Beaches
This world famous surfing beach is only minutes from the cottage. A relaxing afternoon watching the waves on a sandy beach.
6 locals recommend
Lawrencetown Beach
This world famous surfing beach is only minutes from the cottage. A relaxing afternoon watching the waves on a sandy beach.
If you've already checked out Lawrencetown Beach, you need to check out Conrad's Beach. A smaller, very well-known, beach but plenty of golden sand to lounge out on. Don't forget the sunscreen!
53 locals recommend
Conrad's Beach
If you've already checked out Lawrencetown Beach, you need to check out Conrad's Beach. A smaller, very well-known, beach but plenty of golden sand to lounge out on. Don't forget the sunscreen!
Grand Desert Beach
Best Restaurants
This restaurant is only found on the waterfront in downtown Halifax. A place to celebrate the good things in your life with the best staff and most delicious food.
171 locals recommend
The Bicycle Thief
1475 Lower Water StThis restaurant is only found on the waterfront in downtown Halifax. A place to celebrate the good things in your life with the best staff and most delicious food.
This place is one of the newest and trendiest places on the waterfront in Halifax. A Latin restaurant & cocktail bar owned by celebrated Chef Michael Bonacini so you know it's really good and doesn't break the bank!
10 locals recommend
Bar Sofia
1709 Lower Water StreetThis place is one of the newest and trendiest places on the waterfront in Halifax. A Latin restaurant & cocktail bar owned by celebrated Chef Michael Bonacini so you know it's really good and doesn't break the bank!
A cool place for award-winning cocktails, oysters, and delicious seasonal plates that are sure to satisfy any craving.
Dear Friend Bar
A cool place for award-winning cocktails, oysters, and delicious seasonal plates that are sure to satisfy any craving.
A neighbourhood restaurant in Downtown Dartmouth, offering chef-inspired fare for lunch, dinner and Saturday brunch.
74 locals recommend
The Canteen on Portland
22 Portland StA neighbourhood restaurant in Downtown Dartmouth, offering chef-inspired fare for lunch, dinner and Saturday brunch.
The Brooklyn Warehouse
2795 Windsor StThe Ostrich Club
5529 Young StSightseeing
From yachts & sailing to shopping to outdoor adventures - Chester has everything you want in a historic oceanside town. It's a peaceful place to explore and the locals will always say hi!
72 locals recommend
Chester
From yachts & sailing to shopping to outdoor adventures - Chester has everything you want in a historic oceanside town. It's a peaceful place to explore and the locals will always say hi!
It's not a trip to Nova Scotia without seeing the historic Peggy's Cove lighthouse.
73 locals recommend
Peggy's Cove Lighthouse
Peggys Point RoadIt's not a trip to Nova Scotia without seeing the historic Peggy's Cove lighthouse.
Activity
A unique path in Nova Scotia that allows you to walk minutes from The Blue Emerald to Dartmouth.
25 locals recommend
Salt Marsh Trail
Trans Canada TrailA unique path in Nova Scotia that allows you to walk minutes from The Blue Emerald to Dartmouth.
Hope For Wildlife
5909 Hwy 207Food scene
Lake City Cider House
35 Portland StTraveler advice
Getting around
Having your own vehicle or rent one
To easily get around to all of the places, it's best if you have your own vehicle or rent one to use. Public transit is available, but mostly in Halifax/Dartmouth.
Nova Scotia offers rentals through the major rental companies (Enterprise, etc.). You can also rent through Turo (car sharing app like Airbnb).