Angela’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Hall's Harbour is a picturesque fishing community located along the shore of the Bay of Fundy, in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.
38 locals recommend
Halls Harbour
Hall's Harbour is a picturesque fishing community located along the shore of the Bay of Fundy, in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.
Cave Trail Walking Tour. Walk our spectacular cliffside nature trail to the famous sea caves or "Ovens" for which the park was named.
25 locals recommend
The Ovens
Cave Trail Walking Tour. Walk our spectacular cliffside nature trail to the famous sea caves or "Ovens" for which the park was named.
The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo is a week long show inspired by Military Tattoos given by military bands and display teams. It has taken place annually in Halifax Scotia Bank Centre.
11 locals recommend
Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo
170 Morris DrThe Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo is a week long show inspired by Military Tattoos given by military bands and display teams. It has taken place annually in Halifax Scotia Bank Centre.
This museum chronicles the life and career of Alexander Graham Bell with its rich collection of artifacts and documents accumulated by Dr. Bell. The inventor of the telephone.
Alexander Graham Bell Museum Store
559 Chebucto StThis museum chronicles the life and career of Alexander Graham Bell with its rich collection of artifacts and documents accumulated by Dr. Bell. The inventor of the telephone.
Oak Island is a 200-year-old Canadian legend about a pirate treasure buried on a small island off the coast of Nova Scotia. Visitors can stop in and explore the interpretive center free of charge (though it closed for the season on October 31). But to see the rest of the island, you must pre-book a tour.
14 locals recommend
Oak Island
Oak Island is a 200-year-old Canadian legend about a pirate treasure buried on a small island off the coast of Nova Scotia. Visitors can stop in and explore the interpretive center free of charge (though it closed for the season on October 31). But to see the rest of the island, you must pre-book a tour.
The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, located on the Halifax Waterfront, is home to a permanent display of the largest and finest collection items salvaged from the Titanic.
164 locals recommend
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
1675 Lower Water StThe Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, located on the Halifax Waterfront, is home to a permanent display of the largest and finest collection items salvaged from the Titanic.
Food scene
Just a five-minute walk from downtown, this business is famous for its delicious seafood, excellent service and spacious wrap-around deck overlooking Yarmouth Harbour.
34 locals recommend
Rudder's Seafood Restaurant-Brew
96 Water StJust a five-minute walk from downtown, this business is famous for its delicious seafood, excellent service and spacious wrap-around deck overlooking Yarmouth Harbour.
Since 1820, Alexander Keith’s Brewery has provided the fuel for fun in Nova Scotia. Today, the brewery hosts immersive tours—complete with actors in period costumes—and offers storied spaces for all kinds of events. From the courtyard where carts laden with ale once careened through stone arches, to the cosy Stag’s Head pub for a pint, there are plenty of spaces within the brewery to host an exciting event.
46 locals recommend
Alexander Keith's Brewery
1496 Lower Water StSince 1820, Alexander Keith’s Brewery has provided the fuel for fun in Nova Scotia. Today, the brewery hosts immersive tours—complete with actors in period costumes—and offers storied spaces for all kinds of events. From the courtyard where carts laden with ale once careened through stone arches, to the cosy Stag’s Head pub for a pint, there are plenty of spaces within the brewery to host an exciting event.
Savour the freshest of Nova Scotia and international cuisine in our pub and dining room, featured in Where to Eat in Canada. Glenora Inn & Distillery is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Mabou, offering a romantic environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay.
50 locals recommend
Glenora Inn and Distillery
13727 Highway 19Savour the freshest of Nova Scotia and international cuisine in our pub and dining room, featured in Where to Eat in Canada. Glenora Inn & Distillery is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Mabou, offering a romantic environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay.
Neighbourhoods
The South End, one of the more pricey and prestigious neighborhood on Canada’s Halifax Peninsula, offers the best of urban and suburban living.
South End
The South End, one of the more pricey and prestigious neighborhood on Canada’s Halifax Peninsula, offers the best of urban and suburban living.
Traveler advice
Getting around
taxi's and public transportation
One can travel around the city by public transportation or taxi. Downtown Halifax isn't too large and most everything can be seen by foot. However, there are steep hills, so one must be in good health to travel up from the waterfront to Citadel Hill.
Traveling with kids
Have Kids
There are plenty of things to do with the kids in the downtown core of Halifax. The discovery Center, museums, candy stores and the Halifax public library.