Guidebook for Halifax
Food Scene
The Wooden Money is a wonderful restaurant which showcases local ingredients and also has great vegetarian options!
62 locals recommend
The Wooden Monkey
40 Alderney DrThe Wooden Money is a wonderful restaurant which showcases local ingredients and also has great vegetarian options!
The Redwood is one of my favorite restaurants any time of day, and on weekends they have a wonderful brunch. Desserts are a must here, I love the peanut butter balls!
Redwood Grill
30 Fairfax DrThe Redwood is one of my favorite restaurants any time of day, and on weekends they have a wonderful brunch. Desserts are a must here, I love the peanut butter balls!
There are many Cora's locations in the Halifax area but this is the closest to my house. They are a chain of breakfast restaurants open until 3pm, but delicious every time.
7 locals recommend
Cora Breakfast and Lunch
277 Lacewood DrThere are many Cora's locations in the Halifax area but this is the closest to my house. They are a chain of breakfast restaurants open until 3pm, but delicious every time.
Do you love crepes as much as I do? This is a unique little restaurant that you would never guess is in the middle of the city. I could sit on their patio for days :)
8 locals recommend
Tess
5687 Charles StDo you love crepes as much as I do? This is a unique little restaurant that you would never guess is in the middle of the city. I could sit on their patio for days :)
As a self confessed coffee addict this is one of the best coffee shops around! And their croissants are big enough to share.
104 locals recommend
Two If By Sea Cafe
66 Ochterloney StAs a self confessed coffee addict this is one of the best coffee shops around! And their croissants are big enough to share.
This is the Halifax location of my favorite Dartmouth coffee shop, located in the Historic Properties which is a lovely spot along the water front.
7 locals recommend
Two If By Sea Bakeshop
1869 Upper Water StThis is the Halifax location of my favorite Dartmouth coffee shop, located in the Historic Properties which is a lovely spot along the water front.
Many celebration dinners have been held here! If you love Italian food, pizza, or ice cream make sure you stop here.
40 locals recommend
Ristorante a Mano
1477 Lower Water StMany celebration dinners have been held here! If you love Italian food, pizza, or ice cream make sure you stop here.
Euro Pizza
401 St Margarets Bay RdLocal Pizzeria, and they deliver!
Armdale Pizza
401 St Margarets Bay RdNeed a pizza fix?
This is a pizza place that started locally, and has grown all over the city. More than just pizza is on the menu, and delicious every time!
Pizzatown
3450 Joseph Howe DrThis is a pizza place that started locally, and has grown all over the city. More than just pizza is on the menu, and delicious every time!
A trip to Halifax isn't complete without a donair and a taste of the local pizza!
10 locals recommend
King Of Donair
6420 Quinpool RdA trip to Halifax isn't complete without a donair and a taste of the local pizza!
We have many Greek restaurants in Halifax, and no wonder - Greek food is delicious.
The Greek Village Restaurant
We have many Greek restaurants in Halifax, and no wonder - Greek food is delicious.
ela! Greek Taverna Restaurant
215 Chain Lake DrLooking for a dinner spot? This is it.
Three words: Peanut. Butter. Burger. Voted Best burgers in Halifax years before gourmet burgers were a "thing".
30 locals recommend
Darrell's Restaurant
5576 Fenwick StThree words: Peanut. Butter. Burger. Voted Best burgers in Halifax years before gourmet burgers were a "thing".
Fresh Happy Healthy Sushi Restaurant
75 Peakview WayAll you can eat Sushi restaurant.
Everything Else
If this is your first time to Nova Scotia you can't miss a drive out to Peggy's Cove. Take the Prospect Rd and the Peggy's Cove Rd loop for a scenic drive on a sunny day!
349 locals recommend
Peggys Cove
If this is your first time to Nova Scotia you can't miss a drive out to Peggy's Cove. Take the Prospect Rd and the Peggy's Cove Rd loop for a scenic drive on a sunny day!
The Halifax Farmers Market has always been a fan favourite! Make sure you head down early on a Saturday to take it all in. There is something for everyone!!
196 locals recommend
Halifax Seaport Farmer's Market
961 Marginal RdThe Halifax Farmers Market has always been a fan favourite! Make sure you head down early on a Saturday to take it all in. There is something for everyone!!
If you are looking for a good hiking spot near by this is it. There is parking available if you prefer to drive, but you could also walk in about 15 mins.
55 locals recommend
Long Lake Provincial Park
If you are looking for a good hiking spot near by this is it. There is parking available if you prefer to drive, but you could also walk in about 15 mins.
If you want to take a quick dip on a hot day this is the closest spot!
25 locals recommend
Chocolate Lake
If you want to take a quick dip on a hot day this is the closest spot!
In Nova Scotia the NSLC stores are where you can purchase beer, liquor and wine. There are also a few private wine stores in the city, and microbrews.
8 locals recommend
NSLC
5540 Clyde StIn Nova Scotia the NSLC stores are where you can purchase beer, liquor and wine. There are also a few private wine stores in the city, and microbrews.
NSLC
5540 Clyde StClosest liquor store
Mic Mac Mall
21 Micmac BlvdLarge indoor mall.
Garrison Brewing Co.
1149 Marginal RdA great local brewery!
Propeller Brewing Company
2015 Gottingen StLooking for some local brew? This is one to try.
Esso
6020 Young StGas station and car wash
Halifax Stanfield International Airport
747 Bell BlvdAirport
VIA Rail Canada
1161 Hollis StTrain Station
Maritime Bus
1161 Hollis StBus Station
Sightseeing
If you are looking for a beach in the area there are many, however this has always been one of my favorites! The water warms up more here than at Crystal Crescent and it is a lovely drive.
Queensland
If you are looking for a beach in the area there are many, however this has always been one of my favorites! The water warms up more here than at Crystal Crescent and it is a lovely drive.
A Halifax landmark, this is one of the most serene spots in the city. In the summer months you will see many wedding photos being taken.
234 locals recommend
Halifax Public Gardens
Summer StreetA Halifax landmark, this is one of the most serene spots in the city. In the summer months you will see many wedding photos being taken.
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada
5425 Sackville StHistory and a view!
Alexander Keith's Original Brewery
1496 Lower Water StreetStop in for lunch or take a tour back in time.
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
1675 Lower Water StGreat history lessons!
Essentials
Atlantic Superstore
6141 Young StOne of the closest grocery stores.
Sobeys Mumford Rd
6990 Mumford RdGrocery store near by.
If you have a costco membership stock up on your bulk items here!
24 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
230 Chain Lake DrIf you have a costco membership stock up on your bulk items here!
Shopping
Halifax Shopping Centre
Large mall with many national brands.
Dartmouth Crossing
Big Box stores and outlet shopping
Bayer's Lake
Big box stores, Grocery stores and more
Shoppers Drug Mart
6139 Quinpool RdClosest drugstore
Arts & Culture
Scotiabank Theatre Halifax
190 Chain Lake DrLarge movie theater including IMAX theaters.
One of the oldest theaters in Halifax this one screen theater still has the charm and character from when it was first built. On a nice night it is walking distance.
18 locals recommend
Cineplex Cinemas Oxford
6408 Quinpool RdOne of the oldest theaters in Halifax this one screen theater still has the charm and character from when it was first built. On a nice night it is walking distance.
Looking for a fun activity with the family? Horseback riding, sleigh/wagon rides, and more!
16 locals recommend
Hatfield Farm
1840 Hammonds Plains RdLooking for a fun activity with the family? Horseback riding, sleigh/wagon rides, and more!