Guidebook for Halifax
Drinks & Nightlife
Halifax's premier axe throwing bar! Just steps from my air bnb. Amidst the plaid wallpaper, crackling fire place, and hoots of lumberjacks, you'll find some excellent beer and cocktail selection, and a cozy, friendly atmosphere.
14 locals recommend
Timber Lounge
16 Agricola StHalifax's premier axe throwing bar! Just steps from my air bnb. Amidst the plaid wallpaper, crackling fire place, and hoots of lumberjacks, you'll find some excellent beer and cocktail selection, and a cozy, friendly atmosphere.
An eccentric craft brewery and taproom creating experimental and un-true-to-style craft beer. Food usually available as well.
88 locals recommend
Good Robot Brewing Co.
2736 Robie StAn eccentric craft brewery and taproom creating experimental and un-true-to-style craft beer. Food usually available as well.
A legendary dive bar, and also home to Ace Burger, voted Halifax's #1 burger. What's better than burgers and beer?
49 locals recommend
Gus' Pub & Grill
2605 Agricola StA legendary dive bar, and also home to Ace Burger, voted Halifax's #1 burger. What's better than burgers and beer?
Unfiltered Brewery / Charm School Pub is a craft brewery and bar, and what many locals consider to be the best craft beer in Halifax.
28 locals recommend
Unfiltered Brewing
6041 North StUnfiltered Brewery / Charm School Pub is a craft brewery and bar, and what many locals consider to be the best craft beer in Halifax.
Lion and Bright is a dynamic cafe and seasonal restaurant by day and bar at night. Take your laptop by day, or enjoy cocktails, wine and locally sourced beer by night. Food continues to be served late.
86 locals recommend
Lion and Bright
2534 Agricola StLion and Bright is a dynamic cafe and seasonal restaurant by day and bar at night. Take your laptop by day, or enjoy cocktails, wine and locally sourced beer by night. Food continues to be served late.
Food Scene
Small but might cafe, voted #1 in the Coast every year for Best Breakfast.
61 locals recommend
The Coastal Cafe
2731 Robie StSmall but might cafe, voted #1 in the Coast every year for Best Breakfast.
Breakfast and brunch for those of us on a budget; Mediterranean twist.
14 locals recommend
Mary's Place Cafe
6100 Young StreetBreakfast and brunch for those of us on a budget; Mediterranean twist.
Brand new restaurant and bar specializing in seafood, tapas, cocktails.
70 locals recommend
Bar Kismet
2733 Agricola StBrand new restaurant and bar specializing in seafood, tapas, cocktails.
Specializing in a diverse array of local ciders and beer, and delicious pub style fare.
50 locals recommend
Chain-Yard Urban Cidery
2606 Agricola StSpecializing in a diverse array of local ciders and beer, and delicious pub style fare.
A small market specializing in local items - everything from hand lotion, to chocolate, baked goods, to fresh produce and farm fresh meats, cheese and eggs, to name just a few!
49 locals recommend
Local Source Market
2530 Agricola StA small market specializing in local items - everything from hand lotion, to chocolate, baked goods, to fresh produce and farm fresh meats, cheese and eggs, to name just a few!
Envie is Halifax's signature vegan restaurang specializing in totally from scratch, seasonal, organic, local and mostly gluten free menu items.
62 locals recommend
enVie A Vegan Kitchen
5775 Charles StEnvie is Halifax's signature vegan restaurang specializing in totally from scratch, seasonal, organic, local and mostly gluten free menu items.
A middle Eastern food market and take-out, with a cozy restaurant situated in the back. Delicious middle east delights, including curries, hummus, fresh pita, desserts, and more.
15 locals recommend
Mid-East Food Centre & Café
2595 Agricola StA middle Eastern food market and take-out, with a cozy restaurant situated in the back. Delicious middle east delights, including curries, hummus, fresh pita, desserts, and more.
Classic bakery featuring all the timeless delights like cookies, sweet breads, iced cakes, cupcakes, muffins, homemade breads, and some not so traditional local favorites. Also specializing in simple lunch items for eat in or take out.
15 locals recommend
Smith's Bakery & Cafe
2525 Agricola StClassic bakery featuring all the timeless delights like cookies, sweet breads, iced cakes, cupcakes, muffins, homemade breads, and some not so traditional local favorites. Also specializing in simple lunch items for eat in or take out.
Java Blend is Halifax's best coffee, as voted #1 in the "Best of Halifax" series in our local weekly newspaper, The Coast, EVERY SINGLE YEAR. This remarkable coffee shop features in-house artisanal coffee roasting, with a variety of their famous coffees available by the cup, or ground by the pound of half-pound bag. Locals know and love the rich smell of roasting beans in the breeze. Even Justin Trudeau recently visited this beloved neighborhood institution.
75 locals recommend
Java Blend Coffee Roasters
6027 North StJava Blend is Halifax's best coffee, as voted #1 in the "Best of Halifax" series in our local weekly newspaper, The Coast, EVERY SINGLE YEAR. This remarkable coffee shop features in-house artisanal coffee roasting, with a variety of their famous coffees available by the cup, or ground by the pound of half-pound bag. Locals know and love the rich smell of roasting beans in the breeze. Even Justin Trudeau recently visited this beloved neighborhood institution.
From pizza to paninis, to salads, Rinaldo's Italian fare doesn't disappoint. Sit outside in nice weather and sip a pint, while munching on an oily, garlicky crust of some sort, and watch the world go by.
23 locals recommend
Rinaldo's
2186 Windsor StFrom pizza to paninis, to salads, Rinaldo's Italian fare doesn't disappoint. Sit outside in nice weather and sip a pint, while munching on an oily, garlicky crust of some sort, and watch the world go by.
A stunning space, specializing in convivial and communal fine dining and fantastic cocktail and wine selection. Small and large plates available. The complimentary baguette and whipped, cold butter is worth the trip alone.
93 locals recommend
Agricola Street Brasserie
2540 Agricola StA stunning space, specializing in convivial and communal fine dining and fantastic cocktail and wine selection. Small and large plates available. The complimentary baguette and whipped, cold butter is worth the trip alone.
My favorite pizza in Halifax! Sal's from-scratch dough is brushed and infused with garlic olive oil before being stretched into a variety of mouth-watering creations. Mushroom lovers MUST try "The Rodger"; order "The Sicilian" to experience a true Italian moment; the "Miguel" is a smoky, caramelized onion concoction, for serious pizza lovers. Or play it safe and get the Original, a thin crust slice of heaven. Available to eat in (you'll get all the good Liquid Gold olive oil you can handle), or take out (a perfect companion to a full, cold growler).
107 locals recommend
Salvatore's Pizzaiolo Trattoria
5541 Young StMy favorite pizza in Halifax! Sal's from-scratch dough is brushed and infused with garlic olive oil before being stretched into a variety of mouth-watering creations. Mushroom lovers MUST try "The Rodger"; order "The Sicilian" to experience a true Italian moment; the "Miguel" is a smoky, caramelized onion concoction, for serious pizza lovers. Or play it safe and get the Original, a thin crust slice of heaven. Available to eat in (you'll get all the good Liquid Gold olive oil you can handle), or take out (a perfect companion to a full, cold growler).
Sightseeing
The historic Hydrostone market is a cluster of gorgeous little streets bursting with quirky, beautiful little boutiques and excellent restaurants. Within the Hydrostone, you'll find Halifax's best pizza, Salvatore's, Hamachi Kita (Asian-Fusion), Julian's Bakery, and more. Boutiques range from home-decor, to gift and flower shops, to a small art gallery and print shop, amidst others. Explore the Hydrostone to learn more!
29 locals recommend
Hydrostone Market (The)
The historic Hydrostone market is a cluster of gorgeous little streets bursting with quirky, beautiful little boutiques and excellent restaurants. Within the Hydrostone, you'll find Halifax's best pizza, Salvatore's, Hamachi Kita (Asian-Fusion), Julian's Bakery, and more. Boutiques range from home-decor, to gift and flower shops, to a small art gallery and print shop, amidst others. Explore the Hydrostone to learn more!
Stroll up bustling Quinpool Road and experience Korean BBQ, pho houses, antique shops, coffee houses, Vegetarian restaurants, sushi, flower shops, sporting goods stores, organic health food shops, and everything in between!
7 locals recommend
Quinpool Road
Quinpool RoadStroll up bustling Quinpool Road and experience Korean BBQ, pho houses, antique shops, coffee houses, Vegetarian restaurants, sushi, flower shops, sporting goods stores, organic health food shops, and everything in between!
Today, the Halifax Citadel continues to watch over the city's downtown core, a reminder of Halifax's past. Visit Fort George, a typical 19th C fort build by the British military to watch over the sea. Or just relax on the grass overlooking the Halifax commons and downtown. A perfect place to picnic, read, snooze, or daydream.
318 locals recommend
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada
5425 Sackville StToday, the Halifax Citadel continues to watch over the city's downtown core, a reminder of Halifax's past. Visit Fort George, a typical 19th C fort build by the British military to watch over the sea. Or just relax on the grass overlooking the Halifax commons and downtown. A perfect place to picnic, read, snooze, or daydream.
The Commons is home to the Emera Oval, multiple sprawling green spaces, an always-populated skateboard park and playground, bike and foot paths, a central fountain, public bathrooms, and a hub for pedestrians, bikers, skateboarders, rollerbladers, dogs, and some other animals, too. Bring a blanket and lie on the grass, borrow something on wheels at no charge from the Oval (just need govt issued ID), or just trek around and take in an awesome Halifax sunset.
66 locals recommend
Halifax Common
5816 Cogswell StThe Commons is home to the Emera Oval, multiple sprawling green spaces, an always-populated skateboard park and playground, bike and foot paths, a central fountain, public bathrooms, and a hub for pedestrians, bikers, skateboarders, rollerbladers, dogs, and some other animals, too. Bring a blanket and lie on the grass, borrow something on wheels at no charge from the Oval (just need govt issued ID), or just trek around and take in an awesome Halifax sunset.
Essentials
Sobeys is our go-to Grocery Store in this neighborhood. A very short jaunt from the air bnb.
78 locals recommend
Sobeys North &Windsor
2651 Windsor StSobeys is our go-to Grocery Store in this neighborhood. A very short jaunt from the air bnb.
Another extremely close and convenient grocery store. If you're going by food, Sobeys is a better walk.
226 locals recommend
Atlantic Superstore
6141 Young StAnother extremely close and convenient grocery store. If you're going by food, Sobeys is a better walk.
NSLC
2559 Agricola StNeighborhood liquor store - just a few minutes walk.
Shopping
A brand new curated thrift shop, specializing in pre-loved, renewed items, local jewlerry and prints, bags, shoes, local beauty and bath products, other trinkets.
12 locals recommend
ANA + ZAC
2576 Agricola StA brand new curated thrift shop, specializing in pre-loved, renewed items, local jewlerry and prints, bags, shoes, local beauty and bath products, other trinkets.
Parks & Nature
Point Pleasant is a sprawling park in the heart of Halifax's South End (close to downtown). Get lost in the epic trails, all of them twisting through dense foliage, and all of them leading to the sea. A beautiful, must-see experience for nature lovers.
295 locals recommend
Point Pleasant Park
5530 Point Pleasant DrPoint Pleasant is a sprawling park in the heart of Halifax's South End (close to downtown). Get lost in the epic trails, all of them twisting through dense foliage, and all of them leading to the sea. A beautiful, must-see experience for nature lovers.
Visit the Public Gardens in the heart of downtown Halifax. In true Victorian fashion, the Gardens boast ornate fountains, a bandstand, statues, urns and a magnificent wrought iron entrance. Also among their treasures are over 140 different species of trees, including unusual or rare species and some centenarians. Their serpentine, scroll and carpet beds guarantee a bounty of colour and fragrance throughout the season.
234 locals recommend
Halifax Public Gardens
Summer StreetVisit the Public Gardens in the heart of downtown Halifax. In true Victorian fashion, the Gardens boast ornate fountains, a bandstand, statues, urns and a magnificent wrought iron entrance. Also among their treasures are over 140 different species of trees, including unusual or rare species and some centenarians. Their serpentine, scroll and carpet beds guarantee a bounty of colour and fragrance throughout the season.