Guidebook for Halifax
Food Scene
Offering health food and supplements as well as deli items and gelato. Great staff and cozy place to enjoy a light meal, hot/cold drink and conservation. Check out the scheduled events.
humanitea.com
33 místní doporučují
Humani-T Cafe
5755 Young StOffering health food and supplements as well as deli items and gelato. Great staff and cozy place to enjoy a light meal, hot/cold drink and conservation. Check out the scheduled events.
humanitea.com
Good and affordable greasy spoon for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
http://cousinsrestaurant.webs.com/
10 místní doporučují
Cousin's Restaurant
3545 Robie StGood and affordable greasy spoon for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
http://cousinsrestaurant.webs.com/
Good breakfasts that will not break the bank. Also one of the largest offerings of vegetarian recipes in the city.
14 místní doporučují
Mary's Place Cafe
6100 Young StreetGood breakfasts that will not break the bank. Also one of the largest offerings of vegetarian recipes in the city.
Old school Canadian Chinese will not disappoint. hearty and tast portions.
http://www.wix.com/wilsonwong/silver-dragon
Silver Dragon Restaurant
2827 Robie StOld school Canadian Chinese will not disappoint. hearty and tast portions.
http://www.wix.com/wilsonwong/silver-dragon
Working with rural producers and local markets, BW provides affordable indulgence in a laid-back bistro environment.
$1 corkage fee on Wednesdays.
http://www.brooklynwarehouse.ca/Site/Home.html
48 místní doporučují
The Brooklyn Warehouse
2795 Windsor StWorking with rural producers and local markets, BW provides affordable indulgence in a laid-back bistro environment.
$1 corkage fee on Wednesdays.
http://www.brooklynwarehouse.ca/Site/Home.html
Great sushi around the corner. Also offers many Thai dishes.
http://www.hamachirestaurants.com/young_street/
20 místní doporučují
Hamachi Kita Sushi & Asian Flare
5537 Young StGreat sushi around the corner. Also offers many Thai dishes.
http://www.hamachirestaurants.com/young_street/
Great portions of tasty fish and chips, clams and chips, scallops and other seafood creations. Wonderful atmosphere to enjoy an East Coast tradition.
14 místní doporučují
Willman's Fish & Chips
3154 Isleville StGreat portions of tasty fish and chips, clams and chips, scallops and other seafood creations. Wonderful atmosphere to enjoy an East Coast tradition.
One of my favourite places to have a drink and watch the busy willow-tree intersection and skating oval on the commons. Also has great service and good food.
located in the Atlantica Hotel.
Seasons by Atlantica Restaurant & Lounge
1980 Robie StOne of my favourite places to have a drink and watch the busy willow-tree intersection and skating oval on the commons. Also has great service and good food.
located in the Atlantica Hotel.
Good food and a cozy atmosphere to enjoy one of the greatest selection of local microbrews on tap. Friday happy hour offers free appetizers (get there early!).
http://www.freemanspizza.ca/
22 místní doporučují
Freeman's Little New York
6092 Quinpool RdGood food and a cozy atmosphere to enjoy one of the greatest selection of local microbrews on tap. Friday happy hour offers free appetizers (get there early!).
http://www.freemanspizza.ca/
Great local pizza with quick delivery with friendly staff.
Try a green olive and Italian sausage! http://www.dimitrispizza.ca/
Dimitris Pizza
6469 Chebucto RdGreat local pizza with quick delivery with friendly staff.
Try a green olive and Italian sausage! http://www.dimitrispizza.ca/
Great place to grab a coffee, tea and/or hand-baked treats, soups and sandwiches.
http://www.localjo.ca/
14 místní doporučují
Local Jo Cafe & Market
2959 Oxford St
Great place to grab a coffee, tea and/or hand-baked treats, soups and sandwiches.
http://www.localjo.ca/
A great reason to leave Halifax! Dartmouth's Irish pub with great atmosphere and good food. Take the ferry across to complete the experience.
http://www.celticcorner.ca/
50 místní doporučují
Celtic Corner Public House
69 Alderney DrA great reason to leave Halifax! Dartmouth's Irish pub with great atmosphere and good food. Take the ferry across to complete the experience.
http://www.celticcorner.ca/
Excellent ice cream on a hot day at the commons or try their delicious and filling burritos.
63 místní doporučují
Dee Dee's Ice Cream
5668 Cornwallis StExcellent ice cream on a hot day at the commons or try their delicious and filling burritos.
All your Starbucks favourites...for a less corporate feel try Julien's Bakery across the street or Humani-T Cafe on Agricola St.
34 místní doporučují
Starbucks
5554 Kaye StAll your Starbucks favourites...for a less corporate feel try Julien's Bakery across the street or Humani-T Cafe on Agricola St.
If you need your Tim's fix, this is the closest one; apart from the small Tim's in the Esso station next door!
67 místní doporučují
Tim Hortons
6034 Lady Hammond RdIf you need your Tim's fix, this is the closest one; apart from the small Tim's in the Esso station next door!
A wide variety of fresh foods, specializing in Lebanese and vegetarian fare.
15 místní doporučují
Tarek's Cafe
3045 Robie StA wide variety of fresh foods, specializing in Lebanese and vegetarian fare.
Local gourmet pizza place that uses local ingredients and has a shared table eating experience. We love the Kitchen Sink Pizza.
32 místní doporučují
Mother's Pizza
5710 Young StLocal gourmet pizza place that uses local ingredients and has a shared table eating experience. We love the Kitchen Sink Pizza.
Amazing local sourced food with a great atmosphere. You will not be disappointed. Make a reservation.
93 místní doporučují
Agricola Street Brasserie
2540 Agricola StAmazing local sourced food with a great atmosphere. You will not be disappointed. Make a reservation.
enVie A Vegan Kitchen
5775 Charles StA nice menu and great vegan option close to the house.
One of the best breakfast places in Metro. Try the lobster eggs benny or the classic with ham.
7156 Chebucto Rd
One of the best breakfast places in Metro. Try the lobster eggs benny or the classic with ham.
2053 Gottingen St
2053 Gottingen StreetMake a reservation and you will not be disappointed with the amazing restaurant.
A great desert place with so much more. With the correct password (see Middle Spoon's Facebook page) you enter the bowels of the building and get access to a hidden speakeasy. Amazing cocktails.
17 místní doporučují
The Middle Spoon Desserterie & Bar
1563 Barrington StA great desert place with so much more. With the correct password (see Middle Spoon's Facebook page) you enter the bowels of the building and get access to a hidden speakeasy. Amazing cocktails.
Tim Hortons
6034 Lady Hammond RdIf you need your Tim's fix, this is a close one.
My favourite Thai restaurant in town. Great service, awesome food and a nice relaxed atmosphere. Try the Green Curry!
http://www.talaythaihalifax.ca/
14 místní doporučují
Talay Thai Restaurant (Halifax)
5164 Morris StMy favourite Thai restaurant in town. Great service, awesome food and a nice relaxed atmosphere. Try the Green Curry!
http://www.talaythaihalifax.ca/
Mouthwatering international menu of gourmet specialties. We enjoy the weekend Eggs Benedict.
7 místní doporučují
Epicurious Morsels
5529 Young StMouthwatering international menu of gourmet specialties. We enjoy the weekend Eggs Benedict.
Voted best breakfast in Metro several years running. Enjoy a wonderful menu to please all tastes. Coffee is strong and flavourful. Get there early to avoid the rush.
61 místní doporučují
The Coastal Cafe
2731 Robie StVoted best breakfast in Metro several years running. Enjoy a wonderful menu to please all tastes. Coffee is strong and flavourful. Get there early to avoid the rush.
Everything Else
Drop by the Granite to pick up a growler of local microbrew in an assortment of styles.
http://granitebreweryhalifax.ca/
Granite Brewery
Gottingen StreetDrop by the Granite to pick up a growler of local microbrew in an assortment of styles.
http://granitebreweryhalifax.ca/
Great pastas, sandwiches and amazing sides (salads, veg. ect.). You can also shop their fresh and imported Italian foods and fresh-baked bread.
italianmarket.ca
20 místní doporučují
Italian Market
6061 Young StGreat pastas, sandwiches and amazing sides (salads, veg. ect.). You can also shop their fresh and imported Italian foods and fresh-baked bread.
italianmarket.ca
Drop by to fill up your growler with several varieties of local micro-brew (or grab a 6-pack). Ask about signing up for daily brewery tours.
http://drinkpropeller.ca/
45 místní doporučují
Propeller Brewing Company
2015 Gottingen StDrop by to fill up your growler with several varieties of local micro-brew (or grab a 6-pack). Ask about signing up for daily brewery tours.
http://drinkpropeller.ca/
Fresh bread and pastries makes this a must stop. Enjoy a fresh gourmet coffee on the patio.
http://www.juliens.ca/
58 místní doporučují
Julien's Patisserie Bakery & Cafe
5517 Young StFresh bread and pastries makes this a must stop. Enjoy a fresh gourmet coffee on the patio.
http://www.juliens.ca/
Enjoy a walk in the park. Soccer/football fields and tennis courts. A memorial to the 2000 people who perished during the Halifax Explosion.
http://www.halifax.ca/community/publicart/bell.html
31 místní doporučují
Fort Needham Memorial Park
5515 Stairs PlEnjoy a walk in the park. Soccer/football fields and tennis courts. A memorial to the 2000 people who perished during the Halifax Explosion.
http://www.halifax.ca/community/publicart/bell.html
Local Drugstore and Post Office.
http://www.lawtons.ca/stores/halifax/duffus-street
8 místní doporučují
Lawtons Drugs Duffus Street
5515 Duffus StLocal Drugstore and Post Office.
http://www.lawtons.ca/stores/halifax/duffus-street
Nearby playground that also has a waterpark. Nice way for kids to cool off during the summer months.
Isleville Playground
3460 Isleville StNearby playground that also has a waterpark. Nice way for kids to cool off during the summer months.
This clinic offers Manual Osteopathy, Massage Therapy, Acupuncture as well as Naturopathy and Bowen Treatments. Booking for massages can be done online:
http://www.hydrostonemarket.ca/
Hydrostone Osteopathy
5539 A Young StreetThis clinic offers Manual Osteopathy, Massage Therapy, Acupuncture as well as Naturopathy and Bowen Treatments. Booking for massages can be done online:
http://www.hydrostonemarket.ca/
This is a large multipurpose community center offering ice skating, a weekly flea market and farmer's market, Bingo and other events including musical acts and expos.
http://www.halifaxforum.ca/
8 místní doporučují
Halifax Forum
This is a large multipurpose community center offering ice skating, a weekly flea market and farmer's market, Bingo and other events including musical acts and expos.
http://www.halifaxforum.ca/
The Halifax Seaport includes artisans, retailers, cruise terminals, event facilities, cafés, galleries, offices, a museum, a university and a farmers’ market.
http://www.halifaxseaport.com/
196 místní doporučují
Halifax Seaport Farmer's Market
961 Marginal RdThe Halifax Seaport includes artisans, retailers, cruise terminals, event facilities, cafés, galleries, offices, a museum, a university and a farmers’ market.
http://www.halifaxseaport.com/
A great way to relax with a stroll admiring the flowers and plants; or just to sit on a bench and read or people watch.
http://www.halifaxpublicgardens.ca/
234 místní doporučují
Halifax Public Gardens
Summer StreetA great way to relax with a stroll admiring the flowers and plants; or just to sit on a bench and read or people watch.
http://www.halifaxpublicgardens.ca/
The city's main place for touring bands, junior hockey, basketball and other events. Check out scheduled listings.
http://www.halifaxmetrocentre.com/en/home/default.aspx
32 místní doporučují
Scotiabank Centre
1800 Argyle StThe city's main place for touring bands, junior hockey, basketball and other events. Check out scheduled listings.
http://www.halifaxmetrocentre.com/en/home/default.aspx
Saint Patrick's Parish founded in 1843 is an architectural treasure. 2267 Brunswick St.
Sunday Mass is at 10.00 AM. The priest is available for confessions before mass or by appt.
Saint Patrick's Church
2263 Brunswick StSaint Patrick's Parish founded in 1843 is an architectural treasure. 2267 Brunswick St.
Sunday Mass is at 10.00 AM. The priest is available for confessions before mass or by appt.
United Memorial Church: a vibrant, inclusive community of faith striving to live Jesus' message of love and hope, and promise of new life.
United Memorial Church
5375 Kaye StUnited Memorial Church: a vibrant, inclusive community of faith striving to live Jesus' message of love and hope, and promise of new life.
St. Mary’s Cathedral holds a great historical and liturgical connection to the Church of Halifax. We offer tours during the summer and appointments can be booked through the office for special tours.
14 místní doporučují
Saint Mary's Cathedral Basilica, Halifax
5221 Spring Garden RdSt. Mary’s Cathedral holds a great historical and liturgical connection to the Church of Halifax. We offer tours during the summer and appointments can be booked through the office for special tours.
St. Paul's is the oldest Protestant place of worship in Canada. Founded by proclamation of King George II in 1749, the building was erected in the summer of 1750.
13 místní doporučují
St. Paul's Church
1749 Argyle StSt. Paul's is the oldest Protestant place of worship in Canada. Founded by proclamation of King George II in 1749, the building was erected in the summer of 1750.
Collecting, researching and documenting Nova Scotia’s natural history and to interpret the natural world to its visitors and inspire them to perceive the part it plays in their everyday lives.
113 místní doporučují
Přírodovědné muzeum Nového Skotska
1747 Summer StCollecting, researching and documenting Nova Scotia’s natural history and to interpret the natural world to its visitors and inspire them to perceive the part it plays in their everyday lives.
Large renovated liquor store with all the beer, wine, spirits you will need.
27 místní doporučují
NSLC
2559 Agricola StLarge renovated liquor store with all the beer, wine, spirits you will need.
Enjoy a walk through the park with views of the ocean. Summer time performances by Shakespeare in the Park are a nice way to enjoy al fresco theatre.
295 místní doporučují
Point Pleasant Park
5530 Point Pleasant DrEnjoy a walk through the park with views of the ocean. Summer time performances by Shakespeare in the Park are a nice way to enjoy al fresco theatre.
If you are in the mood to check out the neighbourhood garden centre, the knowledgeable staff can answer any of your gardening questions. Check their website for workshops: https://www.halifaxseed.ca/
Halifax Seed Company
5860 Kane StreetIf you are in the mood to check out the neighbourhood garden centre, the knowledgeable staff can answer any of your gardening questions. Check their website for workshops: https://www.halifaxseed.ca/
Closest gas station and conveniently located to fill up on your way out of town. (Fun fact: busiest gas station in Atlantic Canada).
6 místní doporučují
Esso
6020 Young StClosest gas station and conveniently located to fill up on your way out of town. (Fun fact: busiest gas station in Atlantic Canada).
This convenience store is only a block away and has everything you need at short notice.
Hydrostone Groceteria (2002)
3220 Isleville StThis convenience store is only a block away and has everything you need at short notice.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good pub fare and plenty on tap. Large outdoor patio allows you to take advantage of the sunshine. Friday and Saturday nights is karaoke in one of the larger rooms.
http://www.lionsheadtavern.ca/
18 místní doporučují
Lion's Head Tavern | Halifax Pub
3085 Robie StGood pub fare and plenty on tap. Large outdoor patio allows you to take advantage of the sunshine. Friday and Saturday nights is karaoke in one of the larger rooms.
http://www.lionsheadtavern.ca/
Located in the Lord Nelson Hotel, it has an authentic English feel with great beers and some delicious food. The patio overlooks the Public Gardens.
http://www.rcr.ca/restaurants/victory-arms-pub/
The Arms Public House
1515 South Park StreetLocated in the Lord Nelson Hotel, it has an authentic English feel with great beers and some delicious food. The patio overlooks the Public Gardens.
http://www.rcr.ca/restaurants/victory-arms-pub/
Although newly constructed, it has an authentic feel with 3 different areas to enjoy some great drinks and food. Try the Curry Chicken and Chips!
http://www.oldtriangle.com/home.php?site_id=1
49 místní doporučují
The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse
5136 Prince StAlthough newly constructed, it has an authentic feel with 3 different areas to enjoy some great drinks and food. Try the Curry Chicken and Chips!
http://www.oldtriangle.com/home.php?site_id=1
Live music at Gus' Pub tends to be a bit on the heavy side. If that is not your thing, stop by during the day for a pint of local Belgian beer and grab a delicious burger at Ace Burgers.
49 místní doporučují
Gus' Pub & Grill
2605 Agricola StLive music at Gus' Pub tends to be a bit on the heavy side. If that is not your thing, stop by during the day for a pint of local Belgian beer and grab a delicious burger at Ace Burgers.
A place to enjoy a cafe during the day or a drink in the evening. The space is very friendly for relaxing, working or enjoying a good read. Great local beer selection and full lunch and dinner menu.
86 místní doporučují
Lion and Bright
2534 Agricola StA place to enjoy a cafe during the day or a drink in the evening. The space is very friendly for relaxing, working or enjoying a good read. Great local beer selection and full lunch and dinner menu.
Great place to fill up a growler of beer and visit the tap room for a pint.
88 místní doporučují
Good Robot Brewing Co.
2736 Robie StGreat place to fill up a growler of beer and visit the tap room for a pint.
A showcase of local musical talent in a cozy location offering drinks and food.
http://www.thecompanyhouse.ca/
27 místní doporučují
The Company House
2202 Gottingen StA showcase of local musical talent in a cozy location offering drinks and food.
http://www.thecompanyhouse.ca/
Shopping
The BEST place to buy olives in town. If you like/love olives, you need to stop by and pick up a container for snacking.
European Pantry
6516 Chebucto RdThe BEST place to buy olives in town. If you like/love olives, you need to stop by and pick up a container for snacking.
Shoppers Drug Mart
6139 Quinpool RdA large pharmacy open until midnight.
Essentials
Large grocery store with the majority of items you would need.
226 místní doporučují
Atlantic Superstore
6141 Young StLarge grocery store with the majority of items you would need.
Sobeys North &Windsor
2651 Windsor StLarge grocery chain with a good produce selection.
Sightseeing
The original church was the congregational meeting place for the German community of Halifax. Built in 1754, it has a wonderful old cemetery.
Little Dutch (Deutsch) Church
2393 Brunswick StThe original church was the congregational meeting place for the German community of Halifax. Built in 1754, it has a wonderful old cemetery.
One of the few round churches, during the summer months is open for guided tours. Burnt in 1995, it is now fully renovated and worth a visit.
Saint George's Round Church
2222 Brunswick StOne of the few round churches, during the summer months is open for guided tours. Burnt in 1995, it is now fully renovated and worth a visit.