Food Scene
The Bicycle Thief
1475 Lower Water Sthttp://www.bicyclethief.ca/
Some of the BEST food in the city. Made from scratch! https://blacksheephalifax.com/
17 locals recommend
Just Us Cafe
5896 Spring Garden RdSome of the BEST food in the city. Made from scratch! https://blacksheephalifax.com/
Best coffee shop and baked goods in town! Super experienced barista and owner, AJ, trained at the Italian coffee company, Lavazza. This little spot will NOT disappoint! http://www.narrowespresso.com/
7 locals recommend
Narrow Espresso
5570 Fenwick St Best coffee shop and baked goods in town! Super experienced barista and owner, AJ, trained at the Italian coffee company, Lavazza. This little spot will NOT disappoint! http://www.narrowespresso.com/
Super cheap and casual breakfast spot... good for Sunday morning's!
14 locals recommend
Mary's Place Cafe
6100 Young StreetSuper cheap and casual breakfast spot... good for Sunday morning's!
Mary's Place Cafe II
5982 Spring Garden RdSuper cheap and casual breakfast spot... good for Sunday morning's!
Best and most authentic Indian food in Halifax! http://www.dhaba-express.ca/
8 locals recommend
Dhaba Express
8 Oland CrescentBest and most authentic Indian food in Halifax! http://www.dhaba-express.ca/
Not a fancy spot but goodness, the most authentic and handmade Mediterranean food in the city is here! http://www.bashamenu.ca/
Halal Basha Restaurant
5361 Inglis StNot a fancy spot but goodness, the most authentic and handmade Mediterranean food in the city is here! http://www.bashamenu.ca/
Another good spot for authentic Indian food in downtown Halifax.
http://www.mirchitandoor.ca/
Mirchi Tandoor
5232 Blowers StAnother good spot for authentic Indian food in downtown Halifax.
http://www.mirchitandoor.ca/
Best pizza around, our favorite pizzas are the 'Roger' and Tuto Carne
107 locals recommend
Salvatore's Pizzaiolo Trattoria
5541 Young StBest pizza around, our favorite pizzas are the 'Roger' and Tuto Carne
Dinah's Sourdough
3540 Novalea DrGreat bakery/coffee shop, locally owned and operated.
Drinks & Nightlife
Enjoy some live grand piano and jazz, soul, blues and classics every Friday and Saturday night! http://thepressgang.ca/
25 locals recommend
The Press Gang Restaurant and Oyster Bar
5218 Prince StEnjoy some live grand piano and jazz, soul, blues and classics every Friday and Saturday night! http://thepressgang.ca/
Check out the hidden bar underneath this place called "Noble"! http://www.themiddlespoon.ca/
17 locals recommend
The Middle Spoon Desserterie & Bar
1563 Barrington StCheck out the hidden bar underneath this place called "Noble"! http://www.themiddlespoon.ca/
NSLC
3576 Novalea DrLiquor store located at the top of the hill, 10 minute walk/2 minute drive.
Bar Kismet
2733 Agricola StGreat little spot with amazing trendy drinks and food.
Best bartenders in town, we always love ordering the 'something different', it's a cocktail made on the spot by the bartenders geared to your tastes! The food here is excellent as well!
7 locals recommend
Julep Kitchen & Cocktails
1684 Barrington StBest bartenders in town, we always love ordering the 'something different', it's a cocktail made on the spot by the bartenders geared to your tastes! The food here is excellent as well!
Sightseeing
Stunning spot and view... Bring a jacket becuase it does get cold by the open ocean. Also, Swissair Flight 111 crashed 8.00 kilometres (5.00 miles) from Peggy's Cove. http://www.peggyscoveregion.com/
349 locals recommend
Peggys Cove
Stunning spot and view... Bring a jacket becuase it does get cold by the open ocean. Also, Swissair Flight 111 crashed 8.00 kilometres (5.00 miles) from Peggy's Cove. http://www.peggyscoveregion.com/
Come explore the beautiful campus of Dalhousie University. Established in the early 1800's. https://www.dal.ca/
35 locals recommend
Dalhousie University
6299 South StCome explore the beautiful campus of Dalhousie University. Established in the early 1800's. https://www.dal.ca/
One of the most beautiful small towns in Nova Scotia. Also a UNESCO World Heritage Site! Lots of restaurants, cute authentic Nova Scotian shops, etc. http://www.novascotia.com/see-do/attractions/old-town-lunenburg-unesco-world-heritage-site/2615
245 locals recommend
Lunenburg
One of the most beautiful small towns in Nova Scotia. Also a UNESCO World Heritage Site! Lots of restaurants, cute authentic Nova Scotian shops, etc. http://www.novascotia.com/see-do/attractions/old-town-lunenburg-unesco-world-heritage-site/2615
Chester
A beautiful Nova Scotian village. https://www.chester.ca/
Parks & Nature
Beautiful park located in the southend of the city. Approximately 75 hectare in size with 39 kilometers of trails and paths (mostly wheelchair accessible)!! http://www.novascotia.com/see-do/attractions/point-pleasant-park/1461
295 locals recommend
Point Pleasant Park
5530 Point Pleasant DrBeautiful park located in the southend of the city. Approximately 75 hectare in size with 39 kilometers of trails and paths (mostly wheelchair accessible)!! http://www.novascotia.com/see-do/attractions/point-pleasant-park/1461
Known for some of the best surfing in Atlantic Canada... or if you're not that brave (like me), go hang out on the beach and soak up the sun. http://lawrencetownbeach.com/Lawrencetown-Beach-Nova-Scotia.do;jsessionid=E53F990386CBDF2ACF8A71A158A02C71
139 locals recommend
Lawrencetown Beach Provincial Park
Nova Scotia 207Known for some of the best surfing in Atlantic Canada... or if you're not that brave (like me), go hang out on the beach and soak up the sun. http://lawrencetownbeach.com/Lawrencetown-Beach-Nova-Scotia.do;jsessionid=E53F990386CBDF2ACF8A71A158A02C71
A couple of great trails, big field over looking the Bedford basin, great to go at sunset!
Africville Trails
3919 Novalea DrA couple of great trails, big field over looking the Bedford basin, great to go at sunset!
Arts & Culture
Dalhousie Arts Centre
6101 University AveEntertainment & Activities
Closest IMAX theatre. https://www.cineplex.com/Showtimes/any-movie/scotiabank-theatre-halifax?Date=6/28/2017
39 locals recommend
Scotiabank Theatre Halifax
190 Chain Lake DrClosest IMAX theatre. https://www.cineplex.com/Showtimes/any-movie/scotiabank-theatre-halifax?Date=6/28/2017
Shopping
Halifax Shopping Centre
https://halifaxshoppingcentre.com/
Mic Mac Mall
21 Micmac Blvdhttps://www.micmacmall.com/
Atlantic Superstore
6141 Young StNearest grocery store.
About a 10 minute drive, this shopping development has everything! The only IKEA in Atlantic Canada, outlet shops, restaurants and much more!
63 locals recommend
Dartmouth Crossing
About a 10 minute drive, this shopping development has everything! The only IKEA in Atlantic Canada, outlet shops, restaurants and much more!