Guidebook for Halifax
Food Scene
The croissants are out of this world good - but be sure to go early because they sell out quickly!
104 locals recommend
Two If By Sea Cafe
66 Ochterloney StThe croissants are out of this world good - but be sure to go early because they sell out quickly!
A five minute drive or manageable walk from our home, the Basin Market has everything you might need with a spectacular view of the Halifax harbour, luxe seating and decor, outdoor patio, fresh pastries and espresso, local produce, international goods, olive bar, ice cream shoppe, and liquor license. Open till 10 PM every night. We love it in the spring, summer, fall and winter.
21 locals recommend
Bedford Basin Farmers Market
397 Bedford HwyA five minute drive or manageable walk from our home, the Basin Market has everything you might need with a spectacular view of the Halifax harbour, luxe seating and decor, outdoor patio, fresh pastries and espresso, local produce, international goods, olive bar, ice cream shoppe, and liquor license. Open till 10 PM every night. We love it in the spring, summer, fall and winter.
Take-out or eat-in. Delicious shawarma, donair, falafel and souvlaki. 10 minute walk from home.
22 locals recommend
Mezza Lebanese Kitchen
1558 Barrington StTake-out or eat-in. Delicious shawarma, donair, falafel and souvlaki. 10 minute walk from home.
Drinks & Nightlife
Our favourite place to pick up a bottle of something special - a five minute walk from home. With an ever-rotating tap of local craft brews (buy a Growler to fill) and interesting selection of wines, ciders and spirits, WestSide is a great addition to the neighbourhood. Tip: save $1 on refills of your own growlers every Friday after 4PM.
WestSide Beer Wine Spirits
287 Lacewood DrOur favourite place to pick up a bottle of something special - a five minute walk from home. With an ever-rotating tap of local craft brews (buy a Growler to fill) and interesting selection of wines, ciders and spirits, WestSide is a great addition to the neighbourhood. Tip: save $1 on refills of your own growlers every Friday after 4PM.
Ever been to a speakeasy? This dessert resto has a secret bar (think of the Great Gatbsy) hidden behind closed doors but you need to know how to get in... ask us and we'll let you know.
17 locals recommend
The Middle Spoon Desserterie & Bar
1563 Barrington StEver been to a speakeasy? This dessert resto has a secret bar (think of the Great Gatbsy) hidden behind closed doors but you need to know how to get in... ask us and we'll let you know.
Essentials
Sobeys
287 Lacewood DrOpen 24 hours, this grocery store is a short walk from home (~7 minutes).
Arts & Culture
History! Don't be alarmed by the noontime cannon.
318 locals recommend
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada
5425 Sackville StHistory! Don't be alarmed by the noontime cannon.
Maud Lewis, famous Nova Scotian folk artist, is honoured in a beautiful exhibit at the gallery - her entire house is on display! Free admission on Thursday nights.
136 locals recommend
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
1723 Hollis StMaud Lewis, famous Nova Scotian folk artist, is honoured in a beautiful exhibit at the gallery - her entire house is on display! Free admission on Thursday nights.
Parks & Nature
We love hopping down here for a swim in the summertime. A short bus/bike/drive away.
14 locals recommend
Kearney Lake
We love hopping down here for a swim in the summertime. A short bus/bike/drive away.
The most beautiful and popular beach near Halifax - white sands and clear waters. NB: there are three beaches at this beach and the third one is known to be a nudist beach. It's quite a way along the trail, so you won't accidentally come across it if you don't want to.
122 locals recommend
Crystal Crescent Beach Provincial Park
220 Sambro Creek RdThe most beautiful and popular beach near Halifax - white sands and clear waters. NB: there are three beaches at this beach and the third one is known to be a nudist beach. It's quite a way along the trail, so you won't accidentally come across it if you don't want to.
Close to home with many trails to be hiked, including one that leads to a heart-shaped pond.
30 locals recommend
Hemlock Ravine
40 Kent AvenueClose to home with many trails to be hiked, including one that leads to a heart-shaped pond.