Guidebook for Halifax
Food Scene
Great food and atmosphere. A date night favourite but bring your wallet :)
171 locals recommend
The Bicycle Thief
1475 Lower Water StGreat food and atmosphere. A date night favourite but bring your wallet :)
This is our go to pizza place if we want a nicer pie, certainly pricier than some but really nice flavour! Find it at the hydrostone market.
107 locals recommend
Salvatore's Pizzaiolo Trattoria
5541 Young StThis is our go to pizza place if we want a nicer pie, certainly pricier than some but really nice flavour! Find it at the hydrostone market.
This is a classic pizza joint if your looking for well priced pizza, also amazing garlic fingers and donair available. Just a short walk up the road. Search their website for other home style options.
6 locals recommend
Metro Pizza
6021 Lady Hammond RdThis is a classic pizza joint if your looking for well priced pizza, also amazing garlic fingers and donair available. Just a short walk up the road. Search their website for other home style options.
This is a great family restaurant close by, we often stop in for a family supper or brunch.
Kempsters
3644 Kempt RdThis is a great family restaurant close by, we often stop in for a family supper or brunch.
This little pub can be found at the end of the street a quick walk away. It has classic pub fare like fish and chips and nice weekend brunch options, reasonably priced with old school ambiance.
6 locals recommend
Jenny's Bar & Grill
6211 Lady Hammond RdThis little pub can be found at the end of the street a quick walk away. It has classic pub fare like fish and chips and nice weekend brunch options, reasonably priced with old school ambiance.
Drinks & Nightlife
Durty Nelly's Irish Pub
1645 Argyle StLots of fun with varied age groups.
There are too many bars and restaurants to list but if you make your way to Argyle street downtown, you will find yourself in the Center of the action. Take a stroll down and pop into any of many establishments to grab a beer or sip on an artistically created cocktail! Hang out on a patio all afternoon and people watch! The night is yours and only a 10 min ride away :)
6 locals recommend
Argyle Street
Argyle StreetThere are too many bars and restaurants to list but if you make your way to Argyle street downtown, you will find yourself in the Center of the action. Take a stroll down and pop into any of many establishments to grab a beer or sip on an artistically created cocktail! Hang out on a patio all afternoon and people watch! The night is yours and only a 10 min ride away :)
Really great atmosphere for drinks and food, walkable if your up for a bit of a stroll.
The Narrows Public House
Really great atmosphere for drinks and food, walkable if your up for a bit of a stroll.
Great place to eat and have a drink, wonderful rooftop patio and its not too far a walk! They have trivia and karaoke nights.
18 locals recommend
Lion's Head Tavern | Halifax Pub
3085 Robie StGreat place to eat and have a drink, wonderful rooftop patio and its not too far a walk! They have trivia and karaoke nights.
Entertainment & Activities
Peggys Cove
Absolutely stunning but stay off the black rocks!
Beautiful city Central Park with marvellous gardens. Take a stroll and grab an ice cream then continue down Spring Garden road for some shopping and people watching :)
234 locals recommend
Halifax Public Gardens
Summer StreetBeautiful city Central Park with marvellous gardens. Take a stroll and grab an ice cream then continue down Spring Garden road for some shopping and people watching :)
Great little playground with a splash pad for the kiddies, just a stroll up the road maybe 12-15mins.
Isleville Playground
3460 Isleville StGreat little playground with a splash pad for the kiddies, just a stroll up the road maybe 12-15mins.
Rainbow Haven Beach
Cow Bay RdBeautiful Large sandy beach
Another beautiful NS beach, some of the prettiest in the world
122 locals recommend
Crystal Crescent Beach Provincial Park
220 Sambro Creek RdAnother beautiful NS beach, some of the prettiest in the world
Great interactive science museum, the kids will love it and the adults will be entertained too!
91 locals recommend
Discovery Centre
1215 Lower Water StGreat interactive science museum, the kids will love it and the adults will be entertained too!
If you enjoy a game of chance than this is the spot for you, located on the Halifax waterfront.
50 locals recommend
Casino Nova Scotia
1983 Upper Water StIf you enjoy a game of chance than this is the spot for you, located on the Halifax waterfront.
Parks & Nature
Point Pleasant Park
5530 Point Pleasant DrGreat walks and seaside scenery.
Beautiful park on the Dartmouth side with long paths and kayak rentals.
66 locals recommend
Shubie Park
54 Locks RdBeautiful park on the Dartmouth side with long paths and kayak rentals.
Sightseeing
Alexander Keith's Brewery
1496 Lower Water StFun brewery tour.
Tall Ship Silva
1751 Lower Water StTake a sail around the harbour in this amazing tall ship tour:)
Take a stroll along the waterfront to see our beautiful seaside city as it’s meant to be seen. Lots of shops, restaurants and people watching.
173 locals recommend
Halifax Waterfront
Lower Water StreetTake a stroll along the waterfront to see our beautiful seaside city as it’s meant to be seen. Lots of shops, restaurants and people watching.
Shopping
Halifax Shopping Centre
Lots of stores including Aritzia, Zara, H&M and Sephora.
Sweet boutique stores featuring local artisans. Great restaurants ( pizza, sushi, fine dining, coffee and ice cream)! Just 15-20 min walk :)
12 locals recommend
Hydrostone Market
5547 Young StSweet boutique stores featuring local artisans. Great restaurants ( pizza, sushi, fine dining, coffee and ice cream)! Just 15-20 min walk :)
Mic Mac Mall
21 Micmac BlvdLarge mall with a few different shops than Halifax
Parklane Mall can be found here as well as higher end boutique stores. Great location to access the rest of downtown.
16 locals recommend
Spring Garden Road
Spring Garden RoadParklane Mall can be found here as well as higher end boutique stores. Great location to access the rest of downtown.