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Food Scene
Dee Dee's Ice Cream
5668 Cornwallis StHome-made ice cream
LF Bakery
2063 Gottingen StFresh baguettes and other breads baked in Parisian style.
Two If By Sea Cafe
66 Ochterloney StBest croissants in town!
Located on the rooftop of Halifax's Central Library, enjoy a latte overlooking the city and ocean.
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PAVIA Gallery - Espresso Bar & Cafe
1723 Hollis StLocated on the rooftop of Halifax's Central Library, enjoy a latte overlooking the city and ocean.
Edna
2053 Gottingen StHip eatery surrounded by breweries and pubs.
Best oysters and steaks in town!
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The Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar
1662 Barrington StBest oysters and steaks in town!
One of the highest rated restaurants in Halifax, located on the waterfront boardwalk, The Bicycle Thief is both a restaurant and a cocktail bar. Check out the outdoor champagne bar or settle into a deck table watching the ocean while you enjoy a fantastic meal.
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The Bicycle Thief
1475 Lower Water StOne of the highest rated restaurants in Halifax, located on the waterfront boardwalk, The Bicycle Thief is both a restaurant and a cocktail bar. Check out the outdoor champagne bar or settle into a deck table watching the ocean while you enjoy a fantastic meal.
Quintessential Maritime pub with live music.
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The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse
5136 Prince StQuintessential Maritime pub with live music.
Located close by the flats, Eliot & Vine is an excellent restaurant with Instagram-worthy dishes. It is pricey but delicious!
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Eliot & Vine
2305 Clifton StLocated close by the flats, Eliot & Vine is an excellent restaurant with Instagram-worthy dishes. It is pricey but delicious!
Drinks & Nightlife
Located near the flats, a great place to grab a drink.
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Studio East Food+Drink
6021 Cunard StLocated near the flats, a great place to grab a drink.
This pedestrian friendly street is full of bars, patios and nightspots. Stay at one or hop around.
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Argyle Street
Argyle StreetThis pedestrian friendly street is full of bars, patios and nightspots. Stay at one or hop around.
Maritimer bar with live music - mix of university kids and locals young at heart.
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The Lower Deck
1887 Upper Water StMaritimer bar with live music - mix of university kids and locals young at heart.
Obladee, a Wine Bar
1600 Barrington StWine bar downtown.
Tapas and cocktails on the waterfront, including charcuterie, ceviche, and other gourmet snacks.
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Little Oak Bar
Tapas and cocktails on the waterfront, including charcuterie, ceviche, and other gourmet snacks.
One of Halifax's many breweries, Good Robot has a fantastic vibe and a rotating menu featuring local restaurants.
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Good Robot Brewing Co.
2736 Robie StOne of Halifax's many breweries, Good Robot has a fantastic vibe and a rotating menu featuring local restaurants.
Sightseeing
Take a guided tour of downtown at night with local ghost historians.
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Ghost Walk of Historic Halifax
Take a guided tour of downtown at night with local ghost historians.
Take a sail in the Halifax Harbour in a traditional tall ship. There are daytime sails for families as well as evening cocktail sails.
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Tall Ship Silva
1751 Lower Water StTake a sail in the Halifax Harbour in a traditional tall ship. There are daytime sails for families as well as evening cocktail sails.
Peggy's Point Lighthouse
Peggys Point RoadIconic Peggy's Cove and lighthouse.
South shore town with iconic bay views, art galleries and fantastic little restaurants.
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Mahone Bay
South shore town with iconic bay views, art galleries and fantastic little restaurants.
Explore the wineries of the Annapolis valley on the Bay of Fundy.
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Wolfville
Explore the wineries of the Annapolis valley on the Bay of Fundy.
UNESCO world heritage site - beautiful sea-side town on the South shore of Nova Scotia.
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Lunenburg
UNESCO world heritage site - beautiful sea-side town on the South shore of Nova Scotia.
Parks & Nature
Located near the flats, Halifax Commons has a playground, picnic space and the Oval (skate/bike in summer and ice skate in winter).
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Parque municipal Halifax Common
5816 Cogswell StLocated near the flats, Halifax Commons has a playground, picnic space and the Oval (skate/bike in summer and ice skate in winter).
Hike through cliffs overlooking the ocean. Ok for older kids but not for toddlers and/or strollers.
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Duncans Cove
Hike through cliffs overlooking the ocean. Ok for older kids but not for toddlers and/or strollers.
Praia de Rainbow Haven
Cow Bay RdPopular beach destination.
White sand beach located 30mins from downtown.
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Parque Provincial da Praia Crystal Crescent
220 Sambro Creek RdWhite sand beach located 30mins from downtown.
Big waves and rocky beaches make Lawrencetown Beach a destination for surfers. There are a few surf schools around town for day or week-long lessons.
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Lawrencetown Beach Parque Provincial
Nova Scotia 207Big waves and rocky beaches make Lawrencetown Beach a destination for surfers. There are a few surf schools around town for day or week-long lessons.
Arts & Culture
Halifax's science centre with play areas make it a fantastic place to visit with kids!
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Discovery Centre
1215 Lower Water StHalifax's science centre with play areas make it a fantastic place to visit with kids!
Mix of local, Canadian and European artists.
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Galeria de Arte da Nova Escócia
1723 Hollis StMix of local, Canadian and European artists.
Museu de História Natural da Nova Escócia
1747 Summer StGreat for kids!
Shopping
Halifax Shopping Centre
Rainy day shopping at local mall.
Saturday mornings, the Farmer's Market on the oceanfront is bustling with all kinds of food stalls, winery booths, gourmet products, and local artists.
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Halifax Seaport Farmer's Market
961 Marginal RdSaturday mornings, the Farmer's Market on the oceanfront is bustling with all kinds of food stalls, winery booths, gourmet products, and local artists.
Argyle Fine Art
1559 Barrington StBest gallery for Maritime modern art.
Essentials
Atlantic Superstore
6141 Young StNSLC
6169 Quinpool RdNova Scotia Liquor Commission - beer, wine, spirits.
Canada Post
1680 Bedford RowPost office located inside the Atlantic Superstore.
Shoppers Drug Mart
6139 Quinpool RdLocal pharmacy.
QEII Health Sciences Centre: Emergency Department
1799 Robie StLocal hospital.
The Family Focus Medical Clinics
5991 Spring Garden RdWalk-in clinic.