Guidebook for Halifax
Food Scene
There are several Greek restaurants on Quinpool, but this one is my favourite for atmosphere and quality of food.
Blue Olive Greek Taverna Ltd
6196 Quinpool RdThere are several Greek restaurants on Quinpool, but this one is my favourite for atmosphere and quality of food.
Fun, newer restaurant that holds auctions for charity during your meal. Each table has a paddle for bidding. Louisiana style food and good drinks.
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The Auction House
1726 Argyle StFun, newer restaurant that holds auctions for charity during your meal. Each table has a paddle for bidding. Louisiana style food and good drinks.
Good, local food, including many vegetarian and gluten-free options. The chocolate, tofu pie is fantastic!
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The Wooden Monkey
40 Alderney DrGood, local food, including many vegetarian and gluten-free options. The chocolate, tofu pie is fantastic!
Tim Hortons
6034 Lady Hammond RdIt's Tim's. ;-)
McKelvie's Restaurant
1680 Lower Water StGood fish restaurant
Salty's
1877 Upper Water StI hear it's a good casual place for lobster.
The Five Fishermen
1740 Argyle StI hear it's a good upscale place for mussels and other seafood.
Ardmore Tea Room
6499 Quinpool RdGood homestyle diner for brunch.
Great patio on a sunny summer evening. Good food, but a little noisy inside.
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The Bicycle Thief
1475 Lower Water StGreat patio on a sunny summer evening. Good food, but a little noisy inside.
Nice, casual atmosphere. Good options for gluten free or vegetarian, as well as for people with no restrictions.
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The Foggy Goggle
2057 Gottingen StNice, casual atmosphere. Good options for gluten free or vegetarian, as well as for people with no restrictions.
I'm told they have good sushi, but I don't know first-hand because I don't eat sushi.
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Wasabi House
6403 Quinpool RdI'm told they have good sushi, but I don't know first-hand because I don't eat sushi.
My favourite Italian restaurant that also offers the best gluten-free pasta in town!
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Ristorante a Mano
1477 Lower Water StMy favourite Italian restaurant that also offers the best gluten-free pasta in town!
This place has 3 levels - all very distinct. An old English-style pub in the basement, which is my favourite part; a restaurant on the main level; a speakeasy-style lounge on top. Great chowder!
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Henry House
1222 Barrington StThis place has 3 levels - all very distinct. An old English-style pub in the basement, which is my favourite part; a restaurant on the main level; a speakeasy-style lounge on top. Great chowder!
Station Six Food and Drink
247 Herring Cove RdGuests tell me the pizza and sub sandwiches are good. (I can’t eat it because of gluten.) It’s around the corner, and they deliver.
Thornhill Pizza
477 Herring Cove RdGuests tell me the pizza and sub sandwiches are good. (I can’t eat it because of gluten.) It’s around the corner, and they deliver.
Popular local diner. They have alcohol. Nice deck, near the Northwest Arm.
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Armview Restaurant & Lounge
7156 Chebucto RdPopular local diner. They have alcohol. Nice deck, near the Northwest Arm.
Everything Else
Free ice skating with free rentals during winter. Nice park with occasional concerts (a bit pricey though!) in summer.
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에메라오벌
5775 Cogswell StFree ice skating with free rentals during winter. Nice park with occasional concerts (a bit pricey though!) in summer.
Clay Cafe - Paint Your Own Pottery
6413 Quinpool RdFun activity
Dalhousie University
6299 South StDrinks & Nightlife
Good food, good drinks, friendly people, free live music every night. Good place to experience Maritime Celtic culture.
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The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse
5136 Prince StGood food, good drinks, friendly people, free live music every night. Good place to experience Maritime Celtic culture.
Obladee, a Wine Bar
1600 Barrington StNice atmosphere, many good wines.
Shopping
"The place to be" on a Saturday morning. Local produce, meats, baked goods, as well as arts vendors. Delicious yogurt and gelato, as well as a few other vendors open all week.
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핼리팩스시포트파머스마켓
961 Marginal Rd"The place to be" on a Saturday morning. Local produce, meats, baked goods, as well as arts vendors. Delicious yogurt and gelato, as well as a few other vendors open all week.
This is a gift shop that sells goods from local artisans and companies - pottery, pewter, jewelrey, books, etc.
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Jennifer's of Nova Scotia
5635 Spring Garden RdThis is a gift shop that sells goods from local artisans and companies - pottery, pewter, jewelrey, books, etc.
Auto, camping/outdoor, and home supply store. About a 10 minute walk from my house.
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Canadian Tire
16 Dentith RdAuto, camping/outdoor, and home supply store. About a 10 minute walk from my house.
Shoppers Drug Mart
6139 Quinpool RdSobeys Spryfield
279 Herring Cove RdGrocery store
Mike's No Frills
16 Dentith RdGrocery store
NSLC
6169 Quinpool RdSightseeing
Saint Mary's Boat Club
1641 Fairfield RdCanoe and kayak rentals/group outings.
핼리팩스시타델캐나다국립사적지
5425 Sackville StGreat views of downtown and the harbor.
아틀란틱 해안박물관
1675 Lower Water StInteresting museum.
피어 21캐나다이민박물관
1055 Marginal RdInteresting museum.
Nice hiking trails, views, and quiet nature experience right in the city.
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McNabs Island
Nice hiking trails, views, and quiet nature experience right in the city.
Absolute favourite place in Halifax for me and my dog! Great for walking or jogging; bicycling during the week. Nice areas to relax and enjoy the views! Outdoor theatre in the summer.
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포인트플레젠트파크
5530 Point Pleasant DrAbsolute favourite place in Halifax for me and my dog! Great for walking or jogging; bicycling during the week. Nice areas to relax and enjoy the views! Outdoor theatre in the summer.
Beautiful manmade lake with clear water. Great for swimming in the summer, and sometimes even in early fall!
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Chocolate Lake Park & Beach
14 Purcells Cove RdBeautiful manmade lake with clear water. Great for swimming in the summer, and sometimes even in early fall!
Beautiful beach with soft, white sand, and on sunny days, clear blue water! The water is chilly, but it's a great swim if you can brave it! There is also a hiking trail along the bluffs.
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크리스탈 크레센트 비치 주립 공원
220 Sambro Creek RdBeautiful beach with soft, white sand, and on sunny days, clear blue water! The water is chilly, but it's a great swim if you can brave it! There is also a hiking trail along the bluffs.
This famous historic site is a much see. It's a perfect place to spend an hour or a few hours with a picnic on a sunny day.
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Peggys Cove
This famous historic site is a much see. It's a perfect place to spend an hour or a few hours with a picnic on a sunny day.
Fairly large beach, and the water is a bit warmer here, as it's more protected. It's a popular family spot on sunny summer days.
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레인보헤이븐 비치
Cow Bay RdFairly large beach, and the water is a bit warmer here, as it's more protected. It's a popular family spot on sunny summer days.
Gorgeous beach! It can be a bit colder here, but it's a great place to walk/run the beach. On hot days, you might be able to brave the cold water.
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마르티니크 비치
Martinique Beach RdGorgeous beach! It can be a bit colder here, but it's a great place to walk/run the beach. On hot days, you might be able to brave the cold water.
This is my favourite beach, but it doesn't have any washroom or changing facilities, so be prepared for that.
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콘래드의 비치
This is my favourite beach, but it doesn't have any washroom or changing facilities, so be prepared for that.
This is a popular beach for surfing. You can rent a surfboard, take a surf lesson, etc. There are also a lot of kite surfers here.
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로런스타운 비치 주립공원
Nova Scotia 207This is a popular beach for surfing. You can rent a surfboard, take a surf lesson, etc. There are also a lot of kite surfers here.
This is a bit of a back country type of hike, so be prepared for climbing over fallen trees, up on rocks, etc. That makes it a bit more technical, but it's great to feel so outside the city here.
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The Bluff Wilderness Hiking Trail (parking lot)
2890 St Margarets Bay RdThis is a bit of a back country type of hike, so be prepared for climbing over fallen trees, up on rocks, etc. That makes it a bit more technical, but it's great to feel so outside the city here.
This is another nice lake for swimming. You can also take a great walk in the woods around the lake. The trail isn't marked well, so you should have some sense of direction if you go far.
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Long Lake Provincial Park
This is another nice lake for swimming. You can also take a great walk in the woods around the lake. The trail isn't marked well, so you should have some sense of direction if you go far.
맥킨토시런커뮤니티트레일
614 Herring Cove RdArts & Culture
노바스코샤아트갤러리
1723 Hollis StNice exhibits of NS folk art, Native art, and other rotating exhibits.
This location has about 8 movies, and it's located conveniently on Spring Garden Road - walk or bus to get there. It's in the bottom level of a small mall, so you can do a little shopping too!
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Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane
5657 Spring Garden RdThis location has about 8 movies, and it's located conveniently on Spring Garden Road - walk or bus to get there. It's in the bottom level of a small mall, so you can do a little shopping too!