Guidebook for Halifax
Food Scene
Coffee, beer and the best open faced sandwiches in the area.
48 locals recommend
The Nook on Gottingen
2118 Gottingen StCoffee, beer and the best open faced sandwiches in the area.
This is a local favourite! featuring locally sourced food, great staff and amazing cocktails. They do not take reservations and are usually quite busy so factor that in if you decide to go!
169 locals recommend
Edna
2053 Gottingen StThis is a local favourite! featuring locally sourced food, great staff and amazing cocktails. They do not take reservations and are usually quite busy so factor that in if you decide to go!
Local charcuterie and french cuisine!! Check out "The Kitchen Table" for a one of the best dinners in Halifax.
40 locals recommend
Ratinaud
2157 Gottingen StLocal charcuterie and french cuisine!! Check out "The Kitchen Table" for a one of the best dinners in Halifax.
Great local lunch spot filled with an eclectic group of people.
17 locals recommend
Alteregos Coffee House
2193 Gottingen StGreat local lunch spot filled with an eclectic group of people.
Dee Dee's Ice Cream
5668 Cornwallis StIce cream and burritos! Awesome place to stop on a hot day.
Drinks & Nightlife
Field Guide
2076 Gottingen StBest cocktails in the city.
Great outdoor patio in the area! Has good pub style food and a great selection of beer.
37 locals recommend
The Local Restaurant and Bar
2037 Gottingen StGreat outdoor patio in the area! Has good pub style food and a great selection of beer.
Seahorse Tavern
2037 Gottingen StGreat place to find local shows and nightlife.
Famous street in Halifax filled with pubs. Perfect place to go pub hopping and check out Halifax's nightlife.
16 locals recommend
Argyle Street
Argyle StreetFamous street in Halifax filled with pubs. Perfect place to go pub hopping and check out Halifax's nightlife.
Sightseeing
Learn about the history of Halifax up on Citadel Hill. Walk around on your own or take a tour and shoot a cannon!
318 locals recommend
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada
5425 Sackville StLearn about the history of Halifax up on Citadel Hill. Walk around on your own or take a tour and shoot a cannon!
Walk up and down the boardwalk visiting different shops, galleries, ships, food stops and more!
Popular stops include: Seaport Farmers Market, Pier 21, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, historic properties, Keith's Brewery, Lower Deck Pub and Grill.
173 locals recommend
Halifax Waterfront
Lower Water StreetWalk up and down the boardwalk visiting different shops, galleries, ships, food stops and more!
Popular stops include: Seaport Farmers Market, Pier 21, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, historic properties, Keith's Brewery, Lower Deck Pub and Grill.
This neighbourhood has great bakeries, restaurants and local shops.
29 locals recommend
Hydrostone Market (The)
This neighbourhood has great bakeries, restaurants and local shops.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful park with walking paths. Lots of places to picnic and enjoy the sun.
295 locals recommend
Point Pleasant Park
5530 Point Pleasant DrBeautiful park with walking paths. Lots of places to picnic and enjoy the sun.
Halifax Public Gardens
Summer StreetBeautiful manicured garden in the middle of Halifax.
Shopping
Street filled with different shops, restaurants, yoga studios and more.
40 locals recommend
Spring Garden Road
Spring Garden RoadStreet filled with different shops, restaurants, yoga studios and more.
Awesome locally owned store. Great place to pick up some non touristy souvenirs.
21 locals recommend
The Independent Mercantile Co.
2091 Gottingen StAwesome locally owned store. Great place to pick up some non touristy souvenirs.
Entertainment & Activities
Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane
5657 Spring Garden RdEssentials
Pete's Fine Foods
1515 Dresden RowBest grocery store in Halifax.
Joe Thomeh Kwik-Way
5580 Cornwallis StLocal corner store
Sobeys North &Windsor
2651 Windsor StNSLC
2559 Agricola StLiquor store