Food Scene
The Nook on Gottingen
2118 Gottingen StClose by locally owned and operated with a cozy atmosphere.
LF Bakery
2063 Gottingen StBrand new close if you are looking for fresh bread or a coffee.
The most recognized ice cream in the maritimes! During the summer the line ups at this favorite spot can stretch down the boardwalk so go early!
COWS Halifax Waterfront Kiosk
1549 Lower Water StThe most recognized ice cream in the maritimes! During the summer the line ups at this favorite spot can stretch down the boardwalk so go early!
One of many great seafood spots downtown with a touch of class and elegance. Make sure you make a reservation!
57 locals recommend
The Five Fishermen
1740 Argyle StOne of many great seafood spots downtown with a touch of class and elegance. Make sure you make a reservation!
Restaurant and Bar with a fresh oyster bar and a large boardwalk patio! This is a great import from PEI so try their beer and if the restaurant is full check out the little side patio with great lounge chairs for a place to wait.
21 locals recommend
Gahan House Harbourfront
5239 Sackville StRestaurant and Bar with a fresh oyster bar and a large boardwalk patio! This is a great import from PEI so try their beer and if the restaurant is full check out the little side patio with great lounge chairs for a place to wait.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great selection of local beer along with a unique menu and atmosphere. Almost every night there is live music of various genres or other fun events such as trivia or open mic. Also has one of the best patios in the city for those hot summer days!
37 locals recommend
The Local Restaurant and Bar
2037 Gottingen StGreat selection of local beer along with a unique menu and atmosphere. Almost every night there is live music of various genres or other fun events such as trivia or open mic. Also has one of the best patios in the city for those hot summer days!
Best spot to catch all the games with the most TV's of any bar in Halifax.
13 locals recommend
HFX Sports Bar & Grill
1721 Brunswick StBest spot to catch all the games with the most TV's of any bar in Halifax.
Great diverse menu with excellent flatbreads straight out of a stone oven. The cocktail and beer menu is also very diverse and filled with local Nova Scotia offerings.
30 locals recommend
The Stubborn Goat Gastropub
1580 Grafton StGreat diverse menu with excellent flatbreads straight out of a stone oven. The cocktail and beer menu is also very diverse and filled with local Nova Scotia offerings.
Part sports bar, part pub and at night it gets a little dancy. Great comfort food menu with the highlight being the deep fried pickles.
8 locals recommend
The Pint Public House - Halifax
1575 Argyle StPart sports bar, part pub and at night it gets a little dancy. Great comfort food menu with the highlight being the deep fried pickles.
Historic building with a historic reputation. Always great live music if you can make it down on a Sunday night check out Signal Hill who always gets the crowd going.
75 locals recommend
The Lower Deck
1887 Upper Water StHistoric building with a historic reputation. Always great live music if you can make it down on a Sunday night check out Signal Hill who always gets the crowd going.
Large communal patio tables makes this a great spot to meet new people. Also just kick back and enjoy the sun oh and they have an ice cream bar to go along with your drinks.
37 locals recommend
Stillwell Beergarden
5688 Spring Garden RdLarge communal patio tables makes this a great spot to meet new people. Also just kick back and enjoy the sun oh and they have an ice cream bar to go along with your drinks.
A patio right on the boardwalk. If you can get a seat this makes an excellent spot to enjoy the sun and people watch or enjoy the boats cruise the harbour.
29 locals recommend
Stubborn Goat Beer Garden
1599 Lower Water StA patio right on the boardwalk. If you can get a seat this makes an excellent spot to enjoy the sun and people watch or enjoy the boats cruise the harbour.
Want a taste of live east coast music then this is the spot to check! I bring my parents here when they come to visit and they can't get enough. Live bands every night of the week and on the weekends they play late into the night.
49 locals recommend
The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse
5136 Prince StWant a taste of live east coast music then this is the spot to check! I bring my parents here when they come to visit and they can't get enough. Live bands every night of the week and on the weekends they play late into the night.
Parks & Nature
This old fort is a national historic site with a museum and actors inside dressed to fit the part. At noon each day you will hear the cannon go off from Spice.
318 locals recommend
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada
5425 Sackville StThis old fort is a national historic site with a museum and actors inside dressed to fit the part. At noon each day you will hear the cannon go off from Spice.
Great walking trails with some amazing views from the waterfront. The neighborhood surrounding point pleasant is also great to see all the old houses.
295 locals recommend
Point Pleasant Park
5530 Point Pleasant DrGreat walking trails with some amazing views from the waterfront. The neighborhood surrounding point pleasant is also great to see all the old houses.
Shopping
Near the end of the boardwalk you will find the farmers market which has a little bit of everything. Pick up some fresh cut steaks from Hatfield farms and some fresh produce to make a delicious meal. Numerous vendors offering everything from handmade crafts and food to booths from the Annapolis Valley wineries. Go early to get the best selection and remember they close early as well!
196 locals recommend
Halifax Seaport Farmer's Market
961 Marginal RdNear the end of the boardwalk you will find the farmers market which has a little bit of everything. Pick up some fresh cut steaks from Hatfield farms and some fresh produce to make a delicious meal. Numerous vendors offering everything from handmade crafts and food to booths from the Annapolis Valley wineries. Go early to get the best selection and remember they close early as well!
Entertainment & Activities
Lots of events here open late and maybe you can get lucky and come out a winner! This is also where the boardwalk starts!
50 locals recommend
Casino Nova Scotia
1983 Upper Water StLots of events here open late and maybe you can get lucky and come out a winner! This is also where the boardwalk starts!