Ashley's Guidebook
Food scene
I love their beef tartare and the tequila cocktail that also has a kick of coffee.
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Highwayman
1673 Barrington StI love their beef tartare and the tequila cocktail that also has a kick of coffee.
I’m not a burger person but I love this burger. And all the food really. Local and fresh.
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2 Doors Down Food & Wine Halifax
1533 Barrington StreetI’m not a burger person but I love this burger. And all the food really. Local and fresh.
Their croissants will keep you full for the day. This is my favourite weekend treat.
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Two If By Sea Cafe
66 Ochterloney StTheir croissants will keep you full for the day. This is my favourite weekend treat.
One of my favourite convenient food stops. Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s they have a holiday wrap I can’t get enough of. They are also know for their peanut butter burger.
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Darrell's Restaurant
5576 Fenwick StOne of my favourite convenient food stops. Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s they have a holiday wrap I can’t get enough of. They are also know for their peanut butter burger.
My favourite place for weekend brunch but let’s be honest, I come for the donuts.
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Robie Street Station
2394 Robie StMy favourite place for weekend brunch but let’s be honest, I come for the donuts.
Studio East Food+Drink
6021 Cunard StI just love their food.
My favourite little coffee joint. It’s quaint, great food, great snacks, friendly staff.
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Dilly Dally Coffee Cafe
6100 Quinpool RdMy favourite little coffee joint. It’s quaint, great food, great snacks, friendly staff.
Activities
Point Pleasant Park
5530 Point Pleasant DriveMy favourite place to run and walk/meet dogs.
A favourite stroll with coffee or ice cream. See if you can find the pineapple tree (or bush?).
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Halifax Public Gardens
Summer StreetA favourite stroll with coffee or ice cream. See if you can find the pineapple tree (or bush?).
Gaff Point Trail
Gaff Point TrailThis is my favourite hike on the South Shore.
Duncans Cove
Great hike along the Atlantic coastline.
Sightseeing
Catch the Alderney Ferry and sit on the top deck for my favourite views of Halifax. Evenings or late afternoons are the best.
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Alderney Gate Ferry Terminal
88 Alderney DrCatch the Alderney Ferry and sit on the top deck for my favourite views of Halifax. Evenings or late afternoons are the best.
Iconic Nova Scotia. I enjoy the weekend drive out to Peggy’s Cove. Stay off the black rocks—seriously. This is not a place to swim.
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Peggys Cove
Iconic Nova Scotia. I enjoy the weekend drive out to Peggy’s Cove. Stay off the black rocks—seriously. This is not a place to swim.
My hometown and UNESCO Heritage Site. Lots of places to eat, cute shops and post card views (drive up to the Top Mast Hotel and take a photo over the golf course)
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Lunenburg
My hometown and UNESCO Heritage Site. Lots of places to eat, cute shops and post card views (drive up to the Top Mast Hotel and take a photo over the golf course)
Famous for the three churches and just a pretty sea side town. Check out Rebecca’s Restaurant for food and Scoop for dessert.
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Mahone Bay
Famous for the three churches and just a pretty sea side town. Check out Rebecca’s Restaurant for food and Scoop for dessert.
Drinks
My favourite summer hangout for afternoon beers. Kid and dog friendly.
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Stillwell Beergarden
5688 Spring Garden RdMy favourite summer hangout for afternoon beers. Kid and dog friendly.
Love the cocktails. Love the mushroom bao. Don’t question it. Just order it.
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Field Guide
2076 Gottingen StLove the cocktails. Love the mushroom bao. Don’t question it. Just order it.