Food Scene
Great local scene. Small and friendly. Good baked goods, great coffee. Awesome staff.
32 locals recommend
Rose & Rooster Cafe
6502 NS-207Great local scene. Small and friendly. Good baked goods, great coffee. Awesome staff.
The Narrows Public House
Great spot. Good food, great vibe. Best to reserve.
Great spot to have bite, pick up locally grown produce. They often carry the coveted Dragon's Breath cheese, a locally made blue that's superb, created by The Dutchman (South Shore of Nova Scotia).
37 locals recommend
Uprooted Market & Cafe
7992 Nova Scotia Trunk 7Great spot to have bite, pick up locally grown produce. They often carry the coveted Dragon's Breath cheese, a locally made blue that's superb, created by The Dutchman (South Shore of Nova Scotia).
Excellent fish and chips...a good spot after a walk at Martinique Beach.
31 locals recommend
Harbour Fish N' Fries
7884 Nova Scotia Trunk 7Excellent fish and chips...a good spot after a walk at Martinique Beach.
Lupin Dining & Pantry
1196 W Petpeswick RdGreat spot for coffee/snacks and light fare. And the views: Take a quick stroll out on the bluff. Hotspot for hang gliding, kite surfing.
11 locals recommend
MacDonald House Tea Room & Crafts
4144 Lawrencetown RdGreat spot for coffee/snacks and light fare. And the views: Take a quick stroll out on the bluff. Hotspot for hang gliding, kite surfing.
Good good and drink, only 15 minutes from the house.
13 locals recommend
Jamieson's Irish House & Grill
5 Cumberland DrGood good and drink, only 15 minutes from the house.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great entertainment at The Seahorse, upstairs at The Local and The Marquee Ballroom.
56 locals recommend
Seahorse Tavern
2037 Gottingen StGreat entertainment at The Seahorse, upstairs at The Local and The Marquee Ballroom.
Stillwell
1672 Barrington StGreat brewery.
The Carleton hosts some great singers/songwriters. Very intimate and warm setting. Great pub for food and drinks too
23 locals recommend
The Carleton
1685 Argyle StThe Carleton hosts some great singers/songwriters. Very intimate and warm setting. Great pub for food and drinks too
Arts & Culture
Voted one of the ten top libraries in the world! A great place to spend the day, chilling out, checking out an amazing view of the city and harbour. Includes two cafes, one on the top floor. Wifi throughout the building.
124 locals recommend
Halifax Central Library
5440 Spring Garden RdVoted one of the ten top libraries in the world! A great place to spend the day, chilling out, checking out an amazing view of the city and harbour. Includes two cafes, one on the top floor. Wifi throughout the building.
I love Steeple Green. A relatively new addition to the Eastern Shore, this bookstore and performance venue (mostly music) is just about the best thing that’s popped up in the hood. Drop by on your way back from Martinique Beach or before a bite at Harbour Fish & Fry
Steeple Green Books
I love Steeple Green. A relatively new addition to the Eastern Shore, this bookstore and performance venue (mostly music) is just about the best thing that’s popped up in the hood. Drop by on your way back from Martinique Beach or before a bite at Harbour Fish & Fry
Sightseeing
Historic site with impressive fortification.
318 locals recommend
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada
5425 Sackville StHistoric site with impressive fortification.
Great spot for a bite, good coffee and epic views. Take a walk behind the tea house along the bluff. Great spot to watch surfing and kit surfing action. There's a wonderful local craft shop on the main floor and upstairs a small art gallery of work by Judith Brannen. You'll also find a top notch thrift shop.
11 locals recommend
MacDonald House Tea Room & Crafts
4144 Lawrencetown RdGreat spot for a bite, good coffee and epic views. Take a walk behind the tea house along the bluff. Great spot to watch surfing and kit surfing action. There's a wonderful local craft shop on the main floor and upstairs a small art gallery of work by Judith Brannen. You'll also find a top notch thrift shop.
The greatest way to get out on the water. Ferries run every half hour most days
37 locals recommend
Halifax Ferry Terminal station
The greatest way to get out on the water. Ferries run every half hour most days
Alan Banks has created an extraordinary garden overlooking Jeddore inlet. The view is spectacular and the gardens are marvel.
Harbour Breezes Daylilies
10099 Nova Scotia Trunk 7Alan Banks has created an extraordinary garden overlooking Jeddore inlet. The view is spectacular and the gardens are marvel.
Parks & Nature
Herring Cove Provincial Park Reserve
1390 John Brackett DrLong, beautiful beach. Access via Musquodoboit Harbour which includes a bakery, library, post office and Harbour Fish & Fry, the best fish and chips in Nova Scotia.
91 locals recommend
Martinique Beach
Martinique Beach RdLong, beautiful beach. Access via Musquodoboit Harbour which includes a bakery, library, post office and Harbour Fish & Fry, the best fish and chips in Nova Scotia.
Conrad's Beach
A decommissioned railway turned into a great spot for hikes, or bike trips. There are several moderately challenging hikes up the cliffs flanking the trail. Maps are provided onsite.
28 locals recommend
Musquodoboit Trailway trailhead
90 Park RdA decommissioned railway turned into a great spot for hikes, or bike trips. There are several moderately challenging hikes up the cliffs flanking the trail. Maps are provided onsite.
An astounding and easy hike across Cole Harbour along a former rail line, now hiking trail.
25 locals recommend
Salt Marsh Trail
Trans Canada TrailAn astounding and easy hike across Cole Harbour along a former rail line, now hiking trail.
Essentials
Lawrencetown Grocery & Pizza
3726 Lawrencetown RdIf you need groceries, Sobeys/Panavista is on your way here from Stanfield International Airport: Sobeys, 612 Main St, Halifax, CA
7 locals recommend
Sobeys Panavista
612 Main StIf you need groceries, Sobeys/Panavista is on your way here from Stanfield International Airport: Sobeys, 612 Main St, Halifax, CA
Atlantic Superstore Highway 7
Bookstore
Steeple Green Books