Sightseeing
Pier 21 is a National Historic Site which was the gateway to Canada for one million immigrants between 1928 and 1971.
120 locals recommend
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
1055 Marginal RdPier 21 is a National Historic Site which was the gateway to Canada for one million immigrants between 1928 and 1971.
Historic Citadel National Historic Site - great views of the city and harbour.
318 locals recommend
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada
5425 Sackville StHistoric Citadel National Historic Site - great views of the city and harbour.
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
1675 Lower Water StMuseum of maritime history on the waterfront.
At the southern most tip of the Halifax peninsula. Great way to spend an afternoon.
295 locals recommend
Point Pleasant Park
5530 Point Pleasant DrAt the southern most tip of the Halifax peninsula. Great way to spend an afternoon.
Theodore Tugboat
Theodore the Tug Boat can be seen on the harbour front.
One of the finest surviving examples of a Victorian Garden in North America, the Halifax Public Gardens began on Common land by the Nova Scotia Horticultural Society in 1836.
234 locals recommend
Halifax Public Gardens
Summer StreetOne of the finest surviving examples of a Victorian Garden in North America, the Halifax Public Gardens began on Common land by the Nova Scotia Horticultural Society in 1836.
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
1723 Hollis StArt Gallery of Nova Scotia
Food Scene
Largest daily farmer's market in Halifax. All the best local produce, baked goods, and artisan products.
196 locals recommend
Halifax Seaport Farmer's Market
961 Marginal RdLargest daily farmer's market in Halifax. All the best local produce, baked goods, and artisan products.
Vinnie's Pasta Bar
5361 Inglis StreetItalian restaurant around the corner.
Boneheads BBQ
1014 Barrington StBBQ restaurant, 2 minute walk
Hiroshima
1022 Barrington StSushi restaurant, 2 minute walk
Peter's Pizzeria
5391 Inglis StLow key pizza parlour, until 5 minute walk.
Subway
336 Herring Cove RdSubway sandwich shop, under 5 minute walk
Tipsy Chopstick Asian Cuisine
5566 Fenwick StAsian restaurant, under 5 minute walk
Narrow Espresso
5570 Fenwick StLocal coffee shop, under 5 minute walk.
Uncommon Grounds
1030 South Park StLocal coffee shop, under 10 minute walk.
Grand Taj Restaurant
5175 South StIndian food restaurant, under 5 minute walk.
Henry House
1222 Barrington StRestaurant and pub, under 5 minutes to walk.
Uncommon Grounds
1030 South Park StLocal coffee shop. 5 minute walk.
Cafe Chianti
1209 Barrington StItalian restaurant. 5 minute walk.
Gingergrass Thai & Vietnamese Restaurant
1284 Barrington StThai and Vietnamese restaurant. 5-10 minute walk.
Hamachi Steakhouse Bar & Grill
1477 Lower Water StJapanese restaurant. 5-10 minutes walking.
Thai restaurant (now on Morris Street and Hollis). 5-10 minute walk
14 locals recommend
Talay Thai Restaurant (Halifax)
5164 Morris StThai restaurant (now on Morris Street and Hollis). 5-10 minute walk
The Bicycle Thief
1475 Lower Water StGreat Italian restaurant with an amazing view.
Darrell's Restaurant
5576 Fenwick StPub within 5 minute walking distance.
Everything Else
VIA Rail
VIA RailTerminal Building for Via Rail train service from Montréal.
Maritime Bus
1161 Hollis StTerminal building for Maritime Bus services.
Layers Wedding Cakes & Cupcakes
1276 Barrington StLocal bakery - great cupcakes!
Halifax Metro Ferry service to Dartmouth. $3.50 per person.
37 locals recommend
Halifax Ferry Terminal station
Halifax Metro Ferry service to Dartmouth. $3.50 per person.
Essentials
Sobeys Queen Street
1120 Queen StFull service grocery store.
Atlantic Superstore
6141 Young StFull service grocery store. Open 24 hours a day.
Shoppers Drug Mart
6139 Quinpool RdPharmacy and Canada Post outlet.
Arts & Culture
All the board games you could possibly imagine, pub, and restaurant. Under 5 minute walk.
13 locals recommend
The Board Room Game Cafe
1256 Barrington StAll the board games you could possibly imagine, pub, and restaurant. Under 5 minute walk.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bearly's House Of Blues & Ribs
1269 Barrington StBlues music and restaurant. 5-10 minute walk.
Alexander Keith's Original Brewery
1496 Lower Water StreetTour the Alexander Keith's original factory.