Sightseeing
I use the ferry to go to work everyday and it is relaxing and you get the best view of both Dartmouth and Halifax city scape. remember to take a transfer which is good for a few hours. do some sightseeing and then hop back on the ferry using your transfer. Great round trip for $2.50
50 locals recommend
Casino Nova Scotia
1983 Upper Water StI use the ferry to go to work everyday and it is relaxing and you get the best view of both Dartmouth and Halifax city scape. remember to take a transfer which is good for a few hours. do some sightseeing and then hop back on the ferry using your transfer. Great round trip for $2.50
Great historic 18th century fort with great view of the city and daily reenactment of changing of the guards etc. a must visit to the city
318 locals recommend
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada
5425 Sackville StGreat historic 18th century fort with great view of the city and daily reenactment of changing of the guards etc. a must visit to the city
it is amazing to see the tides retreat and to walk on the ocean floor go and grab lunch or take a hike along the trails and then watch the tide come in. world famous, i've met many people from all over the world there.
Halls Harbour Sea Cave
it is amazing to see the tides retreat and to walk on the ocean floor go and grab lunch or take a hike along the trails and then watch the tide come in. world famous, i've met many people from all over the world there.
Peggys Cove
it's peggy's cove
Louisbourg
Historic Louisbourg Fort
Lunenburg
A must visit, Founded in 1820, in the heart of downtown Halifax. It is among the oldest commercial breweries in North America.
46 locals recommend
Alexander Keith's Brewery
1496 Lower Water StA must visit, Founded in 1820, in the heart of downtown Halifax. It is among the oldest commercial breweries in North America.
Drinks & Nightlife
The British Bulldog
912 Cole Harbour RdNiche Lounge
1645 Barrington StHFX Sports Bar & Grill
1721 Brunswick StGarrison Brewing Co.
1149 Marginal Rdunique specialty brews and gift shop on the harbour front
Propeller Brewing Company
2015 Gottingen StGreat downtown location to try a unique craft brew
Essentials
Atlantic Superstore
6141 Young StSobeys Cole Harbour
2 Forest Hills PkwyShopping
it is an wonderful spot to find unique things including sterling silver, clothing etc.. you will not be disappointed.
11 locals recommend
Black Market Boutique
1545 Grafton Stit is an wonderful spot to find unique things including sterling silver, clothing etc.. you will not be disappointed.
Maryann's Gifts
1106 Cole Harbour RoadHalifax Shopping Centre
Dartmouth Crossing
all the shopping you can imagine is located here, a must visit
Food Scene
located in Casino Nova Scotia, they host $9.99 specials which include lobster and steak or ribs and wings....sooo good. parking is validated so one less thing you don't have to worry about
Trapeze Restaurant
1983 Upper Water Stlocated in Casino Nova Scotia, they host $9.99 specials which include lobster and steak or ribs and wings....sooo good. parking is validated so one less thing you don't have to worry about
Getting Around
Woodside Ferry Terminal
Woodside Ferry TerminalParks & Nature
it is a breathtaking scenic drive with spectacular views and lots of stops along the way including the historic national park.
great place to brush up on your Gaelic.
7 locals recommend
Pleasant Bay
it is a breathtaking scenic drive with spectacular views and lots of stops along the way including the historic national park.
great place to brush up on your Gaelic.