Guidebook for Halifax
Food Scene
The best thin crust pizza in town. We love the pepperoni and roasted ham combo. We've heard great things about their hero sandwiches, too, though we've yet to deviate from our regular. Great vibe in the restaurant - I can only imagine is feels like Italy.
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Salvatore's Pizzaiolo Trattoria
5541 Young StThe best thin crust pizza in town. We love the pepperoni and roasted ham combo. We've heard great things about their hero sandwiches, too, though we've yet to deviate from our regular. Great vibe in the restaurant - I can only imagine is feels like Italy.
If you love cupcakes, this is a must visit for you! The classics stay the same but then they throw in some fun twists every week. The coconut is a best seller. Conveniently located downtown where you can swing by while walking the waterfront.
Layers Wedding Cakes & Cupcakes
1276 Barrington StIf you love cupcakes, this is a must visit for you! The classics stay the same but then they throw in some fun twists every week. The coconut is a best seller. Conveniently located downtown where you can swing by while walking the waterfront.
Ahhhhh home of the famous (and delish) Peanut Butter Burger. Yep. Peanut butter. On a burger. Amazeballz. As a regular customer for 10+ years, I have never been disappointed. Consistency in their quality and great service make this place a gem. Our favourites: the Peanut Butter Burger (with Darrell fries), the Original Pita (with sweet potato fries), the Hen Den Burger, and the Oreo shake.
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Darrell's Restaurant
5576 Fenwick StAhhhhh home of the famous (and delish) Peanut Butter Burger. Yep. Peanut butter. On a burger. Amazeballz. As a regular customer for 10+ years, I have never been disappointed. Consistency in their quality and great service make this place a gem. Our favourites: the Peanut Butter Burger (with Darrell fries), the Original Pita (with sweet potato fries), the Hen Den Burger, and the Oreo shake.
Motel diner. Need I say more? Great breakfast at an affordable price. We usually get the full meal deal: coffee, eggs, sausage, bacon, toast with a side of french toast. You'll be surrounded by an older (60+) crowd who are most likely regulars (who are obviously on to a good thing). Also, walking distance from the house.
Chebucto Inn
6151 Lady Hammond RoadMotel diner. Need I say more? Great breakfast at an affordable price. We usually get the full meal deal: coffee, eggs, sausage, bacon, toast with a side of french toast. You'll be surrounded by an older (60+) crowd who are most likely regulars (who are obviously on to a good thing). Also, walking distance from the house.
The ultimate date night restaurant - upscale menu yet casual atmosphere. The menu changes daily and are seasonal for Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer. You'll never go wrong with a seafood option (and you're in Nova Scotia - it was likely caught that morning!).
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Chives Canadian Bistro
3000 Barrington StThe ultimate date night restaurant - upscale menu yet casual atmosphere. The menu changes daily and are seasonal for Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer. You'll never go wrong with a seafood option (and you're in Nova Scotia - it was likely caught that morning!).
Hamachi Kita Sushi & Asian Flare
5537 Young StBest sushi in the city.
Lot Six
1685 Argyle StGo to place for Oysters (according to our oyster-loving friends).
A sister restaurant to Chives - great casual atmosphere and amazing food. Paul says they have the best burger in the city. I love their fish tacos!
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2 Doors Down Food & Wine Halifax
1533 Barrington StreetA sister restaurant to Chives - great casual atmosphere and amazing food. Paul says they have the best burger in the city. I love their fish tacos!
Kempsters
3644 Kempt RdExcellent homestyle meals - great fishcakes!
Drinks & Nightlife
Local live music + beer = a good time. You'll be singing along and banging your beer on the table before you know it.
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The Lower Deck
1887 Upper Water StLocal live music + beer = a good time. You'll be singing along and banging your beer on the table before you know it.
Funky spot featuring craft beer - walking distance from the house.
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Good Robot Brewing Co.
2736 Robie StFunky spot featuring craft beer - walking distance from the house.
Sightseeing
Take a stroll on our beautiful waterfront where you'll find fine/casual dining, truck food style pop ups, Maritime themed shopping, ice cream, outdoor patio bars, music, boat tours.
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Halifax Waterfront
Lower Water StreetTake a stroll on our beautiful waterfront where you'll find fine/casual dining, truck food style pop ups, Maritime themed shopping, ice cream, outdoor patio bars, music, boat tours.
Take a ride on the ferry! At $2.50pp (return trip if you come back within a couple of hours - ask for a transfer paper when paying), this is the cheapest harbour cruise around! Enjoy the beauty of the Halifax Waterfront from the other side of the harbour. The ferry is like a double decker bus - offers seating inside and outside. If during the day, visit the local shops at the Alderney Terminal in Dartmouth, or take a stroll down Portland St. and explore some pretty cool shops in Downtown Dartmouth. If at night, cross the street to the Celtic Corner (Irish pub) or take a walk up the street to Battery Park (restaurant/cocktails/craft beer).
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Halifax Ferry Terminal station
Take a ride on the ferry! At $2.50pp (return trip if you come back within a couple of hours - ask for a transfer paper when paying), this is the cheapest harbour cruise around! Enjoy the beauty of the Halifax Waterfront from the other side of the harbour. The ferry is like a double decker bus - offers seating inside and outside. If during the day, visit the local shops at the Alderney Terminal in Dartmouth, or take a stroll down Portland St. and explore some pretty cool shops in Downtown Dartmouth. If at night, cross the street to the Celtic Corner (Irish pub) or take a walk up the street to Battery Park (restaurant/cocktails/craft beer).
Famous light house/fishing village. Easy 1 hour stop on your way to Lunenburg or Mahone Bay.
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Peggys Cove
Famous light house/fishing village. Easy 1 hour stop on your way to Lunenburg or Mahone Bay.
Advocate Harbour
Beautiful drive. Another light house!
Parks & Nature
Enjoy a peaceful and beautiful stroll through our meticulously maintained Public Gardens - live music events and ice cream on site.
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Halifax Public Gardens
Summer StreetEnjoy a peaceful and beautiful stroll through our meticulously maintained Public Gardens - live music events and ice cream on site.
Point Pleasant Park
5530 Point Pleasant DrMany walking trails and a beach.
Amazing hiking trail with spectacular views. Suitable for beginners.
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Duncans Cove Trail
Amazing hiking trail with spectacular views. Suitable for beginners.
On the Dartmouth side - lovely multi-purpose trail system, many along lakes - kayak rentals.
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Shubie Park
54 Locks RdOn the Dartmouth side - lovely multi-purpose trail system, many along lakes - kayak rentals.
On the Dartmouth side - enjoy a swim in the Atlantic on this large, sandy beach!
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Rainbow Haven Beach
Cow Bay RdOn the Dartmouth side - enjoy a swim in the Atlantic on this large, sandy beach!
Entertainment & Activities
Discovery Centre
1215 Lower Water StOur brand new science center - great for kids!
Lots of current movie options in modern theatre. Many restaurants for movie and dinner date (Montana's, Boston Pizza in the parking lot area). Also offers outlet-style shopping.
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Cineplex Cinemas Dartmouth Crossing
145 Shubie DrLots of current movie options in modern theatre. Many restaurants for movie and dinner date (Montana's, Boston Pizza in the parking lot area). Also offers outlet-style shopping.