Guidebook for Halifax
Food scene - Restaurants/Cafes/Bars
I’ve added places here that are all within a fifteen minute walk from our house, with a few favourites that are a little farther afield.
One of the best restaurants in town. Creative dishes and great atmosphere inside. It used to be walk-in, but I think they have switched to reservations and you will need to book well in advance.
70 residents recomanen
Bar Kismet
2733 Agricola StOne of the best restaurants in town. Creative dishes and great atmosphere inside. It used to be walk-in, but I think they have switched to reservations and you will need to book well in advance.
A great little vegan restaurant around the corner from our house.
62 residents recomanen
enVie A Vegan Kitchen
5775 Charles StA great little vegan restaurant around the corner from our house.
Chain-Yard Urban Cidery
2606 Agricola StLocal cidery with decent pub fare and light meals.
Excellent food. The only place in town I’ve ever found halibut cheeks on the menu. If you’ve never had them, they are to die for. Seasonal, so they may not have them all the time.
169 residents recomanen
Edna
2053 Gottingen StExcellent food. The only place in town I’ve ever found halibut cheeks on the menu. If you’ve never had them, they are to die for. Seasonal, so they may not have them all the time.
Great cocktails and light fare. Looks like a hole in the wall from the outside, but cozy inside and staff are great.
8 residents recomanen
El Chino Snack Bar
2398 Robie StGreat cocktails and light fare. Looks like a hole in the wall from the outside, but cozy inside and staff are great.
Downtown. Delicious menu. I always over order because there are too many good options. Always excellent service.
51 residents recomanen
2 Doors Down Food & Wine Halifax
1533 Barrington StreetDowntown. Delicious menu. I always over order because there are too many good options. Always excellent service.
The Stillwell Freehouse
2534 Agricola StA local favourite to go for a beer.
Great atmosphere. They have happy hour and dinner as well as brunch on the weekends.
93 residents recomanen
Agricola Street Brasserie
2540 Agricola StGreat atmosphere. They have happy hour and dinner as well as brunch on the weekends.
Great place to take kids. It’s on the way to the Halifax Common, Citadel Hill and downtown.
63 residents recomanen
Dee Dee's Ice Cream
5668 Cornwallis StGreat place to take kids. It’s on the way to the Halifax Common, Citadel Hill and downtown.
We like this place because it is down-to earth. If you want some pub fare and a beer without a long trek home. It is a block and a half from our house.
24 residents recomanen
The Brown Hound Public House
2394 Agricola StWe like this place because it is down-to earth. If you want some pub fare and a beer without a long trek home. It is a block and a half from our house.
Luke’s is too new to show up on Airbnb’s list, but they have great fresh sandwiches for lunch.
Agricola Street
Agricola StreetLuke’s is too new to show up on Airbnb’s list, but they have great fresh sandwiches for lunch.
Cafe Aroma Latino
5780 North StYummy breakfasts and decent takeout.
Playgrounds and Kids Activities
The waterfront is a lovely place to walk and you can stop at the wave and submarine playground with the kids. There are also all kinds of vendors from ice cream to little cafes.
The Wave
Lower Water StreetThe waterfront is a lovely place to walk and you can stop at the wave and submarine playground with the kids. There are also all kinds of vendors from ice cream to little cafes.
Submarine Playground
1655 Lower Water StreetThe nearest playground for young kids because the one at the Halifax Common is under construction.
Belle Aire Terrace
Belle Aire TerraceThe nearest playground for young kids because the one at the Halifax Common is under construction.
Discovery Centre
1215 Lower Water StGreat indoor place to go with kids on a rainy day.
You can borrow bikes and other wheeled things like roller blades and scooters. In the winter this becomes a skating oval and you can borrow skates for free.
55 residents recomanen
Emera Oval
5775 Cogswell StYou can borrow bikes and other wheeled things like roller blades and scooters. In the winter this becomes a skating oval and you can borrow skates for free.
Isleville Playground
3460 Isleville StFort Needham Memorial Park
5515 Stairs PlFort Needham Park Playground
Needham StreetBeaches within 30 minutes of Halifax
Gorgeous beach! And beautiful hike along the coast.
Gorgeous beach and beautiful hike along the shore.
122 residents recomanen
Crystal Crescent Beach Provincial Park
220 Sambro Creek RdGorgeous beach and beautiful hike along the shore.
Rainbow Haven Beach
Beautiful beach. Good surfing and can rent surfboard at the beach.
139 residents recomanen
Lawrencetown Beach Provincial Park
Nova Scotia 207Beautiful beach. Good surfing and can rent surfboard at the beach.
Long Lake
Freshwater Lake. Can rent standup paddle boards.
Chocolate Lake Park & Beach
14 Purcells Cove RdVery close fresh water lake for swimming.
Sightseeing
Museu Marítim de l'Atlàntic
1675 Lower Water StJardins Públics de Halifax
Summer StreetPoint Pleasant Park
5530 Point Pleasant DrMuseu d'Història Natural de Nova Escòcia
1747 Summer StLloc Històric Nacional de la Ciutadella d'Halifax del Canadà
5425 Sackville StPasseig Marítim de Halifax
Lower Water StreetGaleria d'Art de Nova Escòcia
1723 Hollis St