Guidebook for Halifax
Food Scene
Ardmore Tea Room
6499 Quinpool RdClassic old diner!
Armview Restaurant & Lounge
7156 Chebucto RdUpmarket, friendly diner!
Long time family run, hip coffee shop with great bites and excellent coffee!
13 residents recomanen
Steve O Reno's Cappuccino
1536 Brunswick StLong time family run, hip coffee shop with great bites and excellent coffee!
Excellent coffee and tea. Simply delicious treats made on location and books aplenty!
Trident Booksellers & Cafe
1256 Hollis StExcellent coffee and tea. Simply delicious treats made on location and books aplenty!
Cheerful and eclectic! Great selection of beverages and yummy eats! Very Friendly!
15 residents recomanen
Dilly Dally Coffee Cafe
6100 Quinpool RdCheerful and eclectic! Great selection of beverages and yummy eats! Very Friendly!
Narrow Espresso
5570 Fenwick StCosy, hole in the wall, neighbourhood drop in! Very friendly!
Multi-generational, iconic, coffee roaster and cafe. Beans to go, great coffee and treats. Very friendly and personable!
75 residents recomanen
Java Blend Coffee Roasters
6027 North StMulti-generational, iconic, coffee roaster and cafe. Beans to go, great coffee and treats. Very friendly and personable!
Le Bistro By Liz
1333 South Park StA touch of France! Relaxed and friendly!
Lion and Bright
2534 Agricola StUrban, hip upbeat atmosphere!
Heartwood
6250 Quinpool RdThe most delicious vegetarian food! Warm, friendly environment!
Popular spot! Creative Italian menu, great surrounds, on the go!
19 residents recomanen
La Frasca Cibi & Vini
5650 Spring Garden RdPopular spot! Creative Italian menu, great surrounds, on the go!
Trendy and fun! Great menu! Upbeat and friendly!
51 residents recomanen
2 Doors Down Food & Wine Halifax
1533 Barrington StreetTrendy and fun! Great menu! Upbeat and friendly!
Pleasant interior, delicious menu, great service, locally sourced!
27 residents recomanen
Chives Canadian Bistro
3000 Barrington StPleasant interior, delicious menu, great service, locally sourced!
Ristorante a Mano
1477 Lower Water StGreat Italian eatery! Nice location!
Chabaa Thai Restaurant
1546 Queen StBright, airy and spacious! Great tasty menu!
Morris East Restaurant & Wine
5212 Morris StDelicious, wood fired gourmet pizzas!
Wasabi House
6403 Quinpool RdExcellent sushi! Cosy, busy and friendly!
Just Us Cafe
5896 Spring Garden RdUrban, contemporary and delicious food! Covered outdoor patio!
Henry House
1222 Barrington StClassic English fare style pub!
Drop in for refreshments, when visiting Lawrencetown beach!
11 residents recomanen
MacDonald House Tea Room & Crafts
4144 Lawrencetown RdDrop in for refreshments, when visiting Lawrencetown beach!
Drinks & Nightlife
Stillwell
1672 Barrington StHip beer-on-tap bar!
Great outdoor space! Dairy bar adds to the whole experience!
37 residents recomanen
Stillwell Beergarden
5688 Spring Garden RdGreat outdoor space! Dairy bar adds to the whole experience!
Great location! Great pub fare! Great atmosphere!
49 residents recomanen
The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse
5136 Prince StGreat location! Great pub fare! Great atmosphere!
Arts & Culture
Listed as one of the Top 10 building designs in the world! A great space for anyone and everything!
124 residents recomanen
Halifax Central Library
5440 Spring Garden RdListed as one of the Top 10 building designs in the world! A great space for anyone and everything!
Museu Marítim de l'Atlàntic
1675 Lower Water StLearn all about the Titanic and much more!
Always something new to learn about! Take the kids!
113 residents recomanen
Museu d'Història Natural de Nova Escòcia
1747 Summer StAlways something new to learn about! Take the kids!
For those of you interested in learning about local artists such as Maud Lewis!
136 residents recomanen
Galeria d'Art de Nova Escòcia
1723 Hollis StFor those of you interested in learning about local artists such as Maud Lewis!
Sightseeing
Military fortress!
318 residents recomanen
Lloc Històric Nacional de la Ciutadella d'Halifax del Canadà
5425 Sackville StMilitary fortress!
Take a stroll along Halifax's Historic Waterfront! Places to sit, eat or take in a live performance!
173 residents recomanen
Passeig Marítim de Halifax
Lower Water StreetTake a stroll along Halifax's Historic Waterfront! Places to sit, eat or take in a live performance!
Parks & Nature
Site of the Oldest Victorian Gardens in North America!
234 residents recomanen
Jardins Públics de Halifax
Summer StreetSite of the Oldest Victorian Gardens in North America!
Lots of forest and harbour side walking trails! Great place to have a picnic!
295 residents recomanen
Point Pleasant Park
5530 Point Pleasant DrLots of forest and harbour side walking trails! Great place to have a picnic!
Lawrencetown Beach Provincial Park
Nova Scotia 207Popular spot to surf and swim!
Coastal trail protected by Nature Conservancy of Canada.
*Drive straight to Prospect Village, turn right onto Indian Point Rd (just before first bridge).
7 residents recomanen
High Head Trail
High Head TrailCoastal trail protected by Nature Conservancy of Canada.
*Drive straight to Prospect Village, turn right onto Indian Point Rd (just before first bridge).
Entertainment & Activities
Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane
5657 Spring Garden RdJust a 5 minute walk from The Captain's Quarters!
Essentials
A great selection of fresh produce, baked goodies, ready to go gourmet foods and everyday groceries!
48 residents recomanen
Pete's Fine Foods
1515 Dresden RowA great selection of fresh produce, baked goodies, ready to go gourmet foods and everyday groceries!
Organic everything! Food to go, treats, smoothies, coffee and other health related products!
15 residents recomanen
Organic Earth Market
6487 Quinpool RdOrganic everything! Food to go, treats, smoothies, coffee and other health related products!
Sobeys Queen Street
1120 Queen StLocal supermarket!
Atlantic Superstore
6141 Young StLocal supermarket!
Bishop's Cellar
1477 Lower Water StreetBoutique liquor shop!
NSLC
3576 Novalea DrExpress liquor outlet!