Guidebook for Halifax

Catherine & Matt
Catherine & Matt
Guidebook for Halifax

Food Scene

The Wooden Money is a wonderful restaurant which showcases local ingredients and also has great vegetarian options!
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The Wooden Monkey
40 Alderney Dr
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The Wooden Money is a wonderful restaurant which showcases local ingredients and also has great vegetarian options!
The Redwood is one of my favorite restaurants any time of day, and on weekends they have a wonderful brunch. Desserts are a must here, I love the peanut butter balls!
Redwood Grill
30 Fairfax Dr
The Redwood is one of my favorite restaurants any time of day, and on weekends they have a wonderful brunch. Desserts are a must here, I love the peanut butter balls!
There are many Cora's locations in the Halifax area but this is the closest to my house. They are a chain of breakfast restaurants open until 3pm, but delicious every time.
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Cora Breakfast and Lunch
277 Lacewood Dr
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There are many Cora's locations in the Halifax area but this is the closest to my house. They are a chain of breakfast restaurants open until 3pm, but delicious every time.
Do you love crepes as much as I do? This is a unique little restaurant that you would never guess is in the middle of the city. I could sit on their patio for days :)
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Tess
5687 Charles St
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Do you love crepes as much as I do? This is a unique little restaurant that you would never guess is in the middle of the city. I could sit on their patio for days :)
As a self confessed coffee addict this is one of the best coffee shops around! And their croissants are big enough to share.
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Two If By Sea Cafe
66 Ochterloney St
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As a self confessed coffee addict this is one of the best coffee shops around! And their croissants are big enough to share.
This is the Halifax location of my favorite Dartmouth coffee shop, located in the Historic Properties which is a lovely spot along the water front.
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Two If By Sea Bakeshop
1869 Upper Water St
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This is the Halifax location of my favorite Dartmouth coffee shop, located in the Historic Properties which is a lovely spot along the water front.
Many celebration dinners have been held here! If you love Italian food, pizza, or ice cream make sure you stop here.
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Ristorante a Mano
1477 Lower Water St
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Many celebration dinners have been held here! If you love Italian food, pizza, or ice cream make sure you stop here.
Local Pizzeria, and they deliver!
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Euro Pizza
401 St Margarets Bay Rd
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Local Pizzeria, and they deliver!
Need a pizza fix?
Armdale Pizza
401 St Margarets Bay Rd
Need a pizza fix?
This is a pizza place that started locally, and has grown all over the city. More than just pizza is on the menu, and delicious every time!
Pizzatown
3450 Joseph Howe Dr
This is a pizza place that started locally, and has grown all over the city. More than just pizza is on the menu, and delicious every time!
A trip to Halifax isn't complete without a donair and a taste of the local pizza!
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King Of Donair
6420 Quinpool Rd
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A trip to Halifax isn't complete without a donair and a taste of the local pizza!
We have many Greek restaurants in Halifax, and no wonder - Greek food is delicious.
The Greek Village Restaurant
We have many Greek restaurants in Halifax, and no wonder - Greek food is delicious.
Looking for a dinner spot? This is it.
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ela! Greek Taverna Restaurant
215 Chain Lake Dr
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Looking for a dinner spot? This is it.
Three words: Peanut. Butter. Burger. Voted Best burgers in Halifax years before gourmet burgers were a "thing".
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Darrell's Restaurant
5576 Fenwick St
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Three words: Peanut. Butter. Burger. Voted Best burgers in Halifax years before gourmet burgers were a "thing".
All you can eat Sushi restaurant.
Fresh Happy Healthy Sushi Restaurant
75 Peakview Way
All you can eat Sushi restaurant.

Everything Else

If this is your first time to Nova Scotia you can't miss a drive out to Peggy's Cove. Take the Prospect Rd and the Peggy's Cove Rd loop for a scenic drive on a sunny day!
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Peggys Cove
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If this is your first time to Nova Scotia you can't miss a drive out to Peggy's Cove. Take the Prospect Rd and the Peggy's Cove Rd loop for a scenic drive on a sunny day!
The Halifax Farmers Market has always been a fan favourite! Make sure you head down early on a Saturday to take it all in. There is something for everyone!!
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Halifax Seaport Farmer's Market
961 Marginal Rd
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The Halifax Farmers Market has always been a fan favourite! Make sure you head down early on a Saturday to take it all in. There is something for everyone!!
If you are looking for a good hiking spot near by this is it. There is parking available if you prefer to drive, but you could also walk in about 15 mins.
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Long Lake Provincial Park
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If you are looking for a good hiking spot near by this is it. There is parking available if you prefer to drive, but you could also walk in about 15 mins.
If you want to take a quick dip on a hot day this is the closest spot!
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Chocolate Lake
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If you want to take a quick dip on a hot day this is the closest spot!
In Nova Scotia the NSLC stores are where you can purchase beer, liquor and wine. There are also a few private wine stores in the city, and microbrews.
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NSLC
5540 Clyde St
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In Nova Scotia the NSLC stores are where you can purchase beer, liquor and wine. There are also a few private wine stores in the city, and microbrews.
Closest liquor store
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NSLC
5540 Clyde St
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Closest liquor store
Large indoor mall.
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Mic Mac Mall
21 Micmac Blvd
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Large indoor mall.
A great local brewery!
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Garrison Brewing Co.
1149 Marginal Rd
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A great local brewery!
Looking for some local brew? This is one to try.
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Propeller Brewing Company
2015 Gottingen St
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Looking for some local brew? This is one to try.
Gas station and car wash
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Esso
6020 Young St
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Gas station and car wash
Airport
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Halifax Stanfield International Airport
747 Bell Blvd
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Airport
Train Station
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VIA Rail Canada
1161 Hollis St
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Train Station
Bus Station
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Maritime Bus
1161 Hollis St
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Bus Station

Sightseeing

If you are looking for a beach in the area there are many, however this has always been one of my favorites! The water warms up more here than at Crystal Crescent and it is a lovely drive.
Queensland
If you are looking for a beach in the area there are many, however this has always been one of my favorites! The water warms up more here than at Crystal Crescent and it is a lovely drive.
A Halifax landmark, this is one of the most serene spots in the city. In the summer months you will see many wedding photos being taken.
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Halifax Public Gardens
Summer Street
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A Halifax landmark, this is one of the most serene spots in the city. In the summer months you will see many wedding photos being taken.
History and a view!
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Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada
5425 Sackville St
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History and a view!
Stop in for lunch or take a tour back in time.
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Alexander Keith's Original Brewery
1496 Lower Water Street
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Stop in for lunch or take a tour back in time.
Great history lessons!
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Museu Marítimo do Atlântico
1675 Lower Water St
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Great history lessons!

Essentials

One of the closest grocery stores.
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Atlantic Superstore
6141 Young St
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One of the closest grocery stores.
Grocery store near by.
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Sobeys Mumford Rd
6990 Mumford Rd
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Grocery store near by.
If you have a costco membership stock up on your bulk items here!
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Costco Wholesale
230 Chain Lake Dr
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If you have a costco membership stock up on your bulk items here!

Shopping

Large mall with many national brands.
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Halifax Shopping Centre
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Large mall with many national brands.
Big Box stores and outlet shopping
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Dartmouth Crossing
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Big Box stores and outlet shopping
Big box stores, Grocery stores and more
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Bayer's Lake
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Big box stores, Grocery stores and more
Closest drugstore
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Shoppers Drug Mart
6139 Quinpool Rd
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Closest drugstore

Arts & Culture

Large movie theater including IMAX theaters.
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Scotiabank Theatre Halifax
190 Chain Lake Dr
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Large movie theater including IMAX theaters.
One of the oldest theaters in Halifax this one screen theater still has the charm and character from when it was first built. On a nice night it is walking distance.
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Cineplex Cinemas Oxford
6408 Quinpool Rd
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One of the oldest theaters in Halifax this one screen theater still has the charm and character from when it was first built. On a nice night it is walking distance.
Looking for a fun activity with the family? Horseback riding, sleigh/wagon rides, and more!
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Hatfield Farm
1840 Hammonds Plains Rd
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Looking for a fun activity with the family? Horseback riding, sleigh/wagon rides, and more!