Gillian's Guidebook
Beaches
Nova Scotia has some of the most beautiful scenic beaches!
Lawrencetown Beach Provincial Park
Nova Scotia 207Beautiful scenery! Great for surfing.
Love this beach! Great for a family outing/swimming.
57 locals recommend
Clam Harbour Beach Provincial Park
158 Beach RdLove this beach! Great for a family outing/swimming.
Martinique Beach
Martinique Beach Rd5km long white sand beach.
Rainbow Haven Beach
Cow Bay RdActivity
Hope for wildlife rehabilitation and education organization. Tours available.
Hope for Wildlife (HFW) is a non-profit wildlife rehabilitation and education centre located on a farm in Seaforth, Halifax Nova Scotia, Canada. It was founded by Hope Swinimer in 1997 as The Eastern Shore Wildlife Rehabilitation and Rescue Centre. It got its current name in 2005. A television series, Hope for Wildlife, began documenting the centre's efforts in 2009. During the summer they offer tours but check hours and tour times before going.
24 locals recommend
Hope For Wildlife
5909 Hwy 207Hope for Wildlife (HFW) is a non-profit wildlife rehabilitation and education centre located on a farm in Seaforth, Halifax Nova Scotia, Canada. It was founded by Hope Swinimer in 1997 as The Eastern Shore Wildlife Rehabilitation and Rescue Centre. It got its current name in 2005. A television series, Hope for Wildlife, began documenting the centre's efforts in 2009. During the summer they offer tours but check hours and tour times before going.
Very experienced instructors for surfing lessons or they rent the all the gear you’ll need. This is where we started our surf adventures!!
23 locals recommend
East Coast Surf School
4348 Lawrencetown RdVery experienced instructors for surfing lessons or they rent the all the gear you’ll need. This is where we started our surf adventures!!
Go back in time to the 1940’s. Award winning living history museum depicting rural, coastal life on the Eastern Shore.
31 locals recommend
Memory Lane Heritage Village
5435 Clam Harbour RdGo back in time to the 1940’s. Award winning living history museum depicting rural, coastal life on the Eastern Shore.
This is our favourite hiking trail!! It’s only about 10 minute drive away. They have a parking lot as well.
12 locals recommend
Crowbar Lake Trail
1800 Myra RdThis is our favourite hiking trail!! It’s only about 10 minute drive away. They have a parking lot as well.
Awesome scenery, walking/biking trail. Beautiful views of the ocean. Entrance at Lawerencetown beach.
25 locals recommend
Salt Marsh Trail
Trans Canada TrailAwesome scenery, walking/biking trail. Beautiful views of the ocean. Entrance at Lawerencetown beach.
Located in the heart of the city, the Halifax Public Gardens is one of the finest surviving examples of a Victorian Garden in North America. Stroll the Gardens’ many pathways as you take in 16 acres of tranquil beauty.
234 locals recommend
Halifax Public Gardens
Summer StreetLocated in the heart of the city, the Halifax Public Gardens is one of the finest surviving examples of a Victorian Garden in North America. Stroll the Gardens’ many pathways as you take in 16 acres of tranquil beauty.
Great place for taking a stroll. Lots of history and gorgeous views. Situated in the south end of the Halifax peninsula, this historic 75-hectare wooded area is a great spot for walking your dog, running, biking, or just sitting on a bench contemplating the ocean. Much of the park is wheelchair-accessible.
295 locals recommend
Point Pleasant Park
5530 Point Pleasant DrGreat place for taking a stroll. Lots of history and gorgeous views. Situated in the south end of the Halifax peninsula, this historic 75-hectare wooded area is a great spot for walking your dog, running, biking, or just sitting on a bench contemplating the ocean. Much of the park is wheelchair-accessible.
A super fun, exciting activity for couples or families with older children. Book in advance! Feel the rush of riding waves that can be up to 4 metres (13 feet) high in a Zodiac boat as the power of the world’s highest tides in the Bay of Fundy turn the Shubenacadie River into a water roller coaster only found in Nova Scotia. Expert guides take you cascading down rapids as the incoming ocean reverses the flow of the river. This fun-filled voyage isn’t complete without going mudsliding, too!
8 locals recommend
Tidal Bore Rafting Shubie River Wranglers
90 Phillips RdA super fun, exciting activity for couples or families with older children. Book in advance! Feel the rush of riding waves that can be up to 4 metres (13 feet) high in a Zodiac boat as the power of the world’s highest tides in the Bay of Fundy turn the Shubenacadie River into a water roller coaster only found in Nova Scotia. Expert guides take you cascading down rapids as the incoming ocean reverses the flow of the river. This fun-filled voyage isn’t complete without going mudsliding, too!
Peggys Cove
Must see! Great day trip. Approximately 1 hour drive.
Must see. Book a tour to explore the history of the fortress.
318 locals recommend
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada
5425 Sackville StMust see. Book a tour to explore the history of the fortress.
Food scene
Vines Pasta Grill
4 Panavista DrGreat food. Italian, brunch on weekends. Gluten free options.
Awesome local and healthy cuisine. Lots of gluten free and vegan options. Best view in the city of the Halifax harbour!
62 locals recommend
The Wooden Monkey
40 Alderney DrAwesome local and healthy cuisine. Lots of gluten free and vegan options. Best view in the city of the Halifax harbour!
Located on bustling Halifax Waterfront. Great food and atmosphere!
171 locals recommend
The Bicycle Thief
1475 Lower Water StLocated on bustling Halifax Waterfront. Great food and atmosphere!
Farm to table dining at its best! Located in beautiful Pepeswick. Seasonal menu.
16 locals recommend
Lupin Dining & Pantry
1196 W Petpeswick RdFarm to table dining at its best! Located in beautiful Pepeswick. Seasonal menu.
Great little spot for fish n chips! Located in neighbouring village “Musquodoboit”
31 locals recommend
Harbour Fish N' Fries
7884 Nova Scotia Trunk 7Great little spot for fish n chips! Located in neighbouring village “Musquodoboit”
Porters Lake Pub and Grill
Great food. Relaxed pub atmosphere. Great service.
Excellent local produce and great little spot for a light lunch/cafe style.
38 locals recommend
Uprooted Market & Cafe
7992 Nova Scotia Trunk 7Excellent local produce and great little spot for a light lunch/cafe style.
Rose & Rooster Cafe
6502 NS-207Great spot for coffee, snacks, baked goods. Closes at 3pm
Amazing food. Family owned restaurant offering lunch, dinner, and brunch on weekends. Reservations are highly recommended!
74 locals recommend
The Canteen on Portland
22 Portland StAmazing food. Family owned restaurant offering lunch, dinner, and brunch on weekends. Reservations are highly recommended!
Great home cooked food. Acadian dishes, all you can eat brunch buffet, and amazing desserts.
6 locals recommend
La Cuisine de Brigitte
79 Hill RdGreat home cooked food. Acadian dishes, all you can eat brunch buffet, and amazing desserts.
Sightseeing
Stunning scenery. Small casual restaurant on site that serves seafood.
73 locals recommend
Peggy's Point Lighthouse
Peggys Point RoadStunning scenery. Small casual restaurant on site that serves seafood.
Halifax Waterfront
Lower Water StreetMust see!! Amazing restaurants. Beautiful scenery.
Local market
Lots of local farmers and vendors.
Halifax Seaport Farmer's Market
961 Marginal RdUprooted Market & Cafe
7992 Nova Scotia Trunk 7Great cafe, lots of local produce.
Closest grocery store only 5 minute drive. Has a liquor store next door :)
226 locals recommend
Atlantic Superstore
6141 Young StClosest grocery store only 5 minute drive. Has a liquor store next door :)
Every Saturday from 8am to 1pm is the farmer’s market. Sundays from 11am to 3pm is the local Artisan’s market. Visit Evan’s seafood for amazing fresh fish and chips! (All located in Alderney Landing).
48 locals recommend
Alderney Landing
2 Ochterloney StEvery Saturday from 8am to 1pm is the farmer’s market. Sundays from 11am to 3pm is the local Artisan’s market. Visit Evan’s seafood for amazing fresh fish and chips! (All located in Alderney Landing).
Hiking
Taylors Head Bay, Spry Bay, Canada
Local favourite