Food Scene
Two If By Sea Cafe
66 Ochterloney StGreat coffee and great atmosphere
Humble Pie Kitchen Inc.
77 King StTraditional mouth watering New Zealand meat pies.
Portland Street Creperie
55 Portland StThe perfect light breakfast, lunch, or snack.
Amazing views of the Halifax harbour and skyline, creative and delicious locally sourced food.
62 locals recommend
The Wooden Monkey
40 Alderney DrAmazing views of the Halifax harbour and skyline, creative and delicious locally sourced food.
Unbelievable Italian cuisine, superb service, wonderful atmosphere and views.
17 locals recommend
Il Trullo
Unbelievable Italian cuisine, superb service, wonderful atmosphere and views.
Craft Beer bar and eatery where you can create a custom charcheuterie board. If you are into craft beer, this is the spot to be. Secluded patio with heaters
68 locals recommend
Battery Park
62 Ochterloney StCraft Beer bar and eatery where you can create a custom charcheuterie board. If you are into craft beer, this is the spot to be. Secluded patio with heaters
An Irish pub with a fun local music scene. No pretensions here, a spot for the young and young at heart.
50 locals recommend
Celtic Corner Public House
69 Alderney DrAn Irish pub with a fun local music scene. No pretensions here, a spot for the young and young at heart.
The Canteen on Portland
22 Portland StFantastic farm to table menu. My personal favourite!
Great spot to sit and enjoy a flight of some incredible locally produced ciders.
10 locals recommend
Lake City Cider House
35 Portland StGreat spot to sit and enjoy a flight of some incredible locally produced ciders.
Essentials
Full serve grocery store. Open 7-11 through the week, 7-10 on Saturday, and 10-6 on Sunday. Less than 5 minute walk away.
226 locals recommend
Atlantic Superstore
6141 Young StFull serve grocery store. Open 7-11 through the week, 7-10 on Saturday, and 10-6 on Sunday. Less than 5 minute walk away.
Shopping
Unique gifts and housewares, many made by local producers. You are going to want to buy all the things.
21 locals recommend
Kept
75 King StUnique gifts and housewares, many made by local producers. You are going to want to buy all the things.
Its a 10 minute walk away. Loads of shops that will appeal to a wide range of shoppers.
89 locals recommend
Mic Mac Mall
21 Micmac BlvdIts a 10 minute walk away. Loads of shops that will appeal to a wide range of shoppers.
Big Box Store shopping. Can be reached on foot (approximately a 45 minute walk on the Trans-Canada trail), by bus, or taxi.
14 locals recommend
Dartmouth Crossing
34 Logiealmond CloseBig Box Store shopping. Can be reached on foot (approximately a 45 minute walk on the Trans-Canada trail), by bus, or taxi.
KoKo Mod Floral Design
158a Portland StKorayane does modern floral design like nobody else. Just so pretty.
Parks & Nature
Great hiking trails along through designated urban wilderness area and along the historic Shubenacadie canal system.
66 locals recommend
Shubie Park
54 Locks RdGreat hiking trails along through designated urban wilderness area and along the historic Shubenacadie canal system.
World class racing Canoe/Kayak venue. You can walk/run/roll/cycle along the path that runs around the lake.
Birch Cove and Grahams Grove are two parks on the lake that are fun little spots to stop and rest, picnic, or swim.
31 locals recommend
Lake Banook Regional Park
228 Prince Albert RdWorld class racing Canoe/Kayak venue. You can walk/run/roll/cycle along the path that runs around the lake.
Birch Cove and Grahams Grove are two parks on the lake that are fun little spots to stop and rest, picnic, or swim.
Arts & Culture
A weekend market, the public library, the ferry to Halifax, a great theatre feature local talent.
48 locals recommend
Alderney Landing
2 Ochterloney StA weekend market, the public library, the ferry to Halifax, a great theatre feature local talent.
An edgy Art gallery with phenomenal food space adjacent.
13 locals recommend
The Dart Gallery & Picnic at Dart
127 Portland StAn edgy Art gallery with phenomenal food space adjacent.
Getting Around
A great way to see the harbour. Quick and convenient transportation to the heart of Downtown Halifax.
27 locals recommend
Alderney Gate Ferry Terminal
88 Alderney DrA great way to see the harbour. Quick and convenient transportation to the heart of Downtown Halifax.
Entertainment & Activities
Brightwood is reknowned for its rolling fairways, small undulating greens and amazing views of Halifax Harbour. Located in the heart of Dartmouth, a 20 minute walk away.
9 locals recommend
Brightwood Golf & Country Club
227 School StBrightwood is reknowned for its rolling fairways, small undulating greens and amazing views of Halifax Harbour. Located in the heart of Dartmouth, a 20 minute walk away.
Bopping around in a trampoline park will make sure you sleep well!
9 locals recommend
Get Air Trampoline Park
612 Windmill RdBopping around in a trampoline park will make sure you sleep well!