Guidebook for Halifax
Food Scene
Ardmore Tea Room
6499 Quinpool RdClassic old diner!
Armview Restaurant & Lounge
7156 Chebucto RdUpmarket, friendly diner!
Long time family run, hip coffee shop with great bites and excellent coffee!
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Steve O Reno's Cappuccino
1536 Brunswick StLong time family run, hip coffee shop with great bites and excellent coffee!
Excellent coffee and tea. Simply delicious treats made on location and books aplenty!
Trident Booksellers & Cafe
1256 Hollis StExcellent coffee and tea. Simply delicious treats made on location and books aplenty!
Cheerful and eclectic! Great selection of beverages and yummy eats! Very Friendly!
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Dilly Dally Coffee Cafe
6100 Quinpool RdCheerful and eclectic! Great selection of beverages and yummy eats! Very Friendly!
Cosy, hole in the wall, neighbourhood drop in! Very friendly!
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Narrow Espresso
5570 Fenwick StCosy, hole in the wall, neighbourhood drop in! Very friendly!
Multi-generational, iconic, coffee roaster and cafe. Beans to go, great coffee and treats. Very friendly and personable!
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Java Blend Coffee Roasters
6027 North StMulti-generational, iconic, coffee roaster and cafe. Beans to go, great coffee and treats. Very friendly and personable!
Le Bistro By Liz
1333 South Park StA touch of France! Relaxed and friendly!
Lion and Bright
2534 Agricola StUrban, hip upbeat atmosphere!
The most delicious vegetarian food! Warm, friendly environment!
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Heartwood
6250 Quinpool RdThe most delicious vegetarian food! Warm, friendly environment!
Popular spot! Creative Italian menu, great surrounds, on the go!
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La Frasca Cibi & Vini
5650 Spring Garden RdPopular spot! Creative Italian menu, great surrounds, on the go!
Trendy and fun! Great menu! Upbeat and friendly!
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2 Doors Down Food & Wine Halifax
1533 Barrington StreetTrendy and fun! Great menu! Upbeat and friendly!
Pleasant interior, delicious menu, great service, locally sourced!
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Chives Canadian Bistro
3000 Barrington StPleasant interior, delicious menu, great service, locally sourced!
Ristorante a Mano
1477 Lower Water StGreat Italian eatery! Nice location!
Bright, airy and spacious! Great tasty menu!
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Chabaa Thai Restaurant
1546 Queen StBright, airy and spacious! Great tasty menu!
Delicious, wood fired gourmet pizzas!
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Morris East Restaurant & Wine
5212 Morris StDelicious, wood fired gourmet pizzas!
Wasabi House
6403 Quinpool RdExcellent sushi! Cosy, busy and friendly!
Urban, contemporary and delicious food! Covered outdoor patio!
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Just Us Cafe
5896 Spring Garden RdUrban, contemporary and delicious food! Covered outdoor patio!
Henry House
1222 Barrington StClassic English fare style pub!
Drop in for refreshments, when visiting Lawrencetown beach!
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MacDonald House Tea Room & Crafts
4144 Lawrencetown RdDrop in for refreshments, when visiting Lawrencetown beach!
Drinks & Nightlife
Stillwell
1672 Barrington StHip beer-on-tap bar!
Great outdoor space! Dairy bar adds to the whole experience!
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Stillwell Beergarden
5688 Spring Garden RdGreat outdoor space! Dairy bar adds to the whole experience!
Great location! Great pub fare! Great atmosphere!
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The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse
5136 Prince StGreat location! Great pub fare! Great atmosphere!
Arts & Culture
Listed as one of the Top 10 building designs in the world! A great space for anyone and everything!
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Halifax Central Library
5440 Spring Garden RdListed as one of the Top 10 building designs in the world! A great space for anyone and everything!
Learn all about the Titanic and much more!
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I-Museum ye-Maritime ye-Atlantic
1675 Lower Water StLearn all about the Titanic and much more!
Always something new to learn about! Take the kids!
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I-Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
1747 Summer StAlways something new to learn about! Take the kids!
For those of you interested in learning about local artists such as Maud Lewis!
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Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
1723 Hollis StFor those of you interested in learning about local artists such as Maud Lewis!
Sightseeing
Military fortress!
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Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada
5425 Sackville StMilitary fortress!
Take a stroll along Halifax's Historic Waterfront! Places to sit, eat or take in a live performance!
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Halifax Waterfront
Lower Water StreetTake a stroll along Halifax's Historic Waterfront! Places to sit, eat or take in a live performance!
Parks & Nature
Site of the Oldest Victorian Gardens in North America!
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Halifax Public Gardens
Summer StreetSite of the Oldest Victorian Gardens in North America!
Lots of forest and harbour side walking trails! Great place to have a picnic!
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Point Pleasant Park
5530 Point Pleasant DrLots of forest and harbour side walking trails! Great place to have a picnic!
Popular spot to surf and swim!
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Lawrencetown Beach Provincial Park
Nova Scotia 207Popular spot to surf and swim!
Coastal trail protected by Nature Conservancy of Canada.
*Drive straight to Prospect Village, turn right onto Indian Point Rd (just before first bridge).
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High Head Trail
High Head TrailCoastal trail protected by Nature Conservancy of Canada.
*Drive straight to Prospect Village, turn right onto Indian Point Rd (just before first bridge).
Entertainment & Activities
Just a 5 minute walk from The Captain's Quarters!
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Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane
5657 Spring Garden RdJust a 5 minute walk from The Captain's Quarters!
Essentials
A great selection of fresh produce, baked goodies, ready to go gourmet foods and everyday groceries!
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Pete's Fine Foods
1515 Dresden RowA great selection of fresh produce, baked goodies, ready to go gourmet foods and everyday groceries!
Organic everything! Food to go, treats, smoothies, coffee and other health related products!
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Organic Earth Market
6487 Quinpool RdOrganic everything! Food to go, treats, smoothies, coffee and other health related products!
Sobeys Queen Street
1120 Queen StLocal supermarket!
Atlantic Superstore
6141 Young StLocal supermarket!
Bishop's Cellar
1477 Lower Water StreetBoutique liquor shop!
NSLC
3576 Novalea DrExpress liquor outlet!