Food scene
The Canteen on Portland
22 Portland StGreat food, owner and chef competed in Top Chef Canada
I mistakenly tried their croissants and scones and can’t stop craving them. Funky local spot for great coffee and treats.
104 locals recommend
Two If By Sea Cafe
66 Ochterloney StI mistakenly tried their croissants and scones and can’t stop craving them. Funky local spot for great coffee and treats.
Humble Pie Kitchen Inc.
77 King StWonderful personal size pies
Fun, laid back and unpretentious pub with local live music and decent food. Great weekend brunch.
50 locals recommend
Celtic Corner Public House
69 Alderney DrFun, laid back and unpretentious pub with local live music and decent food. Great weekend brunch.
Shopping
Nice mall with renovated food court and lots of great shops. Walking distance from my home.
89 locals recommend
Mic Mac Mall
21 Micmac BlvdNice mall with renovated food court and lots of great shops. Walking distance from my home.
If you are into thrift shopping this place might have a special treasure or two.
The Salvation Army Thrift Store
118 Wyse RdIf you are into thrift shopping this place might have a special treasure or two.
Sobeys Wyse Rd
210 Wyse RdNew store with lots of choice and fresh produce. NSLC attached.
Gouthro's No Frills
118 Wyse RdWhy pay more when you can save a few bucks at no frills.
Sightseeing
Great park for hiking and swimming. On and off dog areas. Nice canal runs through park.
66 locals recommend
Shubie Park
54 Locks RdGreat park for hiking and swimming. On and off dog areas. Nice canal runs through park.
Beautiful little park with short paths and grassy area. Meet our local geese who often use the crosswalks to cross the road. Adjacent to Banook Lake.
23 locals recommend
Sullivans Pond Park
66 Crichton AveBeautiful little park with short paths and grassy area. Meet our local geese who often use the crosswalks to cross the road. Adjacent to Banook Lake.
Sweet little lifeguarded beach with lots of white sand. Very deep. Also has short walking trail around lake.
Albro Lake Beach
1 Sea King DrSweet little lifeguarded beach with lots of white sand. Very deep. Also has short walking trail around lake.
Great Lake with walking trails and small beaches. Dotted with many paddling clubs and a cafe.
31 locals recommend
Lake Banook Regional Park
228 Prince Albert RdGreat Lake with walking trails and small beaches. Dotted with many paddling clubs and a cafe.
Transportation
Great little $2.50 cruise across the harbour to Halifax. Great Saturday morning market.
Alderney Ferry Terminal Park and Ride
Alderney Ferry Terminal Park and Ride