvd
89 locals recommend
https://www.micmacmall.com/
Nearest grocery store.
226 locals recommend
Atlantic Superstore
6141 Young St
226 locals recommend
Nearest grocery store.
About a 10 minute drive, this shopping development has everything! The only IKEA in Atlantic Canada, outlet shops, restaurants and much more!
63 locals recommend
Dartmouth Crossing
63 locals recommend
About a 10 minute drive, this shopping development has everything! The only IKEA in Atlantic Canada, outlet shops, restaurants and much more!