A Taste of Nova Scotia's South Shore
Salt flies when we gather four of Atlantic Canada's best chefs for a seafood dinner.
The provincial art collection, housed in this downtown location and its counterpart in Yarmouth, comprises over 15,000 objects. It can be... Read more
Arts & Culture
Biscuit offers everything from clothes to cosmetics and gifts, including E-Z Chopsticks; spring-loaded like an oversize clothespin, they offer... Read more
Shops
Chef Craig Flinn – the author of Fresh & Local: Straight from Canadian Farms to Your Table, a cookbook on eating locally... Read more
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The first fortifications on Citadel Hill were built by the British in the 1740s to protect the strategic harbour from the French. The current... Read more
Landmarks
This multidisciplinary space housing a gallery and artists’ studios encourages its diverse tenants to share their ideas and ultimately... Read more
Arts & Culture
Although we generally prefer our onion rings a little on the greasy ghetto side, we admit that the upscale tempura version at Cut, served... Read more
Restaurants
The penthouse meeting rooms, with gorgeous views over the harbour, are always busy – a sure sign of the hotel’s thoughtful professionalism.... Read more
The unpretentious food – like Maritime seafood chowder or Italian sausage and prawn medley – combined with a friendly atmosphere... Read more
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A combination of salon, café and gallery, this space provides a truly multidimensional cultural experience. The salon offers hair/colour... Read more
Arts & Culture
Stanfield International Airport is located about 30 minutes inland from the coast; a cab is $53 plus tip. A better, if slower, option is the Airporter, a shuttle between the airport and Halifax and Dartmouth for $19.50 one-way or $36 round-trip; it runs once an hour or so and stops at major hotels.
This hot spot, found in the Prince George Hotel, is a perfect choice for the stylish and adventurous eater. The seductively curvy decor reflects... Read more
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In this inviting space on the northwest corner of the Halifax Common city park, Jane (she’s a real person) has made a name for herself... Read more
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You can call it donair or you can call it gyro, but we just call it plain delicious. These hearty pita sandwiches are made with slices from... Read more
Restaurants
Located on the waterfront, this museum contains everything you might ever want to know about the city’s maritime past. But this isn’t... Read more
Arts & Culture
Lip-smacking-good wood-fired pizzas, a small but smart wine selection and an abundance of local fare make this intimate room worthy of the... Read more
Restaurants | Bars
Come meet one of the city’s oldest and most esteemed living mascots – Gus, the museum’s resident 88-year-old gopher tortoise,... Read more
Arts & Culture
A stunning bar topped with glowing white onyx is the centrepiece of this sleek urban lounge. Mojitos are beloved here, with an entire menu... Read more
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The quintessential Nova Scotia fishing village – located 45 minutes south of the city – features a postcard-perfect lighthouse... Read more
Landmarks
This immigration museum occupies the site and the buildings that used to be the gateway through which 1.5 million new Canadians entered the... Read more
Landmarks
Shopping at this spacious store can be as intoxicating as the stock it carries – from La Clandestine Absinthe to hard-to-find beers... Read more
Shops
$2.25 will take you up and down the main arteries on city buses, and the ferry ride over to Dartmouth is as good as any harbour tour.
halifax.ca/metrotransitSaege offers an elemental experience in a cool, earthy solarium that features a waterfall and stone fireplace. The Maritime fettuccine boasts... Read more
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Forward-looking designs from Canadian creators rub shoulders with larger and smaller items from international players. While a sleek modern... Read more
Shops
For a city with a vibrant food culture – and one that sits alongside an ocean, no less – Halifax’s sushi scene seems kind... Read more
Restaurants
Illuminated signs on Halifax taxi roofs are no indication that the cars are actually empty, though available cabs are easily found outside hotels or at stands. Casino Taxi is a reliable choice if you’re having trouble finding a cab on the street.
Casino Taxi: 902-429-6666
Chef Maurizio serves up North American food with an Italian soul at this Bishop’s Landing star eatery. Handmade ravioloni stuffed with... Read more
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With over 30 years on the local scene, this is the premier spot for those who insist on the best of Atlantic seafood, including lobster, fresh... Read more
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Occupying a trio of heritage townhouses on Morris Street, the boutique hotel is within shouting distance of the historic waterfront and –... Read more
A popular spot with the city’s younger crowd, this pub focuses on local flavours – think fishcakes and pan-fried haddock –... Read more
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Overlooking the Victorian Public Gardens, this historic hotel brims with classic ambience. It’s located right around the corner from... Read more
Terracotta hues in the rooms and wood-lined elegance in the lobby make for a refined hotel experience. The Terrace Restaurant is the place... Read more
This is the kind of place where you can imagine Captain Ahab himself rolling up to the bar and regaling patrons with tales of adventure on... Read more
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The Westin’s polished look is pure urban chic. A former CN rail hotel, it retains the original character in the architecture and harbour... Read more
Following the massive, cult-like success of its Dartmouth location across the harbour, this café now has a second location in Halifax’s... Read more
Bakeries / Cafés
Salt flies when we gather four of Atlantic Canada's best chefs for a seafood dinner.
On Cape Breton’s North Shore, we cook up a paella dinner that simmers with Nova Scotia’s best ingredients.
With a wood-fired oven imported from Naples, Morris East has a reputation for some of the best pizza on the peninsula. What people aren’...

