Guidebook for Halifax
Food Scene
Upmarket bistro-style menu with brunch, fresh seafood, wines & cocktails in a cozy atmosphere.
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Edna
2053 Gottingen StUpmarket bistro-style menu with brunch, fresh seafood, wines & cocktails in a cozy atmosphere.
Dee Dee’s is renowned for its gourmet ice cream, mixing up your classic flavours from scratch, as well as options like Mexican Chocolate or Curry Cashew for the more adventurous among us. Is dairy your mortal enemy? Dee Dee’s also serves a selection of tasty sorbets and burritos, sandwiches and darn good coffee
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Dee Dee's Ice Cream
5668 Cornwallis StDee Dee’s is renowned for its gourmet ice cream, mixing up your classic flavours from scratch, as well as options like Mexican Chocolate or Curry Cashew for the more adventurous among us. Is dairy your mortal enemy? Dee Dee’s also serves a selection of tasty sorbets and burritos, sandwiches and darn good coffee
LF Bakery
2063 Gottingen StDaily fresh coffee and croissants!
The Nook on Gottingen is a friendly neighbourhood coffeeshop in North End Halifax. We are here to share our love for coffee, food and beer with you.
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The Nook on Gottingen
2118 Gottingen StThe Nook on Gottingen is a friendly neighbourhood coffeeshop in North End Halifax. We are here to share our love for coffee, food and beer with you.
Refined restaurant serving oysters, lobster & steaks in a former fire station dating from 1906
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McKelvie's Restaurant
1680 Lower Water StRefined restaurant serving oysters, lobster & steaks in a former fire station dating from 1906
This upmarket veteran known for its local seafood menu also serves steaks, burgers & martinis
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The Five Fishermen
1740 Argyle StThis upmarket veteran known for its local seafood menu also serves steaks, burgers & martinis
The Old T is the Celtic Heart of downtown. We have a great pub menu, which caters to a variety of tastes and includes extensive gluten free and vegetarian options. live music 7 nights a week, with no cover charge!
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The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse
5136 Prince StThe Old T is the Celtic Heart of downtown. We have a great pub menu, which caters to a variety of tastes and includes extensive gluten free and vegetarian options. live music 7 nights a week, with no cover charge!
Venerable, bustling tavern with outdoor seating & a sizable menu of burgers, steaks, pasta & more.
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Your Father's Moustache
5686 Spring Garden RdVenerable, bustling tavern with outdoor seating & a sizable menu of burgers, steaks, pasta & more.
This classic eatery with hot Japanese entrees & sushi offers a fixed-price chef's choice option
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Sushi Shige Japanese Restaurant
5688 Almon StreetThis classic eatery with hot Japanese entrees & sushi offers a fixed-price chef's choice option
Hopping, contemporary eatery with outdoor seating, cocktails & a creative Italian menu
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The Bicycle Thief
1475 Lower Water StHopping, contemporary eatery with outdoor seating, cocktails & a creative Italian menu
Halifax's Best Burger 2 years running! Gourmet, Local, FlatIron Burger Joint!
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Ace Burger Company
62 Ochterloney StreetHalifax's Best Burger 2 years running! Gourmet, Local, FlatIron Burger Joint!
Standard Thai dishes like curries & stir-fries served in a chill dining room with traditional art.
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Chabaa Thai Restaurant
1546 Queen StStandard Thai dishes like curries & stir-fries served in a chill dining room with traditional art.
Casual Jewish deli & restaurant preparing staples like overstuffed sandwiches, smoked meats & fish.
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Hali Deli - Old World Delicatessen
2389 Agricola StCasual Jewish deli & restaurant preparing staples like overstuffed sandwiches, smoked meats & fish.
This unpretentious destination for live blues also serves ribs by the pound, burgers & snacks.
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Bearly's House Of Blues & Ribs
1269 Barrington StThis unpretentious destination for live blues also serves ribs by the pound, burgers & snacks.
A member-run, non-profit cooperative - we grow it, we make it, we bake it, we sell it. Local Fare. Local people. Community-oriented. Only open Saturdays from 8am - 1pm.
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Halifax Brewery Farmers Market
312-1496 Lower Water StA member-run, non-profit cooperative - we grow it, we make it, we bake it, we sell it. Local Fare. Local people. Community-oriented. Only open Saturdays from 8am - 1pm.
If it's in your heart it's here! The Market is where your heart is. Local flavours. Local gifts. Local goodness. Local cheer. See website for hours halifaxfarmersmarket.com
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Halifax Seaport Farmer’s Market
961 Marginal RdIf it's in your heart it's here! The Market is where your heart is. Local flavours. Local gifts. Local goodness. Local cheer. See website for hours halifaxfarmersmarket.com
Cozy joint serving eclectic pub grub & drinks, with local art and Monday jazz nights.
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Economy Shoe Shop Cafe & Bar
1663 Argyle StCozy joint serving eclectic pub grub & drinks, with local art and Monday jazz nights.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Marquee Ballroom is known as one of the premier venues on Canada's east coast--large capacity, excellent sight lines and a nice house PA!
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The Marquee Ballroom
2037 Gottingen StThe Marquee Ballroom is known as one of the premier venues on Canada's east coast--large capacity, excellent sight lines and a nice house PA!
THE PREMIER VENUE FOR LIVE MUSIC AND DANCE PARTIES IN HALIFAX.
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Seahorse Tavern
2037 Gottingen StTHE PREMIER VENUE FOR LIVE MUSIC AND DANCE PARTIES IN HALIFAX.
Dance club with late hours offering DJs, libations & entertainment such as drag & comedy shows.
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Reflections Cabaret
5187 Salter StDance club with late hours offering DJs, libations & entertainment such as drag & comedy shows.
Atlantic Canada's Premier all inclusive LGBTQI community centric destination and an environment that supports all aspects of our community.
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Menz & Mollyz Bar
2182 Gottingen StAtlantic Canada's Premier all inclusive LGBTQI community centric destination and an environment that supports all aspects of our community.
Propeller Brewing Company is Nova Scotia’s best selling microbrewery. Our International award winning, all-natural craft beer is available at liquor stores, fine bars and restaurants throughout Nova Scotia.
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Propeller Brewing Company
2015 Gottingen StPropeller Brewing Company is Nova Scotia’s best selling microbrewery. Our International award winning, all-natural craft beer is available at liquor stores, fine bars and restaurants throughout Nova Scotia.
Gus' Pub & Grill
2605 Agricola StLive Music Venue, Gourmet Burger Pit and Tiny Casino.
At the Halifax Alehouse, we have taken great measures and time to create an atmosphere that honours the past. From our historic building (built in 1893), to our distinctive uniforms, it is as though you go back in time and relive historic Halifax. So, sit back and enjoy one of the many beers we have on tap.
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Halifax Alehouse
1717 Brunswick StAt the Halifax Alehouse, we have taken great measures and time to create an atmosphere that honours the past. From our historic building (built in 1893), to our distinctive uniforms, it is as though you go back in time and relive historic Halifax. So, sit back and enjoy one of the many beers we have on tap.
Lively tavern with a menu of classic pub grub & calendar of events like DJs, live music & karaoke.
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Cheers Bar & Grill
1741 Grafton StreetLively tavern with a menu of classic pub grub & calendar of events like DJs, live music & karaoke.
Essentials
Bring your own shopping bag as they don't give out plastic bags. However, you can purchase black shopping bags here for a dollar.
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Atlantic Superstore
6141 Young StBring your own shopping bag as they don't give out plastic bags. However, you can purchase black shopping bags here for a dollar.
Open from 9:30 am to 9 pm daily. Joe's carries a bit of everything. Very friendly family owned variety store.
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Joe Thomeh Kwik-Way
5580 Cornwallis StOpen from 9:30 am to 9 pm daily. Joe's carries a bit of everything. Very friendly family owned variety store.
Sobeys North &Windsor
2651 Windsor StOpen 24 hours daily!
Sightseeing
Discover our historic port city of Halifax when you walk along the Halifax waterfront. Visit the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Pier 21, Gallery's, Shops, Restaurants, Tall Ships and much more
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Halifax Waterfront
Lower Water StreetDiscover our historic port city of Halifax when you walk along the Halifax waterfront. Visit the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Pier 21, Gallery's, Shops, Restaurants, Tall Ships and much more
The Citadel is the fortified summit of Citadel Hill, a National Historic Site of Canada in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The hill was first fortified in 1749, the year the town of Halifax was founded. Those fortifications on the hill were successively rebuilt to defend the town from various enemies.
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Nationale historische Stätte Zitadelle von Halifax
5425 Sackville StThe Citadel is the fortified summit of Citadel Hill, a National Historic Site of Canada in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The hill was first fortified in 1749, the year the town of Halifax was founded. Those fortifications on the hill were successively rebuilt to defend the town from various enemies.
Arts & Culture
The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia is the provincial art gallery for the province of Nova Scotia.
https://www.artgalleryofnovascotia.ca/
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Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
1723 Hollis StThe Art Gallery of Nova Scotia is the provincial art gallery for the province of Nova Scotia.
https://www.artgalleryofnovascotia.ca/
Presents work related to the activities at the NS College of Art and Design, hosts talks by artists, video screenings and panel discussions.
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Anna Leonowens Gallery
1891 Granville StPresents work related to the activities at the NS College of Art and Design, hosts talks by artists, video screenings and panel discussions.
Located in the heart of Halifax's historic waterfront, there's no better place to get immersed in Nova Scotia's rich maritime heritage.
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Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
1675 Lower Water StLocated in the heart of Halifax's historic waterfront, there's no better place to get immersed in Nova Scotia's rich maritime heritage.
Family-friendly national immigration museum with temporary & interactive exhibits, plus events.
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Kanadisches Einwanderermuseum am Pier 21
1055 Marginal RdFamily-friendly national immigration museum with temporary & interactive exhibits, plus events.
Parks & Nature
The Halifax Public Gardens are Victorian era public gardens formally established in 1867, the year of Canadian Confederation.
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Halifax Public Gardens
Summer StreetThe Halifax Public Gardens are Victorian era public gardens formally established in 1867, the year of Canadian Confederation.
Point Pleasant Park is a large, partially forested municipal park at the southern tip of the Halifax peninsula. It once hosted several artillery batteries, and still contains the Prince of Wales Tower - the oldest Martello tower in North America
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Point Pleasant Park
5530 Point Pleasant DrPoint Pleasant Park is a large, partially forested municipal park at the southern tip of the Halifax peninsula. It once hosted several artillery batteries, and still contains the Prince of Wales Tower - the oldest Martello tower in North America
Getting Around
The Halifax–Dartmouth Ferry is the oldest saltwater ferry in North America, and the second oldest in the world. Fare is $2.50 on the Ferry from Halifax to Dartmouth (15 min trip). It's just a nice way to see the Halifax waterfront on a nice day and watch the sunset over the harbour.
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Halifax Ferry Terminal station
The Halifax–Dartmouth Ferry is the oldest saltwater ferry in North America, and the second oldest in the world. Fare is $2.50 on the Ferry from Halifax to Dartmouth (15 min trip). It's just a nice way to see the Halifax waterfront on a nice day and watch the sunset over the harbour.