Guidebook for Halifax

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Guidebook for Halifax

Parks & Nature

There are 2 beaches, push onto the second for less folks! Pretty white sand, a nice drive.
122 residents recomanen
Crystal Crescent Beach Provincial Park
220 Sambro Creek Rd
122 residents recomanen
There are 2 beaches, push onto the second for less folks! Pretty white sand, a nice drive.
This trail system will take you into Fleming Park. It is easy walking from our home. At top of Inverness, cross to Westgate Drive, follow to the dead end and have access to Frog Pond and Fleming Park!
9 residents recomanen
Frog Pond Park
Purcells Cove Road
9 residents recomanen
This trail system will take you into Fleming Park. It is easy walking from our home. At top of Inverness, cross to Westgate Drive, follow to the dead end and have access to Frog Pond and Fleming Park!
A city gem, stop and get ice cream or coffee at Uncommon Grounds in the centre of the gardens.
234 residents recomanen
Jardins Públics de Halifax
Summer Street
234 residents recomanen
A city gem, stop and get ice cream or coffee at Uncommon Grounds in the centre of the gardens.
A step back in time as you enter the gates. Great views of the harbour.
318 residents recomanen
Lloc Històric Nacional de la Ciutadella d'Halifax del Canadà
5425 Sackville St
318 residents recomanen
A step back in time as you enter the gates. Great views of the harbour.
Put your hiking shoes on! Typically a quiet park with more harbour views.
31 residents recomanen
York Redoubt National Historic Site
300 Fergusons Cove Rd
31 residents recomanen
Put your hiking shoes on! Typically a quiet park with more harbour views.

Shopping

It is buzzing and bright every Saturday morning! Rain or shine. Great food, great smells, great produce! Neat local crafts, something for everyone. Don't miss the top floor...
196 residents recomanen
Halifax Seaport Farmer's Market
961 Marginal Rd
196 residents recomanen
It is buzzing and bright every Saturday morning! Rain or shine. Great food, great smells, great produce! Neat local crafts, something for everyone. Don't miss the top floor...
So close to the house...avoid the Rotary around 8am weekdays...much fasrter at 9am!
165 residents recomanen
Halifax Shopping Centre
165 residents recomanen
So close to the house...avoid the Rotary around 8am weekdays...much fasrter at 9am!
Fun for the whole family, with a great restaurant after the indoor hike! Dartmouth Crossing in the same area.
21 residents recomanen
IKEA Halifax
645 Cutler Ave
21 residents recomanen
Fun for the whole family, with a great restaurant after the indoor hike! Dartmouth Crossing in the same area.
Another local market that is less crowded than the Halifax Farmer's Market.
48 residents recomanen
Alderney Landing
2 Ochterloney St
48 residents recomanen
Another local market that is less crowded than the Halifax Farmer's Market.

Essentials

There is also a Sobeys on the Herring Cove Road..
16 residents recomanen
Sobeys Mumford Rd
6990 Mumford Rd
16 residents recomanen
There is also a Sobeys on the Herring Cove Road..

Arts & Culture

I love musical theatre...check out what they have. Also, The Pond Play House off Purcell's Cove Road is a hidden gem...
74 residents recomanen
Teatre Neptune
1593 Argyle St
74 residents recomanen
I love musical theatre...check out what they have. Also, The Pond Play House off Purcell's Cove Road is a hidden gem...
There is always something interesting going on here...check them out online!
Rebecca Cohn Auditorium
6101 University Ave
There is always something interesting going on here...check them out online!
Outdoor Shakespear theatre...you have to check it out!
19 residents recomanen
Shakespeare by the Sea
5480 Point Pleasant Drive
19 residents recomanen
Outdoor Shakespear theatre...you have to check it out!

Getting Around

Top of Inverness, stop is across the street to get into the main shopping area.
Purcells Cove Road
Purcells Cove Road
Top of Inverness, stop is across the street to get into the main shopping area.

Food Scene

I love this place! Gets busy so call ahead...brunch has complimentary Mamosa or Ceaser! Upbeat, varied menu.
17 residents recomanen
Le Bistro By Liz
1333 South Park St
17 residents recomanen
I love this place! Gets busy so call ahead...brunch has complimentary Mamosa or Ceaser! Upbeat, varied menu.
Just up the hill from the house! I am not a great coffee maker, so Tim's for the hubby!
67 residents recomanen
Tim Hortons
6034 Lady Hammond Rd
67 residents recomanen
Just up the hill from the house! I am not a great coffee maker, so Tim's for the hubby!
Loved the chicken crisp and sushi appetizers...everything is great on the menu! I recommend a call for reservations. Super atmosphere.
38 residents recomanen
Studio East Food+Drink
6021 Cunard St
38 residents recomanen
Loved the chicken crisp and sushi appetizers...everything is great on the menu! I recommend a call for reservations. Super atmosphere.
The food is always excellent with daily specials to swoon over!
17 residents recomanen
Da Maurizio
1496 Lower Water St
17 residents recomanen
The food is always excellent with daily specials to swoon over!

Sightseeing

The Loop down Purcells Cove Road is lovely! Head around Duncans Cove, to Crystal Crescent Beach!
Fergusons Cove
The Loop down Purcells Cove Road is lovely! Head around Duncans Cove, to Crystal Crescent Beach!
We used to go over to Dartmouth via the ferry as kids. A pleasant view of Halifax and Dartmouth from the water. You can also have a private tour of the Harbour from the water taxi...call ahead.
37 residents recomanen
Halifax Ferry Terminal station
37 residents recomanen
We used to go over to Dartmouth via the ferry as kids. A pleasant view of Halifax and Dartmouth from the water. You can also have a private tour of the Harbour from the water taxi...call ahead.