The Official Halifax Visitor Guide 2020

HALIFAX HIGHLIGHTS 2020

OFFICIAL

VISITOR GUIDE

HANDPICKED

HALIFAX

EXPERIENCES LOCAL. AUTHENTIC.

EXCEPTIONAL.

DISCOVER HALIFAX’S 9 REGIONS 2020

EVENTS CALENDAR, WALKING MAPS AND

SO MUCH MORE HALIFAX AERIAL VIEW FEATURING HALIFAX CITADEL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

DISCOVERHALIFAXNS.COM

Halifax is a large, coastal region in Nova Scotia, Canada. Surrounded by seascapes and picturesque lakes, Halifax is the perfect balance of hip and historic, with experiences as diverse as the visitor’s imagination.

Whether you are looking to sample craft beer or classic lobster, surf North Atlantic swells, or quietly connect with our pristine coastal wilderness, we have memories waiting to be made. Our diverse region is evolving and there’s never been a better time to visit. Come see why everyone is talking about Halifax.

DID YOU KNOW? The Halifax Harbour is one of the deepest and largest natural, ice-free harbours in the world, ranked alongside Sydney, Australia and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Halifax boasts one of the world’s longest waterfront boardwalks. The promenade runs for 10 city blocks and is visited by 2 million people each year.

Halifax leases the beloved Point Pleasant Park from the British for one shilling a year and has a 999-year lease!

CNN featured Halifax’s Central Library in its list of “10 Eye-Popping New Buildings” in 2014.

The Fairview Lawn Cemetery has the world’s largest collective group of graves from the Titanic tragedy.

What’s more, the graves are aligned to form the curved “hull” of a ship.

The #1-rated Halifax attraction on TripAdvisor is the Halifax Public Gardens, one of the finest surviving examples of a Victorian garden in North America.

The Halifax Citadel National Historic Site is the most visited National Historic Site in Canada. The practice of firing a daily “noon gun” began in 1856 and continues to this day.

It has been more than a century since the Great Halifax Explosion of 1917; the largest man-made detonation prior to the atomic bomb of 1945 in Hiroshima, Japan.

Civil rights pioneer and former resident of Halifax’s North End, Viola Desmond, is featured on the Canadian $10 bill.

A NOTE FROM

MAYOR

MIKE SAVAGE As Mayor of the Halifax Regional Municipality, I look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful port city and our many special coastal communities. Halifax is the heart of Atlantic Canada — a world class destination with a laid-back sensibility and a legendary history of welcoming people.

HALIFAX VISITOR GUIDE 2020

TripAdvisor named Halifax one of the “Top 10 Global Destinations on the Rise” in 2018, based on positive traveller reviews. The review placed Halifax at #4 in the world!

WELCOME

VIEW OF GEORGES ISLAND FROM THE HALIFAX SEAPORT FARMERS’ MARKET ROOFTOP

We love sharing local experiences with visitors because it gives us the chance to live them anew, with our characteristic Maritime pride. Whether it’s your first visit or it has been a while since your last trip, we welcome you to visit new restaurants and attractions as well as old favourites that have shaped so many happy memories.

Please plan to come see us soon. And when you do, be sure to ask a local for advice and find out what Halifax means to them. You’ll be glad you did.

3

GUIDE TO THE GUIDE

NEW:

LOOK OUT FOR QR CODES Get quick access to more information online without having to type a web address.

1.

Simply open the camera app from your home screen, lock screen or settings. Your device will recognize the QR code and a notification will appear.

2. Tap the notification to open the website associated with

the QR code.

This Guide is available for free download on your tablet or phone, giving you complete access on the go — just scan the QR code above.

THE WAVE AT THE HALIFAX WATERFRONT

05 GETTING HERE & GETTING AROUND The best ways to get to and around Halifax, plus tips for travelling to and from the airport.

06 TOP 10 REASONS TO VISIT IN 2020 Learn about the top 10 most spectacular reasons to visit.

08 EVENTS IN HALIFAX

Plan your trip using our calendar of can’t miss events for 2020.

10 THINGS TO SEE & DO

Whether it’s your first or 20th visit to Halifax, there is always something new to experience!

21 EAT & DRINK

Let us show you the best places to eat and drink in Halifax and what to order.

26 SHOPPING

Shop Halifax’s world-class retail scene. Plus: score made-in-Halifax souvenirs at these local shops.

28 CRUISE GUEST HIGHLIGHTS

Hit the essentials with this single-day guide to Halifax’s best experiences.

30 REGIONS

More to discover: experience Halifax’s nine unique regions.

47 LISTINGS

Explore recommended accommodations, restaurants, attractions, outdoor activities, shopping, tours and more.

ROAD TRIP

Driving to Halifax is simple! Whether you’re driving from Atlantic Canada or further west, you will arrive via the Trans-Canada Highway. Driving via the ferries from the United States or New Brunswick is also an easy trip using our Provincial Highways.

TAKE TO THE SKY

Halifax has one international airport, the award-winning Halifax Stanfield International Airport, located just 30-40 minutes from Downtown Halifax. See page 32-33 for details. halifaxstanfield.ca

TIPS ON TRAVELLING TO AND FROM THE AIRPORT

• It takes about 30-40 minutes to get from the airport to downtown Halifax.

• Take the MetroX Airport Bus (route #320) for just $4.25 (exact change). Drop-off and pick-up locations include: Fall River, Downtown Dartmouth and Downtown Halifax.

• Hop on the Halifax Airport Shuttle service to downtown Halifax, available seasonally, for $22 one-way and $40 return. | maritimebus.com/halifax-airport-shuttle • Head to the lower level of the airport to rent a car.

You’ll need $1 for the bridge toll (exact change) if you’re heading to Halifax via Dartmouth.

RIDE THE RAIL

• Take a taxi or limo right from the airport to downtown Halifax for $55 - $65.

THE NO FUSS BUS

GETTING AROUND

VIA Rail Canada offers a trans-continental connection with Western Canadian cities and some US destinations. | viarail.ca

Maritime Bus provides passenger service across most of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and Quebec, all of which will connect you to Halifax. | maritimebus.com

CRUISE INTO HALIFAX

Halifax is a three-season cruise port, welcoming vessels in late spring, summer and fall. See page 28-29 for a cruise stopover guide. | cruisehalifax.ca

WALK THE STREETS

Downtown Halifax is compact and walkable. To get from one end to the other, check out discoverhalifaxns.com /plan/maps.

USE YOUR CAR OR RENT

Drive along the coast or across one of Halifax Harbour’s bridges. For rentals, we recommend AVIS. | avis.ca

RIDE THE PUBLIC TRANSIT SYSTEM

Halifax Transit (see page 12) is Halifax’s public bus and ferry service provider. | halifax.ca/transportation/halifax-transit

CALL A CAB, LIMO OR GROUP CHARTER Take a cab with Casino Taxi (902-429-6666) or Yellow Cab (902-420-0000). Book a limo with Woods Limousine Service | woodslimo.com or World Class Executive Transportation | nslimo.ca. Book a group charter with Coach Atlantic Transportation Group. coachatlanticgroup.com

HOP ON HOP OFF CITY TOUR

Travel the city aboard a vintage Double Decker bus! hohohalifax.ca

RIDE YOUR BIKE & MORE

HALIFAX VISITOR GUIDE 2020

GETTING HERE

Rent a bike from I Heart Bikes | iheartbikeshfx.com.

Find new and secondhand bikes at The Bike Pedaler | thebikepedaler.ca. Try out something different at Segway Nova Scotia. | segwayns.com

SEASONAL WATER TAXI

Head across the Halifax Harbour by sea with Water Taxi Halifax (902-414-7689). | watertaxihalifax.ca 5

10

TOP IN

2020

BEST TRIP EVER!

Halifax is a vibrant, year-round destination with exciting activities happening around every corner.

Here are the top 10 most spectacular reasons to visit in 2020. See page 8 for a full list of signature Halifax events happening in 2020. Share your adventures on social media using #discoverhalifax

WEEK

MARCH 26 - APRIL 1 This is an event no Haligonian would miss, where Halifax eateries showcase their most creative burger offerings. The specials are often one-time-only offers that aren’t normally on the menu and with vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, there is something for everyone. burgerweek.co

IIHF ICE HOCKEY

WOMEN’S

W ORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2020

JUNE 5 - 14 Our love for the ocean runs deep and this sentiment is especially strong during the first week of June each year as we celebrate Oceans Week HFX; a week-long calendar of events centered around the internationallyrecognized World Oceans Day on June 8th. Events across the Halifax region include trivia nights, documentary screenings, zero-waste workshops, beach clean-ups and more!

FARMERS' MARKETS If you’re looking to experience local culture, a farmers’ market is a fantastic place to start. It’s also a great way to support local, small-scale farmers and artisans and enjoy freshly-prepared food!

Several are open year-round; highlights include: Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market (Downtown Halifax) Halifax Brewery Farmers’ Market (Downtown Halifax)

MARCH 31 - APRIL 10

Halifax Forum Farmers’ Market (North-End Halifax)

Mark your calendars sports fans! Team Canada opens this 21-game tournament against Finland, the defending silvermedallist, on March 31, 2020.

The 2020 IIHF Ice Hockey Women’s World Championship presents an incredible opportunity to encourage all young women to chase their dreams, and there’s nothing like representing your country’s flag on home soil.

Hubbards Barn Farmers’ Market (Peggy’s Cove Coastal Region)

iihf.com/en/events/2020/ww #ItsOurTime

WEEK HFX

oceansweek.ca @oceansweekhfx

MAY

HALIFAX BURGER

OCEANS

Alderney Landing Farmers’ Market (Downtown Dartmouth) discoverhalifaxns.com/ halifax-farmers-markets

CANADA

DAY IN

HALIFAX JULY 1 How will you celebrate Canada’s 153rd birthday? Whether you’re looking for an early morning activity or you’re ready to party into the wee hours, we have plenty of ways to celebrate! Choose from pancake breakfasts, festivals, live music and free concerts, parades, and spectacular fireworks.

LOCAL TIP: Check out the Canada Day Celebrations at the Museum of Immigration at Pier 21! The Museum curates a full day of activities including a multicultural fair, free of charge. discoverhalifaxns.com/ canada-day

Photo Credit: @jeppyphotos

FISHERMAN’S

COVE

AUGUST

AMERICAN

INDIGENOUS

GAMES (NAIG) JULY 12 - 18 The countdown is on. This July, Halifax will host the 2020 North American Indigenous Games — the largest multi-sport and cultural event ever to take place in Atlantic Canada! Over 5000 indigenous youth will compete in 17 sports from basketball and lacrosse to archery, alongside a cultural celebration of dance, songs, music, art and teachings.

Friends will be made, games will be played and culture shared.

fishermanscove.ca

HALI FOR THE

HOLIDAYS NOVEMBER - DECEMBER

ALEXANDER

KEITH’S

BREWERY:

200TH ANNIVERSARY

naig2020.com @NAIG2020HFX

If you haven’t experienced the holiday season in Halifax, mark it on your must-experience list! Start with the 25th annual Holiday Parade of Lights in Downtown Halifax. This locally-loved tradition is the perfect opportunity to make memories and the parade is just the beginning! Visit Halifax for a season of festive fun: tree lightings, concerts and special events, wintertime hikes, craft markets and local shopping, cozy pubs and restaurants, and course, Santa sightings! discoverhalifaxns.com/ holidays-in-halifax

OCTOBER 2020

40TH ANNUAL FIN ATLANTIC INTERNATIONAL

FILM FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 17 - 24 2020 marks the 40th Anniversary of the FIN Atlantic International Film Festival, the largest of its kind in Atlantic Canada. In addition to celebratory activities, the Festival will showcase close to 200 films in over 120 screenings, galas, receptions and special events.

2019 was one of the most exciting years in the history of the Atlantic Film Festival with a variety of high-profile celebrity guests in attendance, including Ellen Page and Willem Dafoe. Don’t miss your chance to take in an inspiring epic, or experience a chance celebrity sighting, right here in Halifax.

Alexander Keith’s beer has been synonymous with Halifax since 1820 — you simply can’t make a trip without visiting this iconic brewery. Beautifully restored, Alexander Keith’s Brewery is one of Halifax’s top attractions where visitors can get a behind-thescenes look at small batch brewing while enjoying live music from some of Halifax’s most talented musicians, and of course, plenty of samples.

Join in the fun this October when the brewery celebrates its 200th anniversary. Cheers to a “Real Nova Scotian Good Time!” alexanderkeithsbrewery.com/tour

BONUS HFX BUCKET LIST PASS Save up to 60% on Halifax’s top attractions with The HFX Bucket List Pass, an all-access pass that helps you make the most of your visit to the city (available May through October). Choose from a 24, 48 or 72-hour pass and start checking attractions off your list. Included with the pass is the Hop On Hop Off City Tour that makes scheduled stops at each HFX Bucket List Pass location.

HALIFAX VISITOR GUIDE 2020

NORTH

Just a 15-minute drive from Alderney Landing in Downtown Dartmouth, this 200-year-old restored fishing village and active wharf is an awesome way to spend a day by the water, open seasonally. Start with free parking and a visit to the Heritage Centre; then explore the boardwalk’s brightly-coloured shops and eateries with fresh, no-fuss seafood, local folk art and souvenirs. Chartered boats are also available for deep sea fishing tours and for transportation to the nearby McNabs Island.

bucketlistpass.ca

finfestival.ca

7

EVENTS IN HALIFAX

With legendary festivals and events happening all year long, it’s easy to see why Halifax is a year-round destination. Come celebrate with us and experience Halifax’s buzzing urban energy. It’s a vibe like no other! | discoverhalifaxns.com/events

Share your adventures using #discoverhalifax

FEBRUARY

FEB 1 - 29

FEB 7 - 9

Dine Around

Dartmouth Ice Festival

FEB 14 - 17

FEB 20

FEB 26 - 29

Sackville Snow Days Festival

Savour Food & Wine Show

NSLC Festival of Whiskey

MAR 26 - APR 1

MAR 31 - APR 10

APR

Halifax Burger Week

IIHF Ice Hockey Women’s World Championship 2020

Nova Scotia Craft Beer Month

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon

Nova Scotia Craft Beer Festival

JUN 6 - 7

MAY 15 - 17

APR 22 - 25 Ha!ifax Comedy Fest

MAR 21

JUNE

Cold Waters Seafood Festival

JUL 1

JUN 6 - 8

JUN 27 - JUL 4

Drink Atlantic Cocktail Festival

Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo

JUL 3 - 5

JUL 7 - 12

JUL 8 - 19

JUL 12 - 18

Halifax Ribfest

Halifax Jazz Festival

Peggy's Cove Festival of the Arts

North American Indigenous Games (NAIG)

JUL 16 - 26

JUL 18

JUL 24 - 26

JUL 29 - AUG 3

Halifax Pride Festival

Halifax Pride Parade

Nova Multifest

Halifax International Busker Festival

Photo Credit: @emmaonadventures

JULY

Canada Day in Halifax and Dartmouth

SEPTEMBER

AUG 15

AUG 16

Halifax Seaport Cider & BeerFest

Atlantic Canada Harmonica Festival

Clam Harbour Beach Sandcastle Competition

SEP 17 - 24

SEP 23 - 26

OCT 2 - 3

FIN Atlantic International Film Festival

NSLC Festival of Wines

OCTOBER

OCT 15 - 17

OCT 21 - 24

OCT 23 - 25

Nocturne: Art At Night

Halifax Pop Explosion

Hal-Con

NOV 12 - 18

NOV 21

Halifax Taco Week

Chronicle Herald Holiday Parade of Lights

Halifax Oyster Festival

NOVEMBER

DEC 31

DECEMBER

New Year's Eve at Grand Parade

W L NEOTE H

ON STAGE August 4 - 30, 2020 NEPTUNETHEATRE.COM

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES HALIFAX-DARTMOUTH Easily accessible from the Halifax Stanfield International Airport and conveniently located in the heart of the Burnside Industrial Park, just minutes away from the RBC Centre and Dartmouth Crossing Shopping.

Ian Sherwood, Celia Koughan, Malia Rogers, and Karen Lizotte in the 2018 production of The Argyle Street Kitchen Party. Photo by Stoo Metz.

a musical east coast experience CONCEIVED AND CREATED BY JEREMY WEBB & IAN SHERWOOD

HALIFAX VISITOR GUIDE 2020

AUGUST

AUG 7 - 8

IHG® Rewards Club member Free Parking | Free Wi-Fi | 24-Hour Fitness Centre Pool with Splash Pad | Free Express Start Buffet Breakfast Daily 335 JOHN SAVAGE AVENUE 902-431-1122 | HIEXPRESS.COM/HALIFAXNS

9

Lowe SANDS AT SALTER

Discovery Centre Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market

Boardwalk

Free Wi-Fi is available on the Halifax waterfront.

HALIFAX WATERFRONT HIGHLIGHTS

The waterfront will always top the list of places to love in Halifax. Bustling with locals and visitors alike, there’s so much excitement and energy found on this boardwalk.

VISIT THE HALIFAX SEAPORT FARMERS’ MARKET

VISIT THE STUBBORN GOAT BEER GARDEN*

CHECK OUT THE “DRUNKEN LAMPPOSTS”

TOUR THE HARBOUR WITH AMBASSATOURS!*

On Saturday mornings, join locals for breakfast; relax on the rooftop patio and shop for locally-made and grown goods. | halifaxfarmersmarket.com

Designed by Chris Hanson and Hendrika Sonnenberg in 2013, this cheeky installation near Bishop’s Landing became a popular photo-op on the Halifax waterfront.

RENTAL ACTIVITIES*

Try something new with Segway Nova Scotia segwayns.com. Cycle the city with I Heart Bikes iheartbikeshfx.com.

RELAX ON A HAMMOCK*

The hammocks are the perfect place for passersby to “take five” while enjoying the easy-breezy east coast lifestyle.

*Seasonal

Salter St

Terminal Rd

Hollis St

BISHOP’S LANDING

Marginal Rd

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

Morris St

South St

THINGS TO SEE AND DO

Barrington St

Cool drinks, sea breeze, live music, and waterfront views — find it all at The Stubborn Goat Beer Garden. stubborngoatbeergarden.ca

Enjoy a wide range of experiences with Ambassatours Gray Line including the Harbour Hopper Tour, Culinary Experiences, Family Fun and Adventure, Coastal Exploring, Tall Ship Sailing and more! | ambassatours.com

SALT YARD*

Between Salter and Sackville Streets you’ll find roughly a dozen food and retail kiosks, pop-up events and live music, the occasional concert, cool murals and several adorable painted octopus bollards right at the water’s edge.

EAT ON A PATIO*

There is nothing better than a bite and cold beverage on a sunny patio with harbour views. To get you started, check out The Bicycle Thief | bicyclethief.ca, Pickford & Black | pickfordblack.com or Stone’s Throw. facebook.com/stonesthrowpatio.

George St

Prince St

Granville St

Casino Nova Scotia

HISTORIC PROPERTIES

er Water St

Ferry CABLE WHARF Terminal

Dow ntow n Dar tmouth

W oo ds

ide

Visitor Information Centre

Fer ry r out e to

t

EXPLORE THE MARITIME HERITAGE DISTRICT

Small craft model ships and relics from the Titanic disaster, to the CSS Acadia, and HMCS Sackville ships, and The Last Steps display, the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is a marine history utopia. maritimemuseum.novascotia.ca

COMING IN 2020: QUEEN’S MARQUE

POINTS OF INTEREST MARITIME MUSEUM OF THE ATLANTIC

PLAYGROUND

CANADIAN MUSEUM OF IMMIGRATION AT PIER 21 FERRY TERMINAL

Check out the public outdoor space and exciting new retail and dining options at the waterfront’s newest district. | queensmarque.com

DISCOVERY CENTRE

HALIFAX MARRIOTT HARBOURFRONT

VISIT NOVASCOTIAN CRYSTAL

THE WAVE

CASINO NOVA SCOTIA

Watch master craftsmen turn molten crystal into stunning works of art (Monday to Friday) at NovaScotian Crystal, Canada’s only maker of mouthblown, hand-cut crystal. | novascotiancrystal.com

TAKE A PHOTO IN FRONT OF A MURAL

Keep up your Instagram game with a selfie in front of the ever-changing murals that surround the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel. | halifaxmarriott.com

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE

HALIFAX VISITOR GUIDE 2020

o

rry Fe

e ut ro

This content was produced in partnership with Develop Nova Scotia.

instagram developns #mywaterfront 11

BUS ROUTE #60

HEMLOCK RAVINE PARK

FISHERMAN’S COVE AND MCCORMACK’S BEACH 4 Government Wharf Road, Eastern Passage EASTERN SHORE REGION

NO CAR? NO PROBLEM!

Photo Credit: @ns.dronephotos

Approximately 45 minutes from downtown Halifax by bus, this 200-year old restored fishing village features brightlycoloured shops, local art and plenty of laid-back restaurants along a seaside boardwalk. Adjacent to Fisherman's Cove, McCormack's Beach Provincial Park has a long boardwalk with beautiful harbour views. It’s also the gateway to Lawlor and McNabs Islands.

THINGS TO DO

BEYOND DOWNTOWN HALIFAX BY BUS Take advantage of the reliable Halifax Transit system. Bus fare is $2.75 and kids under 12 ride free! | halifax.ca/transportation/ halifax-transit

REST ASSURED YOU’LL REST AFFORDABLY.

Accommodations from $599.95/night* *Includes wifi, parking, hot breakfast, and taxes.

Information/Reservations www.smu.ca/conferences 1.888.347.5555 stay@smu.ca

TAKE THE ALDERNEY FERRY

TO EXPLORE DOWNTOWN DARTMOUTH DOWNTOWN DARTMOUTH

The ferry is part of the Halifax Transit system and is integrated with bus services. Board at the Ferry Terminal on the Halifax Waterfront or at the Alderney Landing and the Woodside Ferry Terminals on the Dartmouth side. It’s just a short, 15-minute ride across the harbour. Take in the best views of the Halifax Harbour from the Dartmouth Waterfront, then scope out Portland Street’s unique shops and restaurants.

BUS ROUTE #25

SIR SANDFORD FLEMING PARK & THE DINGLE TOWER

BLUFF WILDERNESS TRAIL

Dingle Road (off Purcells Cove Road) WEST END HALIFAX REGION Photo Credit: @montgomery.picture

Visiting Halifax ?

BUS ROUTE: Take route #60 and get off at the bus stop on Shore Road before Francis Drive, near Government Wharf Road.

LOCAL EXPERTS Shout out to Trips by Transit! Organized by Dalhousie students, this group is a phenomenal resource for transit users looking for inspiration beyond the downtown core. tripsbytransit.ca @hfx.tripsbytransit

Walk the tree-lined, seaside paths and climb the Dingle Tower for stunning views of Halifax’s Northwest Arm. Approximately 45 minutes from downtown Halifax by bus, with an eco-friendly playground, a sandy beach area and plenty of picnic tables, this is a great spot to let your little ones run around.

BUS ROUTE: Hop off bus #25 at Purcells Cove Road after Colindale Street, which will get you close enough to walk.

BUS ROUTE #8

VISIT THE FAMOUS HEART-SHAPED POND AT HEMLOCK RAVINE PARK

Kent Avenue, Bedford BEDFORD/SACKVILLE REGION Approximately 45 minutes from downtown Halifax by bus, this beautiful park features a canopy of 300 year-old hemlock trees and a four km looped trail. Originally an oval, the pond was reshaped into a heart by Prince Arthur in honour of the love shared between his grandfather, Prince Edward, and his mistress for over 27 years.

BUS ROUTE: Take bus #8; get off at the bus stop on the Bedford Highway opposite Kent Avenue.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE One of Downtown Halifax’s most attractive qualities is its close proximity to nature. But don’t take our word for it, come and explore for yourself!

FEATURED

HIKES

BLUFF WILDERNESS TRAIL (Difficulty: Difficult) Peggy’s Cove Coastal Region

For experienced hikers, this diverse inland trail runs through ecologically sensitive barrens and woodlands with high peaks, allowing for amazing vistas of the surrounding lakes. Come prepared with water, a compass and be sure to dress in layers.

WE LOVE WHERE WE LIVE YOU WILL TOO.

SALT MARSH TRAIL (Difficulty: Easy-Moderate) Dartmouth/Cole Harbour

PENNANT POINT TRAIL AT CRYSTAL CRESCENT BEACH PROVINCIAL PARK (Difficulty: Moderate,

family-friendly) Peggy’s Cove Coastal Region An 11 km trail featuring three beautiful white sand beaches.

The first stretch is an easy walk along boardwalks, suitable for all abilities. Once you pass the second beach, it becomes more of a wilderness trail, best for experienced hikers.

MUSQUODOBOIT TRAILWAY — ADMIRAL LAKE TRAIL LOOP (Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult) Musquodoboit Valley The Musquodoboit Trailway is an abandoned railway with several sub-trails branching off of it, including the Admiral Lake Loop, a backwoods with a steep terrain, plentiful wildlife and awe-inspiring look-offs.

LOCAL EXPERTS

Halifax Trails is an incredible resource, fueled by word-of-mouth recommendations and tips. | halifaxtrails.ca @halifaxtrails

Let a local expert show you the hidden treasures of Nova Scotia’s South Shore. oakislandresort.ca/tours tours@oakislandresort.ca 902.627.2600

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TOURS ATLANTIC TOURS LIMITED Overnight city lights tour in Halifax DOWN EAST TOURS Private guiding services to outdoor must-sees FREEWHEELING ADVENTURES Bicycle, walking and hiking tours

TOP 3 LAKES

GREAT E.A.R.T.H. EXPEDITIONS Kayaking and hiking adventures

LAKE BANOOK

J FARWELL SAILING CO Sailing tours in Downtown Halifax

SACKVILLE LAKES PROVINCIAL PARK

NORSE COVE CAMPING & BOAT TOURS Kayak rentals and 100 Wild Islands boat tours

LONG LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK Peggy’s Cove Coastal Region

NOVA SCOTIA KAYAK & ATV OUTSIDE ADVENTURE TOURS Tours of Halifax’s outdoor hidden gems

GET OUT ON THE WATER!

NOVA SCOTIA HELICOPTERS TOURS Helicopter tours along Nova Scotia’s coastline

Dartmouth/Cole Harbour Region Bedford/Sackville Region

Rent a sea-doo to explore the Halifax Harbour on your own or take a guided tour of the Halifax Waterfront, Georges Island, McNabs Island, the Bedford Basin and more. Look to The Harbour Watercraft & Adventure Rentals. | theharbourwatercraft.com

HALIFAX VISITOR GUIDE 2020

Cole Harbour’s Salt Marsh Trail, where visitors can walk nine km across the water, is perhaps the most popular in the area. Go for the chance to feel like you’re walking on water.

PICTURE PERFECT TOURS Guided photo tours 13

7

ICONIC

HALIFAX ATTRACTIONS YOU CAN’T MISS

HALIFAX CITADEL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE & THE TOWN CLOCK 5425 Sackville Street, Downtown Halifax

The most visited National Historic Site in Canada, the Halifax Citadel and iconic Old Town Clock have stood watch over the city since 1803. Take a guided tour to learn about life in the trenches. halifaxcitadel.ca

HALIFAX WATERFRONT Lower Water Street, Downtown Halifax

The Halifax Waterfront is the #1 visited attraction in the province and it’s one of the

best ways to experience our bustling port city. Explore historic sites, unique shops, waterfront restaurants and major attractions while taking in stunning views of historic vessels, sailboats and visiting cruise ships.

ALEXANDER KEITH’S BREWERY 1496 Lower Water Street, Downtown Halifax

Learn about the man who started it all with an award-winning, immersive theatrical tour and of course, a sampling of Mr. Keith’s ales. alexanderkeithsbrewery.com

HALIFAX PUBLIC GARDENS Corner of Spring Garden Road & South Park Street, Downtown Halifax

Full of Victorian-era charm, the Public Gardens is an urban oasis with ornamental fountains, formal flower beds, peaceful ponds, a bandstand and a beautiful wrought iron entrance. halifaxpublicgardens.ca

PEGGY’S COVE Peggy’s Point Road, Peggy's Cove Coastal Region

Peggy’s Cove is home to one of the most photographed lighthouses in the world!

The red-and-white lighthouse, perched atop an expanse of rocks and overlooking the rolling Atlantic waves is an iconic Canadian image with a view you need to experience to fully appreciate. peggyscoveregion.com

CANADIAN MUSEUM OF IMMIGRATION AT PIER 21 1055 Marginal Road, Downtown Halifax

Pier 21, a National Historic Site, was the gateway to Canada for one million immigrants from 1928-1971, and a departure point for 500,000 Canadian military personnel during World War II. Today, it’s home to the Canadian Museum of Immigration. | pier21.ca

ART GALLERY OF NOVA SCOTIA 1723 Hollis Street, Downtown Halifax

The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia is Atlantic Canada’s largest art museum, featuring a permanent collection of nearly 19,000 pieces. Explore the work of celebrated Nova Scotian folk artist, Maud Lewis. artgalleryofnovascotia.ca

AUTHENTIC, UNIQUE, TOTALLY AWESOME VISITOR EXPERIENCES

SPEND A SATURDAY MORNING AT THE HALIFAX SEAPORT FARMERS’ MARKET Be a part of a locally-loved Saturday morning tradition. Come for a bounty of prepared goods, local produce, wine, beer and spirits, baked treats and handcrafted artisanal goods.

Photo Credit: @bernhard_dietz

From the well-known to the lesser known and with something for foodies, families, festival-goers and more, Handpicked Halifax is like having your own local guide.

Get inspired at handpickedhalifax.com

RIDE THE HARBOUR FERRY FROM HALIFAX TO DARTMOUTH Take a 15-minute ferry ride from Halifax to Dartmouth for just $2.75!

Expect amazing views that even locals can’t resist and in Downtown Dartmouth, don’t miss the trendy Portland Street.

SAMPLE THE FLAVOURS OF THE CITY ON THE EAT HALIFAX FOOD TOUR Experience Halifax’s exploding food scene and rich culinary culture while sampling local flavours and awardwinning Nova Scotia wines with an expert guide.

HIKE THE OCEAN-SIDE SALT MARSH TRAIL Loved by walkers, joggers, cyclists, snowshoers, and bird watchers alike, this spectacular wetlands is also close to the best beaches. Go for the chance to feel like you’re walking on water!

SHOP THE HISTORIC HYDROSTONE MARKET The vibrant and historic Hydrostone market is like a little slice of Europe in Halifax! The charming shops and elevated eateries, all with the same architectural style, contribute to a remarkable sense of time and place.

HALIFAX VISITOR GUIDE 2020

EXPERIENCE HANDPICKED HALIFAX Whether it’s your first time visiting or your hundredth, we’ve got you covered with Handpicked Halifax, a curated collection of the region’s very best experiences.

15

HALIFAX CENTRAL LIBRARY

FREE THINGS TO DO IN HALIFAX HALIFAX CENTRAL LIBRARY 5440 Spring Garden Road, Downtown Halifax

Halifax’s Central Library, said to resemble a stack of books, is totally instagrammable with free activities for all ages. halifaxcentrallibrary.ca See all of our libraries at halifaxpubliclibraries.ca.

DARTMOUTH COMMONS COMMUNITY PIZZA OVEN Leighton Dillman Park, Downtown Dartmouth

Bring all your pizza fixings to cook in a large, outdoor, wood-fired oven open every Thursday and Saturday from June through August. parkoven.ca

GRAND PARADE SQUARE & NEARBY CATHEDRALS

Downtown Halifax

Grand Parade Square is a vibrant gathering place with rainbowcoloured Adirondack chairs, picnic tables and live music seasonally! Check out the nearby cathedrals including St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Saint Mary’s Cathedral Basilica and St. Matthew’s United Church.

MARITIME MUSEUM OF THE ATLANTIC: TUESDAY NIGHTS 1675 Lower Water Street, Downtown Halifax

Canada’s largest and oldest maritime museum with over 20,000 photographs and

Photo Credit: @acorn_art_photography

artifacts related to the Titanic disaster. Admission is free on Tuesday nights from 5:008:00 pm. | maritimemuseum. novascotia.ca NOVA SCOTIA SPORT HALL OF FAME 1800 Argyle Street, Downtown Halifax

Home to more than 7,000 artifacts and photographs, this free attraction includes an exhibit celebrating the Pittsburgh Penguins Captain, Sidney Crosby. Here you’ll find the Crosby family dryer, an appliance that Crosby used for shooting practice in his family’s Cole Harbour basement. nsshf.com

LOCAL TIP: Check out The Emera Oval at the Halifax Commons for free ice skating or rollerblading! You can access free equipment rentals with a government issued ID. FORT NEEDHAM MEMORIAL PARK 5515 Stairs Place, North End Halifax

Haliax's North-End was almost completely destroyed by the Great Halifax Explosion of 1917. Today, visitors can explore the Halifax Explosion Memorial Bell Tower at Fort Needham Memorial Park for inspiring stories of courage and perseverance.

LOCAL TIP: Kids will love the Natural Playground, made of 90% recycled material, at Fort Needham Memorial Park.

COMFORT Stay in the heart of downtown Halifax surrounded by local dining hotspots, quaint shops, historic pubs and city landmarks all while being moments from the picturesque harbourfront and connected to the Halifax Pedway Link.

BOOK TODAY:

Come see Crystal in the Making.

5080 George Street, Halifax 1.888.977.2797 NovaScotianCrystal.com

1.833.357.8155

HOTELHALIFAX.CA

1990 Barrington Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 1P2

FAMILY-FRIENDLY

ACTIVITIES

HAVE FUN WHILE EXHAUSTING YOUR KIDS.

This top-rated tour travels through historic Halifax before making a big splash into the bustling harbour! You’ll learn fun Hali-facts and see the city’s highlights, all from your seat set 10-feet above the ground. harbourhopper.com ATLANTIC SPLASH ADVENTURE

1200 Lucasville Road, Bedford-Sackville

Family fun for kids of all ages can be found just 20 minutes from Downtown Halifax at Atlantic Splash Adventure!

With eight awesome waterslides, a kiddie splash pool, a ferris wheel, a carousel, batting cages, go-karts, bumper boats, rides for toddlers and more, this is an ideal spot for birthday parties, open June through September. splashadventure.ca MEMORY LANE HERITAGE VILLAGE

5435 Clam Harbour Road, Eastern Shore

This reproduction of a 1940s rural Nova Scotia village is complete with a general store, schoolhouse, church, workshop, gold prospecting complex, boat shop, garage and more. heritagevillage.ca

LOCAL TIP: The top floor of the Discovery Centre features a large model of Halifax’s iconic Old Town Clock on Citadel Hill. Take a selfie here with the kids!

THEODORE TOO TUGBOAT

1751 Lower Water Street, Downtown Halifax

Explore the Big Harbour with Halifax’s favourite tugboat, Theodore Too! A tour with Theodore is a fun way to experience Halifax and meet all of Theodore’s harbour friends.

Available weekends from May to October (daily in July and August). ambassatours.com/ family-fun-adventure LOCAL TIP: Check out the nearby Submarine Playground featuring a sea-themed slide, periscope and portholes, perfect for imaginary play.

COMFORT Stay in the heart of downtown Halifax surrounded by local dining hotspots, quaint shops, historic pubs and city landmarks all while being moments from the picturesque harbourfront and connected to the Halifax Pedway Link.

BOOK TODAY:

1.833.357.8154

THEBARRINGTONHOTEL.CA

1875 Barrington Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 3L6

HALIFAX VISITOR GUIDE 2020

5050 Salter Street, Downtown Halifax

Photo Credit: @k_ale

HARBOUR HOPPER TOUR

HATFIELD FARM

1840 Hammonds Plains Road, Bedford-Sackville

Hatfield Farm offers trail rides, riding lessons, wagon rides and sleigh rides in the wintertime.

There is also a petting zoo, playground and restaurant on site. | hatfieldfarm.ca THE DISCOVERY CENTRE 1215 Lower Water Street, Downtown Halifax

The Discovery Centre brings science, technology, engineering, arts and math to life through interactive and hands-on learning experiences that are fun for the whole family. thediscoverycentre.ca

THEODORE TOO TUGBOAT

Halifax | Peggy's Cove | Mahone Bay amospewter.com 1.800.565.3369

17

VIEW FROM HALIFAX CITADEL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES Immerse yourself in the fascinating cultural, maritime, and military heritage of a city founded in 1749.

MI’KMAQ CULTURE

AFRICAN NOVA SCOTIAN CULTURE

For ten thousand years, this rugged, sea-swept peninsula has been home to the Mi'kmaq people and our culture has been enriched with their art, song and dance, language and spirituality.

The story of Black Nova Scotians is one of many diverse groups.

The community of Africville, located along the Bedford Basin, was once home to many African Nova Scotians until it was demolished in the 1960s to make room for industrial expansion.

FEATURED EXPERIENCE Come experience the North American Indigenous Games, held in Halifax, on Mi’kmaw territory, this July 2020! For more, see page 6.

FEATURED EXPERIENCE Visit the Africville Museum where the community’s spirit, and the story of all Black Nova Scotians who called this area home, lives on. For more, see page 42. africvillemuseum.org.

GAELS & GAELIC HERITAGE

ACADIAN HERITAGE

From storytelling, humour, and customs to songs, step dancing, fiddle and pipe music, there are so many ways to learn about Gaels and Gaelic culture, traced back to both Scotland and Ireland.

The largest concentration of French-speaking people in Nova Scotia live in Halifax. Acadian culture infuses the region with its vibrant, jaunty rhythms and the romance of its history and language.

FEATURED EXPERIENCE Check out Neptune Theatre’s production of the Argyle Street Kitchen Party. A theatrical experience with a talented line-up of award-winning Celtic musicians. | neptunetheatre.com

FEATURED EXPERIENCE Visit the Acadian House Museum (seasonal) and tearoom (l’Acadie de Chezzetcook) where you’ll learn about Acadian history and experience the traditional Acadian way of life. | acadiedechezzetcook.ca/en

Stay at Dalhousie this summer and save for the things you really love in Halifax and Truro.

Our public accommodations, available between May and August of each year, feature private bedrooms, private washrooms, complimentary wireless Internet access, overnight parking and daily membership privileges to on-campus fitness facilities. With affordable nightly, weekly and monthly rates available for visitors, students, seniors, and Dalhousie alumni - we can’t wait to welcome you this summer!

stay.dal.ca

BOOK NOW ONLINE OR BY CALLING 1.855.DAL.STAY

PROFESSIONAL SPORTS HALIFAX HURRICANES

HALIFAX MOOSEHEADS

Halifax Hurricanes’ team captain and point guard, Cliff Clinkscales has led the team to three Atlantic Conference titles and one NBL Canada championship. Clinkscales has said of Halifax, “I love this city and all of our supporters!” | halifaxhurricanes.ca

In 2019, Halifax hosted the Memorial Cup Championship, a tournament for the winners of Canada’s three junior hockey leagues, and the city came alive with a massive show of support.

The clock ran out without a win and it goes without saying that this season is full of promise and high hopes. halifaxmooseheads.ca

BASKETBALL: DECEMBER-APRIL NATIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE OF CANADA VENUE: Scotiabank Centre, Downtown Halifax

SOCCER: APRIL - OCTOBER CANADIAN PREMIER LEAGUE VENUE: Wanderers Grounds (Sackville St. & Summer St.) Downtown Halifax At a Wanderers home game the European-like atmosphere is as exciting as the soccer itself. When the team scores, blue smoke catapults overhead, adding a spectacular visual to an already exciting moment. | hfxwanderersfc.canpl.ca LOCAL TIP: Join the “March to the Match” where fans rally at Rogers Square (1626 Grafton Street, Downtown Halifax) for an epic, pre-game walk to the Wanderers Ground.

HALIFAX THUNDERBIRDS - NEW!

LACROSSE: DECEMBER - JUNE THE NATIONAL LACROSSE LEAGUE VENUE: Scotiabank Centre, Downtown Halifax

The Thunderbirds are Halifax’s newest professional sports team.

If you’ve never seen indoor lacrosse, it’s fast, hard-hitting and fun.

The game has four, 15-minute quarters where two teams face off inside the confines of a typical ice hockey rink. Home games promise great music and an electric crowd. halifaxthunderbirds.com

Talent • Location • Cost • Innovation JOIN A CONNECTED, THRIVING BUSINESS COMMUNITY

HALIFAX VISITOR GUIDE 2020

HFX WANDERERS FC

HOCKEY: OCTOBER - MARCH QUEBEC MAJOR JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE VENUE: Scotiabank Centre, Downtown Halifax

Visit halifaxpartnership.com to see how we can help.

19

T:3.75 in

THE OSTRICH CLUB

Photo Credit: _@the_ostrichclub

Halifax has scores of innovative restaurants, making it easy to find a memorable bite. Our food scene has grown up, yet we haven’t lost our roots — it’s all about the lobster and a world-renowned experience awaits.

And don’t forget oysters and fresh fish & chips too!

V I E WS TH AT I N SPI R E .

T:5 in

EAT & DRINK

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel welcomes travelers to Nova Scotia’s capital city with luxury accommodations, an ideal waterfront location and convenient access to downtown Halifax’s top attractions.

TOP PLACES TO GET A LOBSTER ROLL

HALIFAX MARRIOTT HARBOURFRONT HOTEL 1919 UPPER WATER STREET HALIFAX B3J 3J5, CANADA 902.421.1700, MARRIOTT.COM/YHZMC

THE CANTEEN 22 Portland Street, Downtown Dartmouth

The signature “Crobster Roll” (seasonal) at this Top Chef Canada contestant’s restaurant packs a huge portion of finely-shredded lobster and delicious snow crab, dressed with truffle aioli. thecanteen.ca

EVAN’S FRESH SEAFOODS Alderney Landing, 2 Ochterloney Street, Downtown Dartmouth

Evan’s always keeps it fresh and local. You won’t want to miss their lobster roll served the Acadian Shore way with a warm, creamy sauce rather than cold mayo. evansfreshseafoods.com

THE ESQUIRE RESTAURANT 772 Bedford Highway, Bedford-Sackville Region

The Esquire’s lobster roll is known to be stuffed with covetable claw meat and the bun is perfectly toasted so it’s soft and steamy at the same time. | esquirerestaurant.ca

THE SOU’WESTER RESTAURANT AND GIFT SHOP 178 Peggy’s Point Road, Peggy’s Cove Coastal Region

Overlooking the worldrenowned Peggy’s Cove lighthouse, The Sou’Wester specializes in homestyle meals and its lobster roll is the real McCoy. Cap it off with one of their homemade desserts. peggys-cove.com

THE OSTRICH CLUB 5529 Young Street, North-End Halifax

Try their impeccable lobster roll served on a brioche bun with horseradish, tobiko dressing and a side of slaw. In this warm inviting space, pair it with one of their thoughtful cocktails. theostrichclub.ca LOCAL TIP: Craving Fish & Chips? Check out: The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse or Waterfront Warehouse.

And how about baby clams on pizza? Try it at Salvatore’s Pizzaiolo Trattoria.

1040558

ALEXANDER KEITH’S BREWERY TOUR

HALIFAX VISITOR GUIDE 2020

©2018 Marriott International, Inc. All rights reserved.

File Name: 1040558_4229_MHR_DiscoverHalifax_QP_Print_3.7

Client: Marriott Field Marketing Marsha #: YHZMC-2018-CCOE

Title: MHR_DiscoverHalifax_QP_Print_3.75x5 Trim: 3.75 in x 5 in

Media: Magazine

Links:

EXTERIOR BACK SUNRISE_SWOP.tif (CMYK; 1409 ppi; 21.29%; 42.6MB) advertising map.psd (CMYK; 675 ppi; 44.44%; 16.4MB) YHZMC_Primary_CMYK.eps (34.12%; 508KB)

Bleed: 0 in x 0 in Safety: 0 in x 0 in ICC: SWOP2006_Coated3v2.icc Workflow: CMYK

Publicatio

Take an unforgettable tour of Alexander Keith’s Original Brewery built in 1820. Experience real Nova Scotia good times with songs, stories and – of course – Our fine Variety of Beers.

Tour runs every 30 minutes daily June to the end of October & Weekends year-round.

All ages welcome. Call to confirm tour times or book online at keiths.ca

Call us: 902-455-1474 or 877-612-1820 Email us: keiths.brewery@gmail.com Book Online with us @ keiths.ca Visit us: 1496 Lower Water Street Halifax Steps from the waterfront.

ENJOY RESPONSIBLY. *TM/MC Keith’s Brewery.

21

LOBSTER DINNER & MORE

LOT SIX BAR & RESTAURANT

TOP SPOTS FOR A CLASSIC LOBSTER DINNER THE FIVE FISHERMEN RESTAURANT & GRILL 1740 Argyle Street, Downtown Halifax

The Five Fishermen serves a beautifully-presented lobster dinner and also offers lobster linguine and side dishes like lobster risotto. fivefishermen.com

THE PRESS GANG RESTAURANT AND OYSTER BAR 5218 Prince Street, Downtown Halifax

If you want to pull out the big guns, The Press Gang is the place to go for a high-end lobster dinner and a superb culinary experience topped with romantic candlelit tables and an exceptional wine list. | thepressgang.ca

THE SHORE CLUB*

250 Shore Club Road, Peggy’s Cove Coastal Region

Come hungry; the classic Lobster dinner at the Shore Club in Hubbarbs includes an all-you-can-eat salad bar, mussels, potato salad and your choice of dessert. | shoreclub.ca

BOONDOCKS RESTAURANT 6 Government Wharf Road, Eastern Shore

This beautiful family-run spot in Fisherman’s Cove serves a delicious, no fuss lobster dinner with all the fixings on their wrap-around patio overlooking a 180-degree ocean vista. boondocksrestaurant.ca

MURPHY’S RESTAURANT & PATIO 1751 Lower Water Street, Downtown Halifax

Located on the edge of the Halifax Waterfront, Murphy’s offers a casual, family-friendly lobster dinner with the sea breeze crossing through open windows. | ambassatours.com/restaurant LOCAL TIP: Get your oyster fix at: Edna, Gahan House Nova Centre, Lot Six Bar & Restaurant, Shuck Seafood & Raw Bar, and The Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar. *Seasonal

#1 Hotel in Dartmouth – Trip Advisor, 2019 Whether your travel is for play or work, or a bit of both, make the most of your time at the Delta Dartmouth. Treat yourself to a beautiful meal prepared by our executive chef or unwind with a craft beer in our cozy social room.

Enjoy our expansive ultra-modern wellness centre with premium equipment, on demand fitness classes, and a dedicated yoga studio. Relax and sleep well in our comfortable, contemporary deluxe rooms with free WiFi. Embrace family time with our indoor pool, sauna, hot tub and splash pad, sumptuous buffet breakfast and, on weekends, a decadent sundae bar. If shopping is on your mind, we are the closest premium hotel to Dartmouth Crossing and Mic Mac Mall.

Book now at deltadartmouth.com or 902.468.8888

LATE NIGHT EATS & BREAKFAST TREATS

northern watters

knitwear & tartan shop

LOOKING FOR LATE NIGHT EATS? TRY PIZZA CORNER. Pizza Corner at Blowers Street and Grafton Street in Downtown Halifax is a locally-loved landmark, named after its original three pizzerias. Today, it’s a bustling after-hours destination with plenty of late-night eating including Smoke's Poutinerie. | smokespoutinerie.com LOCAL TIP: Chances are you’ve tried a kebab, shawarma or gyro but there’s another player in the game — the Halifax donair.

Known as the official food of Halifax, the sweet and savory donair is a must-try and Pizza Corner is the place to start.

Home of 100% British Woolen Sweaters & Accessories Finest Canadian Crafts |Pottery Yarn | Mohair Socks | Preserves Blankets | Jewellery | Wooden Crafts Sheepskin Slippers | Scottish & Irish Paraphernalia First Nations & Deerskin Products AND SO VERY MUCH MORE......

BREAKFAST & BEYOND BLUENOSE II

1824 Hollis Street, Downtown Halifax

A reliable and delicious, downtown diner that locals love. Go for the “Mariner’s Special” if you’re feeling extra hungry. | bluenoseii.ca 1584 Argyle Street, Downtown Halifax

A charming, European-style menu with a wildly satisfying brioche french toast. | rcr.ca/restaurants/bistro-le-coq

CAFÉ GOOD LUCK

145 Portland Street, Downtown Dartmouth

Savour the house-made, maple-roasted butternut squash toast or buttery-soft scrambled eggs. | manualfoodanddrinkco.com/ goodluck

PORTLAND STREET CREPERIE 55 Portland Street, Downtown Dartmouth

Try the “bon matin” savoury crepe or the “fruit salsa” to satisfy a sweet tooth. | portlandstreetcreperie.com

EDNA

2053 Gottingen Street, North-End Halifax

Edna’s dreamy interior and stacked brunch menu are totally instagrammable. For the full Edna experience, try a signature brunch cocktail. | ednarestaurant.com

BLACK SHEEP

1 - 8 0 0 - 5 6 5 - 9 6 6 5 | w w w. n w k n i t w e a r. c o m

SWEET TREATS DEE DEE’S ICE CREAM North-End Halifax

ROUSSEAU CHOCOLATIER Downtown Halifax

RUM RUNNERS RUM CAKE FACTORY Downtown Halifax

SUGAH! CONFECTIONARY & ICE CREAM Downtown Halifax

VANDAL DOUGHNUTS

Downtown Halifax & Downtown Dartmouth

WAFFLE LOVE North-End Halifax

1569 Dresden Road, Downtown Halifax

Come for the show-stopping focaccia french toast with lemon thyme ricotta, blueberry lavender jam, candied pecans, poached pears and double-smoked bacon. | blacksheephalifax.com

VEGAN &

PLANT-BASED DINING

HALIFAX VISITOR GUIDE 2020

BISTRO LE COQ

HEARTWOOD RESTAURANT North-End Halifax

ENVIE: A VEGAN KITCHEN North-End Halifax VANDAL DOUGHNUTS

THE WOODEN MONKEY

Downtown Halifax & Downtown Dartmouth

23

THE BICYCLE THIEF

FINE DINING

HALIFAX’S BEST THE BICYCLE THIEF

1475 Lower Water Street, Downtown Halifax

Enjoy the buzz-worthy atmosphere, impeccable service and a divine menu with perfect al dente pasta. Grab a blanket and sit on the patio for a magical Waterfront dining experience. bicyclethief.ca

IL TRULLO

67 King’s Wharf Place, #102, Downtown Dartmouth

Traditional and innovative southern Italian dining in a warm atmosphere where soft music complements an almost entirely handmade menu. | iltrullo.ca

LA FRASCA CIBI & VINI

5650 Spring Garden Road, Downtown Halifax

A welcoming place that brings new and old together for high-end dining and socializing. | lafrasca.ca

LITTLE OAK BAR

1475 Lower Water Street, Downtown Halifax

Sophisticated with a New York vibe, the ever-changing, tapas-style menu perfectly compliments a staggering roster of wines and craft cocktails. And it was named one of Canada’s Best Restaurants in 2018 and 2019. | littleoakbar.ca

AGRICOLA STREET BRASSERIE 2540 Agricola Street, North-End Halifax

The indulgent menu is inspired by French home-style cooking with seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients. | rcr.ca/restaurants/ agricola-street-brasserie LOCAL TIP: Visit The Carleton, a landmark live music venue, for an elevated take on happy hour with shareable plates. thecarleton.ca

FOOD & DRINK TOURS* LOCAL TASTING TOURS

Explore delicious tastings from locally-owned eateries on these short walking tours. | localtastingtours.com

TASTE HALIFAX FOOD & BEER TOURS

Go on a food and craft beer tasting adventure around the city on the Halifax Beer Bus! | halifaxfoodtours.com

GRAPE ESCAPES NOVA SCOTIA WINE TOURS

Enjoy a drive to the Annapolis Valley to experience three award-winning wineries. | novascotiawinetours.com *Seasonal

SEASIDE MAGIC

5 minutes from Peggy’s Cove | Open Year Round 1.866.823.2160 | oceanstoneresort.com

CRAFT BEER & CIDER

DOWNTOWN DARTMOUTH 2 9 7

4 3

If you are looking for a baptism-by-fire Halifax experience, look no further than a flight at a craft brewery or cidery or better yet, plan to tour them all!

10

e dsid y Woo r r e F

1

2 CROWS BREWING CO. Downtown Halifax 2crowsbrewing.com

5

2.

BRIGHTWOOD BREWERY Downtown Dartmouth brightwoodbrewery.com

3.

BOXING ROCK BREWING CO. North-End Halifax boxingrock.ca

4.

CHAIN YARD URBAN CIDERY North-End Halifax chainyardcider.com

5.

GAHAN HOUSE NOVA CENTRE Downtown Halifax halifax.gahan.ca

6.

GARRISON BREWING CO. Downtown Halifax garrisonbrewing.com

7.

GOOD ROBOT BREWING CO. North-End Halifax goodrobotbrewing.ca

8.

LAKE CITY CIDER HOUSE Downtown Dartmouth lakecitycider.ca

9.

NEW SCOTLAND BREWING CO. Downtown Dartmouth newscotlandbrewing.ca

10.

PROPELLER BREWING CO. North-End Halifax drinkpropeller.ca

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX

6

EXPLORE CRAFT BEER OPTIONS OFF THE BEATEN PATH…

And while you’re at it, see all the region has to offer!

11.

NINE LOCKS BREWING CO. Dartmouth ninelocksbrewing.ca

12.

OFF TRACK BREWING Bedford-Sackville Region offtrackbrewing.ca

13.

SOBER ISLAND BREWING CO. Sheet Harbour, Eastern Shore soberislandbrewing.ca

14.

SPINDRIFT BREWING CO. Dartmouth spindriftbrewing.com

15.

THE HARBOUR BREWING CO. Sheet Harbour, Eastern Shore facebook.com/craftharourbeer

16.

UPSTREET BBQ & BREWHOUSE Dartmouth upstreetbbqbrewhouse.com

This content was produced in partnership with the Craft Brewers Association of Nova Scotia.

HALIFAX VISITOR GUIDE 2020

1.

8

Alderney Ferry

BOOM

NORTH END HALIFAX

25

RETAIL

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO

HALIFAX SHOPPING

There’s a reason why Halifax is known as Atlantic Canada’s shopping capital. From world-class shopping centres to madein-Halifax items, read on for what you’ll find and where.

SHOPPING MALLS & OUTLETS HALIFAX SHOPPING CENTRE 7001 Mumford Rd, West End Halifax

Newly renovated with more than 170 stores, Halifax Shopping Centre is Atlantic Canada’s largest mall, home to the best brand name and exclusive stores. | halifaxshoppingcentre.com

DARTMOUTH CROSSING

34 Logiealmond Close, Dartmouth-Cole Harbour

Home to a mix of boutiques, big box stores (IKEA, Bass Pro Shop), outlets, restaurants and more, Dartmouth Crossing is a must visit for serious shoppers. | dartmouthcrossing.com

MORE MALL & OUTLET SHOPPING BAYERS LAKE, Bedford-Sackville Region BEDFORD PLACE MALL, Bedford-Sackville Region MIC MAC MALL, Dartmouth-Cole Harbour PARK LANE MALL, Downtown Halifax SCOTIA SQUARE, Downtown Halifax SUNNYSIDE MALL, Bedford-Sackville Region

BEYOND THE MALL: LOCAL BOUTIQUES & HISTORIC SHOPS SHOP DOWNTOWN HALIFAX & DOWNTOWN DARTMOUTH

Downtown Halifax and Downtown Dartmouth are the spots locals go to hunt and collect – think modern, vintage, indie and luxury, all in one place. Jump to page 36 for more on Downtown Dartmouth’s best boutiques. And on page 39, learn about Downtown Halifax’s shopping experiences, including Historic Properties, Bishop’s Landing and more!

SPRING GARDEN ROAD AREA

Downtown Halifax A vibrant, one-stop shopping mecca with local boutiques and high end shops. Look for Lululemon, Oasis, Park Lane Mall, Spring Garden Place, and The Port by the NLSC. The nearby Queen and Birmingham Streets also have great vintage and second-hand shopping.

SALONS & SPAS BOWTIQUE HAIR AND MAKEUP, Downtown Halifax CENTRAL BARBER SHOP, Downtown Dartmouth LIFE SALONSPA, Downtown Halifax THE TEN SPOT, Downtown Halifax UPTOWN SPA, North-End Halifax

SHOP LOCAL:

THE BEST BOUTIQUES AMOS PEWTER

1521 Lower Water Street, Downtown Halifax

Stunning, hand-crafted pewter products including jewelry, tableware, home decor and ornaments, all made locally at the Halifax Waterfront. Shown here: Starfish Earrings and Sand Dollar Necklace. amospewter.com

14 BELLS FINE ART GALLERY

5523 Young Street, Hydrostone Market, North-End Halifax

Halifax’s newest fine art gallery featuring the work of engaging local and national Canadian artists. Shown here: fine oil painting, Far Point of Prospect Head, by Kim Aerts. | 14bells.com

KEPT GIFTS & HOUSEWARES 75 King Street, Downtown Dartmouth

LIQUID GOLD TASTING BAR & ALL THINGS OLIVE 5525 Young Street, Hydrostone Market, North-End Halifax

Independent purveyors of authentic, ultra-premium extra-virgin olive oils, balsamic vinegars and related products.

Shown here: Perfect Pairing Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar 200ml Gift Set. | allthingsolive.ca

MADE IN THE MARITIMES ARTISAN BOUTIQUE 5527 Young Street, Hydrostone Market, North-End Halifax

Fine art, pottery, textiles, cards, woodwork and carvings, jewelry, housewares, gourmet edibles, beauty products and many other handcrafted items. Shown here: handcrafted pottery, Jellyfish Mug. | madeinthemaritimes.com

HALIFAX VISITOR GUIDE 2020

A charming independent boutique with a collection of well-crafted, locally-sourced goods, fine gifts and award-winning home decor.

Shown here: Ahoy Pillow. | keptshop.ca

NOVASCOTIAN CRYSTAL 5080 George Street, Downtown Halifax

Canada’s only maker of mouth-blown, hand-cut crystal, and one of very few in the world, right on the Halifax Waterfront. Shown here: pair of stemless wine glasses, Annapolis pattern. | novascotiancrystal.com All prices available upon request.

27

MARITIME MUSEUM OF THE ATLANTIC

CRUISE INTO HALIFAX YOUR ONE-DAY

STOPOVER GUIDE Experience all of your bucket list items with this guide to Halifax’s must-do's, curated by cruise guests like yourself. You’ll start at the Halifax Waterfront, a major experience in itself. The bustling boardwalk offers so much to see, do and eat, plus quick and convenient ferry access to Downtown Dartmouth. See page 10 for a map and a full list of Waterfront highlights.

5 DOWNTOWN

HALIFAX ATTRACTIONS YOU’LL LOVE

ART GALLERY OF NOVA SCOTIA

HALIFAX CITADEL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia is Atlantic Canada’s largest art museum, featuring the work of beloved Nova Scotian folk artist, Maud Lewis.

Since 1803, the Citadel and iconic Old Town Clock have stood watch over the city. Visit the fort to learn about life in the trenches or become a soldier for a day!

1723 Hollis Street

MARITIME MUSEUM OF THE ATLANTIC

5425 Sackville Street

HALIFAX PUBLIC GARDENS Spring Garden Road

This 16-acre, Victorian-era urban oasis features fountains, flowers, Immerse yourself in Nova Scotia’s ponds and a wrought iron entrance; rich maritime heritage at Canada’s largest and oldest maritime museum. it’s a garden paradise in the heart of the city.

1675 Lower Water Street

CANADIAN MUSEUM OF IMMIGRATION AT PIER 21 1055 Marginal Road

Explore the experience of over one million immigrants to Canada at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21. A National Historic Site, Pier 21 was also a departure point for 500,000 Canadian military personnel during WWII. Photo Credit: @montgomery.picture

LUCASVILLE

BEDFORD

213

BOUTILIERS POINT BLACK POINT

111

INDIAN HARBOUR

PEGGYS COVE COASTAL REGION

MAP

OTTER LAKE

GOODWOOD

GLEN MARGARET

HATCHET LAKE

SHAD BAY

WEST DOVER

BLIND BAY

WHITES LAKE

VISIT PEGGY’S COVE

The easiest and most relaxing way to get to Peggy’s Cove is by a tour with an operator such as Ambassatours; 207 however, if you’re looking to go solo, the beautiful coastal drive is fairly quick via a rental car. The drive is an 322 SHEARWATER experience in itself; you’ll pass through quaint fishing villages with local shops MCNABS ISLAND and restaurants with sandy beaches closeby. Don’t miss these favourite stop-offs:

ACADIAN MAPLE PRODUCTS

HERRING COVE

13578 Peggys Cove Road

349 HALIBUT BAY

BEAR COVE PORTUGUESE COVE

306

PROSPECT BAY

MCGRATHS COVE

253 FERGUSONS COVE

HARRIETSFIELD

333 BROOKSIDE

BAYSIDE BIG LAKE

PEGGYS COVE

HALIFAX

LAKESIDE

HACKETTS COVE

4

102

BEECHVILLE

HUBLEY

FRENCH VILLAGE

107

LAKE LOON

7

DARTMOUTH

2

TIMBERLEA

103

SEABRIGHT

329

118 318

LEWIS LAKE

GLEN HAVEN

2 3

107

STILLWATER LAKE

TANTALLON

333

7

PEGGY OF THE COVE MUSEUM 10235/6 Peggys Cove Road

THE FINER DINER

WILLIAMSWOOD

9976 Peggys Cove Road

EAST DOVER

SAMBRO HEAD

WEST PENNANT

PROSPECT

TERENCE BAY

LOWER PROSPECT

EXPERIENCE FALL FOLIAGE IN HALIFAX:

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW When will you start to see fall foliage?

Typically, you will start to see fall colours at the end of September.

When is the peak of fall foliage?

Mid-October is usually when all the leaves are in full colour.

Where is the best place to see it?

EAST PENNANT

SAMBRO CREEK

BALD ROCK

DUNCANS COVE KETCH HARBOUR

RHUBARB RESTAURANT 8650 Peggys Cove Road

SAMBRO

Below are a few places nearby to experience stunning fall colours in Halifax:

POINT PLEASANT PARK

5530 Point Pleasant Drive, Downtown Halifax

During the fall, visitors to this 190-acre seaside park and trails are treated to yellows from sugar maple trees and birch trees and reds from the red maple – this magnificent urban treasure truly comes alive during the fall season!

SHUBIE PARK

54 Locks Road, Dartmouth

Shubie Park is a 40-acre urban park located at the head of Lake Micmac in Dartmouth. The maple, oak and birch trees shine a brilliant yellow and red, contrasting beautifully with the deep greens of the hemlock, red spruce and white pine trees.

SIR SANDFORD FLEMING PARK

POINT PLEASANT PARK

This content was produced in partnership with the Port of Halifax.

HALIFAX VISITOR GUIDE 2020

1

3

QUEENSLAND

HAMMONDS PLAINS

UPPER TANTALLON

HEAD OF ST MARGARETS BAY

Photo Credit: @lyprinciadphotography

INGRAMPORT

MONTAGUE GOLD MINES

Dingle Road (off Purcells Cove Road), West-End Halifax

Walk towards the charming Frog Pond at the southwest corner of this 95-acre park to see brilliant sugar and red maples reflected in the water, with blueberry bushes surrounding granite boulders.

YOUR FLAGSHIP CRUISE DESTINATION

cruisehalifax.ca | twitter-square@HalifaxSeaport 29

215

EXPLORE ALL THE

HALIFAX REGION

354

236

HAS TO OFFER

HALIFAX WATERFRONT

215

The #1 tourist attraction in Halifax and a true beacon to our region.

14

14

202

HALIFAX STANFIELD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

LAN

ELMSDAL 1

101

ENFIELD WELLINGTON

OLDHAM

OAKFIELD

354

14

UPPER SACKVILLE

101

Take a scenic ferry ride across the harbour to explore this chic area.

HUBBARDS

INGRAMPORT

KINSAC

MIDDLE SACKVILLE

LUCASVILLE

HAMMONDS PLAINS

UPPER TANTALLON

WINDSOR JUNCTION

213

LEWIS LAKE

GLEN HAVEN

333

3

329

NORTH PRESTON

W

TIMBERLEA

2

102

DARTMOUTH 111

HUBLEY OTTER LAKE

GLEN MARGARET

BIG LAKE

BLIND BAY

GOODWOOD

PEGGYS COVE LIGHTHOUSE

FERGUSONS COVE

BROOKSIDE 333

349 306

HALIBUT BAY

WILLIAMSWOOD SAMBRO HEAD

TERENCE BAY WEST PENNANT LOWER PROSPECT

EAST PENNANT

SAMBRO CREEK

SAMBRO

AIRPORT AREA

Just 30 minutes outside of downtown Halifax is the Halifax Airport Area, home to the Halifax Stanfield International Airport and its charming surrounding communities, with their delightful and locally cherished cafes, bakeries, pubs and markets.

BEDFORD-SACKVILLE

The Bedford-Sackville Region is located near the most internal point of the Halifax Harbour and is home to family-focused malls, historic Hemlock Ravine Park, Atlantic Splash Adventure and so much more!

DARTMOUTH-COLE HARBOUR

PEGGY’S COVE

Complete your bucket list with a visit to photogenic Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse!

BEAR COVE PORTUGUESE COVE

DUNCANS COVE KETCH BALD HARBOUR ROCK

FISHERMAN’S COVE

A quaint 200-year-old fishing village, just a 15-minute drive from Downtown Dartmouth.

EA PA

HERRING COVE

HARRIETSFIELD

SHAD WHITES LAKE BAY

MCGRATHS COVE PROSPECT EAST BAY DOVER PEGGYS WEST COVE PROSPECT DOVER

SHEARWATER MCNABS ISLAND

HATCHET LAKE BAYSIDE

INDIAN HARBOUR

CO HARB

HALIFAX

BEECHVILLE LAKESIDE

PEGGY’S COVE COASTAL REGION

HACKETTS COVE

LAKE CH LOON BR

DARTMOUTH/ COLE HARBOUR 7

FRENCH VILLAGE SEABRIGHT

WAVERLEY

BEDFORD

BOUTILIERS TANTALLON POINT

BLACK POINT

14

GOFFS

LOWER SACKVILLE LAKEVIEW

STILLWATER LAKE

3

QUEENSLAND

102

MONTAGUE GOLD MINES

HEAD OF ST MARGARETS BAY

103

FLETCHERS LAKE

BEDFORD/ FALL SACKVILLE RIVER

UPPER HAMMONDS PLAINS

DOWNTOWN DARTMOUTH

2

BEAVER BANK

SOUTH UNIACKE

HEMLOCK RAVINE PARK

AIRPORT AREA GRAND LAKE

A must visit area made up of two distinct regions. Dartmouth, home to Dartmouth Crossing, spectacular lakes and trendy Downtown Dartmouth and Cole Harbour, home to Sidney Crosby and the beautiful Salt Marsh Trail. Put this area on your list!

348

EAST LOON LAKE VILLAGE 289

COLLEGE LAKE

102

WEST LOON LAKE

CHAPLIN 215

GOVERNOR LAKE

DEAN

2 336

MILL LAKE

GREENWOOD

ELMSVALE

CHASWOOD

COOKS BROOK

MILFORD

NTZ

LAKE EGMONT

DUTCH SETTLEMENT

LE

BROOKVALE SOUTH SECTION

ELDERBANK

WYSES CORNER

DEVON

CONROD SETTLEMENT

SMITHS SETTLEMENT

HEAD OF CHEZZETCOOK

LAKE ECHO

7

EAST PRESTON 107

WESTPHAL

MINEVILLE

EAST CHEZZETCOOK WEST CHEZZETCOOK

MIDDLE PORTERS LOWER EAST LAKE EAST PETPESWICK GRAND CHEZZETCOOK DESERT

WEST PORTERS LAKE LAWRENCETOWN EAST LAWRENCETOWN

OLE BOUR

322

COW BAY

ASTERN ASSAGE DEVILS ISLAND

RIVER LAKE

LAKE CHARLOTTE

BARKHOUSE SETTLEMENT

BEECH HILL

EAST JEDDORE

207

SEAFORTH THREE FATHOM HARBOUR

DOWNTOWN DARTMOUTH FISHERMAN’S COVE

NORTH END HALIFAX DOWNTOWN HALIFAX WEST END HALIFAX

CLAM BAY

SPRY BAY

SOBER ISLAND

7

MOOSEHEAD

ECUM MITCHELL SECUM WEST BAY

HARRIGAN COVE

SHEET HARBOUR PASSAGE

POPES HARBOUR 7

LOWER SHIP HARBOUR

OWLS HEAD CLAM HARBOUR

WEST JEDDORE

PLEASANT POINT

SPRY HARBOUR

SHIP HARBOUR OYSTER POND

MUSHABOOM

THIRD LAKE

EAST SHIP HARBOUR

SALMON RIVER BRIDGE

PORT WATT DUFFERIN SECTION BEAVER HARBOUR

JACKET LAKE

EASTERN SHORE

HARTLIN SETTLEMENT

OSTREA LAKE

SHEET HARBOUR

UPPER LAKEVILLE

MYERS POINT

WEST PETPESWICK

ECUM SECUM NECUM TEUCH

WEST EAST QUODDY QUODDY

MOOSELAND

HEAD OF JEDDORE

MUSQUODOBOIT HARBOUR

GAETZ BROOK

N

PACE SETTLEMENT

MARINETTE

MOOSE RIVER GOLD MINES

MURCHYVILLE

PORTERS LAKE

MOSER RIVER

MALAY FALLS

BEAVER DAM

HIGGINSVILLE

GIBRALTER ROCK LOOP TRAILHEAD

357

R

LONG LAKE

MEAGHERS GRANT

212

LOCHABER MINES 224

MUSQUODOBOIT VALLEY

ANTRIM

HERRY ROOK

374

CARIBOU MINES

LINDSAY LAKE

MIDDLE MUSQUODOBOIT

CARROLLS CORNER

PLEASANT VALLEY

NEWCOMB CORNER

PLEASANT HARBOUR MURPHY COVE

TANGIER

DEBAIES COVE

LITTLESOUTHWEST HARBOUR COVE

MEMORY LANE HERITAGE VILLAGE

With an area of 5,500 km2 and 150 km of stunning coastline, the Halifax Region consists of nine distinct regions and each one is welcoming and unique. From urban nightlife to craft breweries, to white sand beaches and epic lobster dinners, you can experience it all in one of our regions.

For a closer look at what our regions have to offer, visit discoverhalifaxns.com/regions

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX

NORTH END HALIFAX

EASTERN SHORE

PEGGY’S COVE COASTAL REGION

MUSQUODOBOIT VALLEY

WEST END HALIFAX

Downtown Halifax is the urban core of the region, complete with hundreds of restaurants, boutique shopping, festivals and events, world-class attractions and highly rated hotels. Downtown Halifax is the go-to tourism hub of the region.

This nature-filled region is known for its scenery, surfing, culture, wildlife, outdoor adventure and of course, beaches. It’s also home to key attractions such as Fisherman’s Cove, Memory Lane Heritage Village and the 100 Wild Islands.

The largest region in Halifax is predominately known for its outdoor adventure of cycling, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, hiking and camping. In this region is also the picturesque Musquodobit River, an outdoor enthusiast’s haven, all just one hour outside of Downtown Halifax.

The North End is a trendy area known for its hipster vibes, up-and-coming restaurant scene, boutique and second-hand shops, colourful houses and lively nightlife – it’s a place that piques curiosity.

The Peggy’s Cove Coastal Region is where you go to relax in nature, with its scenic drives, famous lighthouses, coastal beaches and delicious seafood…top that with picturesque hikes, historic sites and unique attractions!

Just 10 minutes west of Downtown Halifax, the West End is known for its eclectic mix of rural and urban vibes. From Quinpool Road and the Armdale Area to the Halifax Shopping Centre and Fairview, there’s lots to see within this one diverse region.

HALIFAX VISITOR GUIDE 2020

224

LISCOMB SANCTUARY

TEN MILE LAKE

UPPER MUSQUODOBOIT

GLENMORE

TRAFALGAR

31

WHERE TO STAY NEAR THE AIRPORT • ALT HOTEL HALIFAX STANFIELD AIRPORT • HILTON GARDEN INN HALIFAX AIRPORT • HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES HALIFAX AIRPORT • INN ON THE LAKE • QUALITY INN HALIFAX AIRPORT

AIRPORT AREA WHERE HALIFAX CONNECTS THE REST OF THE WORLD Just 30 minutes outside of Downtown Halifax is the Airport Area, home to Halifax Stanfield International Airport and its charming surrounding communities with cafes, bakeries, pubs and markets worth visiting. With multiple hotels, inns and B&Bs nearby, this region is ideal for travellers aiming to stay close to the airport as a short stopover, or at the start or end of a visit to Halifax.

MUST-DO'S • Visit the Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum.

• Stop off at the Wellington Bakery and Just Around the Corner Store on route to and from the Airport.

EAT & DRINK AT HALIFAX STANFIELD Whether you’re looking to try local craft food and beverages, meals from well-known national brands or a healthy option to take on your journey, Halifax Stanfield offers a variety of options for all tastes.

SHOPS AVAILABLE AT HALIFAX STANFIELD There are a wide variety of shops to choose from that showcase the unique and lovely work of Nova Scotian artisans, including Nova Scotia spirits and wine, gifts, jewelry and even our famous Nova Scotia lobsters – delivered to your gate! Did you forget a book or other item to make your trip a breeze? You can find these and more at the shops at Halifax Stanfield.

FIND OUT WHAT’S HAPPENING IN HALIFAX Look for these great airport resources and for more, visit halifaxstanfield.ca.

THE TARTAN TEAM

Dressed in Nova Scotia tartan, these volunteers can be found throughout Halifax Stanfield, offering information on the airport’s services and facilities.

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE

Stop by the Visitor Information Centre on the main level near arrivals to have all of your questions answered by knowledgeable and friendly travel counsellors. You can also pick up brochures, maps, visitor guides and special event information.

SERVICES WE KNOW YOU’LL LOVE STOPOVER HALIFAX

Stopover in Halifax from 7 hours to 7 days via several North American WestJet flights to and from Europe with no additional airfare. | stopoverhalifax.com

HALIFAX PUBLIC LIBRARY KIOSKS

Whether you’re arriving or departing from Halifax, simply use a Halifax Public Library card to rent a book on the spot!

DID YOU KNOW? Halifax Stanfield was recently named “The Most International Medium-sized Airport in North America” by OAG, the leading global provider of travel data and insights. This highly awarded airport continues to receive accolades annually.

This content was produced in partnership with Halifax Stanfield International Airport Authority.

Ce contenu a été produit en partenariat avec l’Administration de l’aéroport international d’Halifax

halifaxstanfield.ca | @hfxstanfield

À seulement 30 minutes du centre-ville d’Halifax se trouve la zone aéroportuaire, qui abrite l’aéroport international Halifax Stanfield et ses charmants villages environnants. Vous y trouverez des cafés, des boulangeries, des pubs et des marchés qui valent vraiment la visite. Grâce à ses multiples hôtels, auberges et chambres d’hôtes, cette région est idéale pour les voyageurs qui souhaitent loger à proximité de l’aéroport, que ce soit pour une courte escale ou pour commencer ou terminer une visite à Halifax.

LES CHOSES À NE PAS MANQUER • Visitez le Musée de l’aviation du Canada atlantique.

• Arrêtez-vous à la boulangerie Wellington et au magasin Just Around the Corner lorsque vous vous rendez à l’aéroport ou lorsque vous en revenez.

LE BOIRE ET LE MANGER À HALIFAX STANFIELD Que vous souhaitiez goûter des boissons ou des mets artisanaux de la région, déguster des repas de marques canadiennes réputées ou trouver une collation saine à emporter en voyage, Halifax Stanfield offre des choix variés susceptibles de satisfaire tous les goûts.

LES BOUTIQUES À HALIFAX STANFIELD Vous avez le choix parmi une grande variété de boutiques qui présentent le travail unique et remarquable des artisans néoécossais, notamment des spiritueux et des vins, des cadeaux, des bijoux et même nos fameux homards de la Nouvelle-Écosse, qui sont livrés directement à votre porte d’embarquement!

Avez-vous oublié d’emporter un livre ou un autre objet pour rendre votre voyage plus agréable? Vous pourrez trouver cela et bien plus encore dans les boutiques d’Halifax Stanfield.

OÙ LOGER À PROXIMITÉ DE L’AÉROPORT? • ALT HOTEL – AÉROPORT HALIFAX STANFIELD • HILTON GARDEN INN – AÉROPORT D’HALIFAX • HOLIDAX INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES – AÉROPORT D’HALIFAX • INN ON THE LAKE • QUALITY INN – AÉROPORT D’HALIFAX

DÉCOUVREZ CE QUI SE PASSE À HALIFAX Découvrez ce qui se passe à Halifax dès votre sortie de l’avion.

Renseignez-vous sur les événements en cours, le nouveau restaurant à la mode ou demandez où trouver le meilleur petit pain fourré au homard! Pour trouver des réponses à ces questions et à bien d’autres, informez-vous dès que vous débarquez grâce aux formidables ressources de l’aéroport.

L’ÉQUIPE TARTAN

Vêtus de gilets en tartan néo-écossais, ces bénévoles sont à votre disposition dans tout l’aéroport Halifax Stanfield pour vous donner des informations sur les services et les installations aéroportuaires.

LE CENTRE D’INFORMATION TOURISTIQUE

Passez au Centre d’information touristique situé au niveau principal près du hall des arrivées. Des conseillers touristiques aimables et bien informés sont prêts à répondre à toutes vos questions. Vous pourrez également y trouver des brochures, des cartes, des guides touristiques et des informations sur les activités spéciales.

DES SERVICES QUE VOUS APPRÉCIEREZ, NOUS N’EN DOUTONS PAS ESCALE HALIFAX

Faites une escale à Halifax d’une durée de 7 heures à 7 jours sur plusieurs vols de WestJet entre l’Amérique du Nord et l’Europe sans frais supplémentaires sur votre billet d’avion. stopoverhalifax.com

KIOSQUES DE LA BIBLIOTHÈQUEPUBLIQUE D’HALIFAX

Que vous arriviez à Halifax Stanfield ou que vous en repartiez, il vous suffit d’utiliser une carte de la bibliothèque publique d’Halifax pour emprunter un livre sur-le-champ!

HALIFAX VISITOR GUIDE 2020

C’EST LÀ OÙ HALIFAX SE RELIE AU RESTE DU MONDE

LE SAVIEZ-VOUS? Halifax Stanfield a récemment été nommé « L’aéroport de taille moyenne le plus international en Amérique du Nord » par OAG, principal fournisseur mondial de données et d’informations sur les voyages. Cet aéroport qui a obtenu des récompenses prestigieuses continue de recevoir chaque année de nouveaux honneurs.

33

Photo Credit: @catherinerosephotography

BEDFORD/SACKVILLE

PRINCE'S LODGE

SUBURBAN CHARM AND FAMILY FOCUSED Bedford sits at the northwestern end of the Bedford Basin and offers brilliant views of the Halifax harbour from DeWolf Park. This area is known for its two popular and familyfocused malls (Sunnyside Mall and Bedford Place Mall), the charming Bedford Basin Farmers’ Market and Garden Centre and the historic Hemlock Ravine Park. Bedford is where families are welcomed and charm is plentiful.

Sackville is growing with new retail chains, fast food restaurants and services. It’s the perfect stopover on your way to the Annapolis Valley. And its surrounding communities, such as Beaver Bank and Kinsac, have some fantastic outdoor and sporting areas worth exploring.

WHAT TO DO

• Try your hand at go karting and laser tag at Kartbahn Racing.

• Enjoy an 18 or nine-hole round at Glen Arbour Golf Club.

• Take the family to Atlantic Splash Adventure for a day of fun.

• Check out The Ultimate Party & Rental Store for all of your celebratory needs.

• Enjoy a magical walk through Hemlock Ravine Park.

• Stroll the scenic Bedford waterfront.

• View the Bedford Basin from Prince’s Lodge rotunda.

• Hike through Sackville Lakes Provincial Park.

• Take your little ones to Hatfield Farm.

WHERE TO STAY

• Comfort Inn Halifax-Bedford • Future Inns Halifax Hotel & Conference Centre • Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax-Bedford

EAT & DRINK

• Apartment 3 Espresso Bar • Brewster’s Bar & Grill • Esquire Restaurant • Mexi's • Morris East (Bedford) • Off Track Brewing

• Sunnyside Restaurant • The Redwood Grill • The Esquire Restaurant • The Riverside Pub & Eatery • True North Diner

DARTMOUTH/ COLE HARBOUR Located across the harbour and known as the City of Lakes, Dartmouth is a welcoming destination with a multitude of experiences to explore. It’s home to dozens of lakes including the spectacular Lake Banook, a popular place to walk or bike among locals and visitors alike. Dartmouth is also an excellent place to shop, be it Dartmouth Crossing (home to IKEA), Mic Mac Mall or Downtown Dartmouth, with its chic and unique locally-owned shops. It also boasts several parks, trails and walkways, making it perfect for those who like city amenities surrounded by nature. So hop on the harbour ferry and explore all that Dartmouth has to offer... you’ll be glad you did!

PLACES TO EXPLORE BLACK CULTURAL CENTRE FOR NOVA SCOTIA: Learn

about African Nova Scotian culture and history at this museum and resource centre.

LAKE BANOOK: A world-class waterway where regattas are often held, Lake Banook will be home to the 2022 Canoe Sprint World Championships! And Birch Cove Beach, located on Lake Banook, offers supervised swimming in July and August.

SHUBIE PARK: One of Dartmouth’s best hidden gems, visitors

can explore a restored section of the historic Shubenacadie Canal along with picturesque winding trailways.

WHERE TO STAY

• Best Western Plus Dartmouth Hotel & Suites • Delta Hotels By Marriott Dartmouth • DoubleTree by Hilton Halifax-Dartmouth • Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Halifax-Dartmouth • Hearthstone Inn Dartmouth • Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dartmouth

EAT & DRINK

In addition to several top-notch restaurants in Downtown Dartmouth (see page 36), Dartmouth is also home to: • Kitchen Door Catering • Nine Locks Brewing Co. • Spindrift Brewing Co. • Trendz Restaurant & Wine Bar • Upstreet BBQ & Brewhouse

SHOP

• Dartmouth Crossing • Glow The Event Store • Mic Mac Mall

SULLIVAN’S POND: Famous for its waterfowl, the Lake

Banook/Sullivan’s Pond Loop is a 6.3 km, much-loved, serene walk featuring beautiful wild flowers.

COLE HARBOUR In the currency of hockey players, Cole Harbour has few equals. A short, 20-minute drive from the Dartmouth Waterfront, this suburban community is best known for being home to Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins Captain, threetime Stanley Cup champion and arguably, the best NHL player of his generation. What’s more, Cole Harbour set the scene for the popular Canadian “mockumentary” series, Trailer Park Boys.

Partially sitting on the coastline, this community features the picturesque Rainbow Haven Beach Provincial Park as well as the Salt Marsh Trail and the Shearwater Flyer Trail.

WHAT TO DO • Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum Community museum dedicated to preserving the area’s agricultural past.

• Cole Harbour Place Swimming and aquatics centre with a gym and fitness classes.

HALIFAX VISITOR GUIDE 2020

DARTMOUTH

LAKE BANOOK

EAT & DRINK

• Palladium Family Restaurant • The Rose & Kettle Tea Room

35

EAT & DRINK

PORTLAND STREET’S LED-LIT MURAL

Landing)

UNDENIABLY HIP:

THE DOWNTOWN DARTMOUTH DRAW Just a short ferry ride across the harbour, Downtown Dartmouth is a unique, vibrant community with a little bit of edge in the best way possible. The Portland Street area is hip and fashionable with locally-owned indie boutiques and one-of-a kind public art including the brand new spectacular LED-lit mural, designed by Philadelphia-based artists David Guinn and Sasha Anistratova. And with a burgeoning culinary scene, there’s a reason why foodies are flocking to Downtown Dartmouth in record numbers.

If you haven’t explored this urban gem, you’re seriously missing out. There’s a world of awesome in this local community bursting with pride. #dartmouthproud

MUST DOS • A 15-minute walk from the Alderney Ferry Terminal, Dartmouth Commons boasts beautiful gardens and views of the Downtown Halifax skyline.

• Evan’s Fresh Seafoods • Giggles (at Alderney Landing) • Humble Pie Kitchen • Il Trullo • Lake City Cider • Le Marché • New Scotland Brewing Co. • Picnic At The Dart (in The Dart Gallery)

SHOP

• Grund Designer | Goldsmith • Indulgence Intimate Products & Apparel • Kept Gifts & Housewares • Koko Mod Floral Design • New Scotland Clothing Co.

• Port City Coffee Co. • Portland Street Creperie • Revana’s Pizza • Seventy3 Canadian Fusion • Souper Duper Soup • Staggers Pub & Grub • Stone Pizza • The Canteen • The Clever Barkeep • The Hungry Hut • The Wooden Monkey • Vandal Doughnuts • Whiskey’s Lounge

• Room 152 Clothing Boutique • The Bike Pedaler • The Dart Gallery • Trainyard General Store • Urban Gardens • Vivacious Vixen Apparel

Photo Credit: Halifax Partnership

Photo Credit: @coffinskateshop

DOWNTOWN DARTMOUTH HIGHLIGHTS

• Brightwood Brewery • Cafe 98 On Portland • Café Good Luck • Celtic Corner Public House • Coffee Matters (at Alderney

• Take in breathtaking views of the harbour from above by biking or walking to Dartmouth from Halifax via the MacDonald Bridge.

• Walk the Dartmouth Harbour Walk, a 3.8-kilometre path from the Alderney Ferry Terminal to the Woodside Ferry Terminal.

• Visit the bustling weekend market at Alderney Landing where you can find local products, baked goods and giftable items from local makers.

PORTLAND STREET PUBLIC ART

• Head out on a self-guided Downtown DARTmouth Art Walk.

Start where Portland Street and Alderney Drive intersect.

• Visit the Dartmouth Heritage Museum, a historic house with exhibits celebrating the local community heritage.

• Get your fitness on at Rebel Studio.

• Grab a group and head to Tic Tac Go Escape Room & Games for an immersive escape room experience.

• Go for traditional barbering at Central Barber Shop and The Lucky Cat Barbershop.

AN URBAN VILLAGE DEFINED BY DIVERSITY & UNITED BY PRIDE

• Make-up, hair removal, esthetics and electrolysis services are available at Colours Esthetics & Electrolysis.

For more information about Downtown Dartmouth: downtowndartmouth.ca | twitter-square@DT_Dartmouth

ARGYLE STREET

LOCAL TIP: Downtown Halifax’s “Gritty to Pretty” urban beautification program has led to beautiful, large-scale murals throughout the city. Look out for these works, among others, on your city walk. #GrittytoPrettyDT • Daisies in the Wind 5189 Prince Street, by Halifax artist, Jason Skinner • Push Car Playground 1556 Hollis Street, by Halifax artist, James Janssen • Rio Abajo Rio: The River Beneath the River 1583 Hollis Street by world-travelling artist, Jacoba Niepoort

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT & THEATRE

THE HEARTBEAT OF THE REGION Downtown Halifax* is a vibrant urban epicentre and many say it’s the perfect size; the city is totally walkable and the energy is unreal. The bustling Halifax boardwalk, an attraction in itself, offers stunning views and plenty of things to do and places to eat. We can’t wait for you to visit! *A map of Downtown Halifax can be found on the back cover of this Visitor Guide.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Go for a guided tour with Ambassatours’ Hop on Hop Off City Tour*.

• Cruise the harbour aboard Ambassatours’ Tall Ship Silva*.

• Spend a Saturday strolling the Halifax Brewery Farmers' Market.

• Host or attend a major event at the Halifax Convention Centre, The Cunard Centre, (with Catering by RCR) or The Halifax Club, among other facilities and venues.

• Take in a 360-degree movie at Halifax’s Sea Dome (seasonal).

• Test your wits at Captured Escape Rooms.

• Enjoy live music from The Master Musicians of Halifax every Wednesday evening in July and August at The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse.

• Play with hundreds of games at The Board Room Game Cafe.

• Try a drop-in dance class at House of Eights Dance Studio.

• Look to Sonic Concerts for upcoming shows and concerts in Halifax.

• Try the shared work space at Flexwork Coworking.

• Use The Printing House for printing, publishing and design services.

For more, check out: pages 10-11 (Waterfront Highlights) and pg. 14 (Iconic Attractions). *Also look to Ambassatours for their popular Culinary Cruise Experiences, Party & Nightlife Cruises, Deep Sea Fishing Tours and Nature & Whale Watching Tours.

SHOPPING HOT SPOTS • Atlantic News on Morris Street (for magazines, calenders, maps and more) • Spring Garden Road Area (featuring Spring Garden Place and Park Lane Mall, Oasis, Lululemon, and The Port by the NSLC) • “Vintage Row” on Queen Street (the best vintage and secondhand finds)

WHERE TO STAY

• Cambridge Suites Hotel Halifax • Dalhousie University • Four Points by Sheraton Halifax • Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel • Hampton Inn by Hilton Halifax Downtown • Hotel Halifax • Homewood Suites by Hilton Halifax Downtown • Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites • Residence Inn by Marriott Halifax Downtown • Saint Mary’s University • The Barrington Hotel • The Courtyard by Marriott Halifax Downtown • The Halliburton • The Hollis Halifax - A Doubletree Suites Hotel by Hilton • The Prince George Hotel • The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax (coming In 2020) • The Westin Nova Scotian Hotel

HALIFAX VISITOR GUIDE 2020

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX

• Casino Nova Scotia | casinonovascotia.com • Grafton Street Dinner Theatre graftonstdinnertheatre.com • Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo | nstattoo.ca • Scotiabank Centre | scotiabank-centre.com • Symphony Nova Scotia | symphonynovascotia.ca • Neptune Theatre | neptunetheatre.com

SALONS, SPAS, PIERCING & WELLNESS SHOPS

• East Coast Wellness Clinic • Life SalonSpa • Maritime Cryotherapy & Wellness Centre • Skin Decision Inc. • The Summit Skin Care & Hair Removal • The Ten SPOT

37

THE STUBBORN GOAT BEER GARDEN

EATS & DRINKS DINING WITH A HARBOUR VIEW • Murphy’s Restaurant & Patio • Pickford & Black • Sea Smoke Restaurant & Bar • The Bicycle Thief • The Mercantile Social • The Stubborn Goat Beer Garden (seasonal) • Waterfront Warehouse

HOTEL RESTAURANTS & BARS

• CUT Steakhouse (The Courtyard by Marriott Halifax Downtown) • Canvas Resto Lounge (The Cambridge Suites Hotel Halifax) • Elements On Hollis (The Westin Nova Scotian) • Harbourstone Sea Grill & Pour House (Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel) • Gio Restaurant (The Prince George) • Shuck Seafood + Raw Bar (The Courtyard by Marriott Halifax Downtown) • Stone’s Throw Restaurant & Patio (seasonal at Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel) • Stories Restaurant At The Halliburton (The Halliburton) • Tempo Food + Drink (The Barrington Hotel)

ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT • 2 Crows Brewing Co. • 2 Doors Down • Antojo Tacos + Tequila • Bistro Le Coq • Bluenose II Restaurant • Boxcar Social • Cheers Live Country Bar • Chives Canadian Bistro • Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub • East Of Grafton • East Side Mario’s • Elle’s Bistro • Five Fishermen Restaurant • Gahan House Nova Centre • Lot Six Bar & Restaurant • Obladee, A Wine Bar

• Smoke’s Poutinerie (at “Pizza Corner”)

• Sniggily Wiggily’s • The Auction House Brew Pub • The Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar • The Carleton • The Dome Nightclub • The Economy Shoe Shop • The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse • The Press Gang Restaurant And Oyster Bar • The Rooftop (seasonal) • The Stubborn Goat Gastropub • The Wooden Monkey

SPRING GARDEN AREA • 902 Restaurant & Catering • Indochine Banh Mi • Krave Burger • La Frasca Cibi & Vini • Morris East Restaurant & Wine • Piatto Pizzeria & Enoteca • Primal Kitchen • Rasa: Flavours Of India

BISHOPS LANDING & NEARBY • Cafe Chianti • daMaurizio Restaurant • Garrison Brewing Co. • Little Oak Bar • Ristorante A Mano

CAFES & COFFEE SHOPS • Bird’s Nest Cafe • Cafe Taiyaki 52 • The Old Apothecary Bakery & Cafe

INKWELL MODERN HANDMADE BOUTIQUE

SHOP DOWNTOWN HALIFAX Look to Downtown Halifax for your favourite brands and unexpected finds curated by unique independent stores, artisan shops and high-end boutiques.

HOT SPOTS • Bishop’s Landing: Boutique shops and fine dining on the Waterfront. | bishopslanding.com. Look for Rum Runners Cake Factory. | rumrunners.ca

LOCAL TIP: Check out Nova Scotia Lullaby, a popular board book from Glen Margaret Publishing, found in several Downtown Halifax shops. | glenmargaret.com

• Check out Suit Yourself inside the Halifax Brewery Market and Island Beach Co. at the Waterfront. | islandbeachcompany.com • Farmers’ Markets: Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market, open everyday and Halifax Brewery Farmers’ Market, open Saturdays. | halifaxfarmersmarket.com halifaxbrewerymarket.com

HALIFAX VISITOR GUIDE 2020

• Historic Properties: Modern fashion boutiques and gift shops at the Waterfront including Cool as a Moose, Northern Watters Knitwear & Tartan Shop and Posh! | historicproperties.ca • Scotia Square: Indoor shopping for essentials and many well-known brands, along with an excellent food court. | scotiasquare.com

UNIQUE GIFTS & SOUVENIRS • Amos Pewter* • Art 1274 Hollis • Dustjacket Books & Treasures (inside Alexander Keith’s Brewery)

• FireWorks Gallery • Halifax Club Cigar Shop • Lost Cod Clothing Co. (Saltyard Shop)* • NovaScotian Crystal* • Nova Scotia Marine Heritage Store* (Inside Maritime Museum of the Atlantic)

• Rousseau Chocolatier • Sugah! Confectionary & Ice Cream* • The Plaid Place *Waterfront LOCAL TIP: Find outstanding Nova Scotia wines and spirits at the NSLC and at boutique wine and spirit shops. Our pick: Nova 7 by Benjamin Bridge.

This content was produced in partnership with Downtown Halifax Business Commission.

GIFT SHOP SHOPPING

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Discovery Centre, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia and the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 all have fabulous gift shops that sell unique local products.

downtownhalifax.ca instagram@downtownhalifax

39

EASTERN SHORE

WHERE TO STAY • Coastal Adventures Kayaking & Paddler’s Retreat B&B • E&F Webber’s Lakeside Resort • Fairwinds Motel & Restaurant LAWRENCETOWN BEACH

• Jeddore Lodge & Cabins • Murphy’s Camping On The Ocean • Norse Cove Camping

WHERE NATURE TREKKERS, AVID SURFERS AND ART COLLECTORS GO TO BE INSPIRED

• Salmon River Country Inn

Rugged wilderness, sheltered coves, salt marshes, dramatic windswept headlands, endless pristine beaches and the 100 Wild Islands: this is what awaits you on the Eastern Shore.

TOP 3 BEACHES

Go for solitude; here you can wander the unspoiled coast for hours. You will also find a special brand of friendliness among locals here, along with incredible bird watching, divine seafood and world-class surfing.

• Clam Harbour Beach Provincial Park

WHAT TO DO • Cross surfing off your bucket list with a lesson from East Coast Surf School.

• Learn about rural Nova Scotia in the 1940s at Memory Lane Heritage Village.

• Stop in at the Musquodoboit Harbour Railway Museum, the MacPhee House Community Museum, the L’Acadie de Chezzetcook Museum and the Hope for Wildlife Society.

• Visit Black Sheep Gallery and the Old School Art Gallery.

• Soak in the exquisite gardens and shop at Harbour Breezes Daylilies.

• Get traditional barbering at Ship Shape Barbershop & Clipper Gallery.

• Look out for the annual Maritime Race Weekend each September.

FAVOURITE HIKE: Taylor Head Provincial Park (22km of hiking trails)

• Spry Bay Campground & Cabins • Webbers Lake Charlotte Motel

• Lawrencetown Beach Provincial Park • Martinique Beach Provincial Park

EAT & DRINK • Dobbit Bakehouse • Harbour Brewing Co. • Il Porto Restaurant • Rose & Rooster Cafe • Sober Island Brewing Co. • Tangier Lobster Company (live lobsters to go)

• The Henley House Pub & Restaurant • Uprooted Market & Cafe • Webbers Store & Cafe

A MUST-VISIT: FISHERMAN’S COVE 4 Government Wharf Road, Eastern Passage

Explore Fisherman’s Cove, a 200-year-old restored fishing village, just 15 minutes from Alderney Landing in Downtown Dartmouth. Start your visit at the Fisherman’s Cove Heritage Centre. Then stroll the boardwalk and take in the beautiful views and sea breeze as you explore the colourful shops and eateries throughout this family-friendly hidden gem. Here you will find delicious food, local crafts, folk art and souvenirs to bring home.

SEA THE SHOPS AT FISHERMAN’S COVE • BOONDOCKS RESTAURANT • BY THE OCEAN ART • COASTAL COOK HOUSE • COFFEE, TEA & SEA • FISHERMAN’S COVE GALLERY • HEATHER’S JEWELRY DESIGN • HEN AND GOOSE • JO’S OLD TIME CANDY & ICE CREAM PARLOUR

fishermanscove.ca

• JUST BROWSING • OCEAN’S APOTHECARY • PUMPKIN VILLAGE • SEASIDE CASUAL WEAR • SHORE THINGS • THE VIOLET UNICORN

Photo Credit: @mariashabbyhomeco

WHERE OUTDOOR ADVENTURE IS WAITING TO BE DISCOVERED Musquodoboit Valley is a dream for outdoor adventure seekers with a seemingly endless number of trails and waterways for cycling, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, hiking and camping.

The name of the valley is derived from the Mi’kmaw word MOOSKUDOBOOGWEK, which means “suddenly widening out after a narrow entrance at its mouth.” This is a reference to the picturesque Musquodoboit River, which at nearly 100 kilometres long, runs through the majority of the area.

ATTRACTIONS

• ATLANTIC CANADA’S LARGEST WOODEN PLAYGROUND • HOOFBEAT HILL STABLES • ICELANDIC MEMORIAL • MOOSE RIVER GOLD MINES MUSEUM • MUSQUODOBOIT VALLEY BICENTENNIAL THEATRE • NATURAL RESOURCES EDUCATION CENTRE & NATURE LEARNING PLAY SPACE

OUTDOOR FUN

• Golf at the scenic River Oaks Golf Club.

• Explore Musquodoboit Valley Provincial Park and the locally-loved Musquodoboit Valley Trailway.

• Traverse the Gibraltar Rock Loop, an off-shoot of the Musquodoboit Trailway.

• Head to Elderbank Provincial Park for one of the few public access points on the lower Musquodoboit River.

• Explore the McCurdy Woodlot, a 2.9 km trail loop with a shorter pathway for young children known as the storybook trail.

• Visit Moose River Gold Mines Provincial Park, the site of the 1936 Moose River Mine Disaster.

WHERE TO STAY

• Dollar Lake Provincial Park (camping) • River Oaks Golf Club & Country Lodge

A MUST VISIT

Dollar Lake is a quiet, wooded Provincial Park offering a wide range of outdoor activities including camping, boating, canoeing, water-skiing, fishing, and hiking through the many trails. A beautiful sandy beach at the north end of the lake is great for fresh-water swimming.

HALIFAX VISITOR GUIDE 2020

Photo Credit: @phillip.bourgeois

MUSQUODOBOIT VALLEY

MUSQUODOBOIT RIVER

EVENTS & FESTIVALS

• Halifax County Exhibition: August • Musquodoboit Valley Festival of Trees & Crafts: December DID YOU KNOW: Cornerstone Park in Middle Musquodoboit Valley features a beautiful hummingbird sculpture, commissioned and designed by local artists. It is believed to be the largest of its kind in North America.

41

THE HYDROSTONE MARKET

EAT & DRINK • Agricola Street Brasserie • Boxing Rock Brewing Co. (Inside Local Source Market)

• Cafe Aroma Latino • Chain Yard Urban Cidery • Coffee Matters • Compass Distillers • Dee Dee’s Ice Cream • Edna Restaurant • Envie: A Vegan Kitchen • Field Guide

• Good Robot Brewing Co. • Heartwood Restaurant • Propeller Brewing Co. • Ratinaud French Cuisine • Tako Loko Mexican Restaurant • The Foggy Goggle • The Nook On Gottingen • Unfiltered Brewing • Vandal Doughnuts • Waffle Love

SHOP • Attica Furnishing • Bellissimo • Bhavana Yoga Boutique • Boutique Zekara • Coffin Skate Shop

NORTH END HALIFAX VERIFIABLY COOL: THE NORTH END RENAISSANCE The vibrant and trendy North End piques curiosity with its much-lauded restaurant and shopping scene and lively nightlife.

And it’s filled with history; following the Great Halifax Explosion of 1917, the majority of the area was destroyed. This made way for the development of iconic neighbourhoods such as the Hydrostone, which is now a locally-loved market with shops and restaurants. You will also find the North End featured on the Canadian $10 bill, along with local civil rights activist Viola Desmond.

Home to over 350 independently-owned shops, restaurants and businesses, as well as an eclectic group of artists, musicians, poets and painters, you’ll pick up on the relaxed, creative energy of the area from its colourful saltbox houses, craft cideries and thriving arts scene.

The North End also features some of the best examples of Halifax’s architectural heritage, including the Little Dutch Church, the Armouries and the Creighton Field Heritage District (Gottingen Street is over 250 years old). Gottingen and Agricola Streets are both great for an inspired stroll and hip street style.

This is an iconic neighbourhood you’ll want to return to again and again. #ilovenorthend

• Nurtured Products For Parenting • Project 9 Furniture • Sattva Boutique • Studio 14 Gifts & Gallery

HYDROSTONE SHOPS & RESTAURANTS • 14 Bells Fine Art Gallery • Hamachi Kita • Julien’s Patisserie Bakery & Cafe • Lady Luck Boutique • Liquid Gold Tasting Bar & All Things Olive

• LK Yarns • Made In The Maritimes • Ostrich Club • Props Floral Design • Salvatore’s Pizzaiolo Trattoria

LOCAL TIP: Take bus route #7 to Mulgrave Park to see a collection of beautiful public murals, including one of Viola Desmond.

WHAT TO DO

• Stay at Glubes Lofts on Gottingen Street to be in the middle of it all.

• Grab a group and head to Timber Lounge for axe throwing.

• See into the future at Nearby Planet VR. • Go for the full spa experience at Uptown Spa. • Rock climb at Seven Bays Bouldering.

• Visit The Local on Sunday for their weekly “Blues Brunch” with live music.

LOCAL TIP: Travelling with your little pup? Check out Petite Urban Pooch for your doggy daycare needs.

A MUST VISIT: AFRICVILLE MUSEUM 5795 Africville Road, North End Halifax

For over a century, Africville in the North End was home to many Black Nova Scotians until it was demolished to make way for Halifax’s industrial expansion in the 1960s. The Africville Museum, located in a replica of the community’s Seaview United Baptist Church, showcases the resilience of the area’s original inhabitants. africvillemuseum.org

THE SEAHORSE TAVERN

NORTH END HIGHLIGHTS WHERE TO EXPERIENCE NIGHTLIFE & LIVE MUSIC HOPYARD 2103 Gottingen Street

A new addition to the North End, HopYard has great craft beer, vinyl music and many yummy menu items. hopyard.ca/halifax

THE BROWN HOUND PUBLIC HOUSE 2394 Agricola Street The North End’s newest pub has a daily happy hour and a warm atmosphere. | thebrownhound.ca

THE LOCAL RESTAURANT & BAR 2037 Gottingen Street

With live music most evenings, a pool table and more, this local hub is a great place for a drink or a meal.

THE MARQUEE BALLROOM 2037 Gottingen Street

A live music staple in the Maritimes, this venue is also conveniently located in the same building as the Seahorse.

THE SEAHORSE TAVERN 2037 Gottingen Street

Live music every night from live bands, DJ nights and more. theseahorsetavern.ca

This content was produced in partnership with the North End Business Association.

HALIFAX VISITOR GUIDE 2020

LOCAL TIP: Pick up a copy of The Coast, a well-read weekly newspaper filled with local news and great feature reads.

Coast Publishing Ltd. can be found in Halifax’s North End. thecoast.ca

ONE OF THE HALIFAX’S MOST ICONIC AND HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOODS

gonorthhalifax.ca | instagram@gonorthbiz 43

PEGGY’S COVE COASTAL REGION

PEGGY’S COVE LIGHTHOUSE

WHERE OUR ICONIC LIGHTHOUSE MEETS LEISURELY ESCAPES The Peggy’s Cove Coastal Region is where you go to relax in nature, with its scenic drives, famous lighthouses, coastal beaches and delicious seafood. This region also features picturesque hikes, historic sites and unique attractions.

WHAT TO DO

• Check out Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse, one of the most photographed lighthouses in Canada, then take a step back in time at Peggy of the Cove Museum.

• Explore York Redoubt National Historic Site.

• Look for the Chebucto Head Lighthouse and the Sambro Lighthouse (the oldest in America that still operates).

• Enjoy a round of golf at Granite Springs Golf Club and The Links at Brunello.

WHERE TO STAY

• Anchorage House & Cottages • Anchors Gate B&B • Bay Breeze Motel And Cottages • By The Bay Bed & Breakfast • Harbourview Inn • Hubbards Beach Campground and Cottages • Larinda’s Landing Oceanfront Cottages • Oceanstone Seaside Resort • Peggy’s Cove Bed & Breakfast • The Dauphinee Inn

EAT & DRINK

• Rhubarb Restaurant • The Shore Club • The Sou’wester Restaurant & Gift Shop • Train Station Bike & Bean

SHOP

• Acadian Maple Products • Albert’s Wharf Gallery • Hooked Rug Museum of North America • Hubbards Barn Farmers’ Market • Lola’s Landing • Rogues Gallery

WHERE TO HIKE • BLT Rails To Trails • Slaughenwhites Cascade

TOP BEACHES • Fox Point Beach • Queensland Beach Provincial Park

HOW TO GET TO PEGGY’S COVE IF YOU DON’T HAVE A VEHICLE RENT A CAR Halifax is home to all of the major car rental companies.

With Avis, day-long rentals start as low as $50. | avis.ca

TAKE A TOUR BUS Ambassatours Gray Line Peggy’s Cove Bus Tour (seasonal) departs Downtown Halifax at 1:00 PM for a 3.5-hour tour that costs $53.50 per person (adult fare). ambassatours.com/historic-tours.

TAKE A TAXI Try a Casino Taxi Peggy’s Cove Tour for $150. Price includes round trip fare and an hour stopover in Peggy’s Cove for exploring. Call 1-902-429-6666 to book.

FOR THE AMBITIOUS: BIKE Experienced cyclists can spend the day biking the 100km loop that takes you through fishing villages, along highways and on bike trails. I Heart Bikes can set you up with a bike

PEGGY’S COVE TOUR COMPANIES • AMBASSATOURS GRAY LINE 3.5-hour, Peggy’s Cove bus tour

• ANCHOR TOURS Full-day, Lunenburg-Peggy’s Cove tour • ATLANTIC TOURS 13 days, Atlantic Maritimes • BLUE DIAMOND TOURS 9 days, Lobsters, Lighthouses & Landscapes Tour • DOWN EAST TOURS 5-6-hour, Peggy’s Cove tour • FREEWHEELING ADVENTURES Bicycle, hiking/walking tours and sea-kayak paddling trips • GREAT E.A.R.T.H EXPEDITIONS 4-day, Nova Scotia Bucket List Tour • HALIFAX TITANIC HISTORICAL TOUR 6-hour, Nova Scotia’s South Shore Tour • OPEN TOP TOURS 4-hour, Famous Peggy’s Cove Tour • PICTURE PERFECT TOURS 5.5 hours, Peggy’s Cove Morning Light Tour • SERENDIPITY TOURS 5-hour, Halifax & Peggy’s Cove Tour

HALIFAX VISITOR GUIDE 2020

rental and map. | iheartbikeshfx.com

45

VIEW OF HALIFAX’S NORTHWEST ARM

WEST END HALIFAX

Photo Credit: @adriennekayla

WHERE ECLECTIC SHOPS MEET MILLION DOLLAR VIEWS Just 10 minutes west of Downtown Halifax, the West End is known for its eclectic feel. With the indie-cool Quinpool Road and beautiful Armdale, this region has a rural and urban vibe all its own.

Quinpool Road features 120 businesses including some of Halifax’s most delicious eats, home décor shops and so much more.

WHAT TO DO

• Visit the Dingle Tower at Sir Sandford Fleming Park and nearby Frog Pond.

• Rent a kayak or paddle board from Long Lake Adventure Company at Long Lake Provincial Park.

• Tour Dalhousie University.

• Shop along Quinpool Road.

THE TITANIC CONNECTION 320 Windsor Street, West End

Fairview Lawn Cemetery has the world’s largest collective group of graves from the Titanic tragedy. What’s more, the graves are aligned to form the curved “hull” of a ship. To get there by public transit, get the #29 bus on Barrington Street, outside of Scotia Square, and get off at Windsor Street before Connaught Avenue.

The Armdale area or the “Northwest Arm” is a stunning ocean inlet that attracts many kayakers, yachts and sailing enthusiasts.

Popular attractions include the Dingle Tower at Sir Sandford Fleming Park, the Armdale Yacht Club and the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron.

WHERE TO STAY

• ATLANTICA HOTEL HALIFAX • BEST WESTERN PLUS CHOCOLATE LAKE HOTEL

SHOP

• Halifax Shopping Centre • Organic Earth Market

EAT & DRINK

• Dilly Dally Coffee Cafe • Kempster’s Cookhouse • Morris East (Quinpool)

LISTINGS ACCOMMODATIONS

REGIONS

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX WEST END HALIFAX NORTH END HALIFAX

BEDFORD/SACKVILLE PEGGY’S COVE COASTAL REGION

ALT HOTEL HALIFAX AIRPORT 40 Silver Dart Drive, Enfield althotels.ca/en/halifaxairport Modern airport hotel connected to Halifax Stanfield International Airport.

AIRPORT AREA

FUTURE INNS HALIFAX HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTRE 30 Fairfax Drive, Halifax futureinns.com/index.php/halifax A reputable hotel located near the Canada Games Centre with stylish rooms, perfect for families and full-service business visits.

BEDFORD/SACKVILLE

ATLANTICA HOTEL HALIFAX 1980 Robie Street, Halifax atlanticahotelhalifax.com Modern hotel in Halifax's West End overlooking the Halifax Common.

WEST END HALIFAX

HALIFAX MARRIOTT HARBOURFRONT HOTEL 1919 Upper Water Street, Halifax halifaxmarriott.com Hotel boasting luxury rooms, stylish on-site dining and more on the Halifax Waterfront.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX

BEST WESTERN PLUS CHOCOLATE LAKE HOTEL 250 St. Margaret's Bay Road, Halifax chocolatelakehotel.com Pet-friendly hotel overlooking Chocolate Lake and only 4km from Downtown Halifax.

WEST END HALIFAX

HAMPTON INN BY HILTON – HALIFAX DOWNTOWN 1960 Brunswick Street, Halifax halifax.hamptoninn.com New centrally-located hotel boasting exceptional views of the Halifax Harbour and Halifax Citadel National Historic Site.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX

CAMBRIDGE SUITES HOTEL HALIFAX 1583 Brunswick Street, Halifax cambridgesuiteshalifax.com Chic hotel located in the city's business district, just 1,650 feet from the Halifax Convention Center.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX COMFORT INN HALIFAX (BEDFORD) 560 Bedford Highway, Halifax choicehotels.ca/cn207 An award winning, family-owned establishment located right on the Bedford Basin, minutes from Downtown Halifax.

BEDFORD/SACKVILLE COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT HALIFAX DOWNTOWN 5120 Salter Street, Halifax marriott.com/yhzcy Located across from the Halifax Waterfront, this hotel is home to CUT Steakhouse and neighbours the Alexander Keith's Brewery.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX

HEARTHSTONE INN HALIFAX/DARTMOUTH 313 Prince Albert Road, Dartmouth heartstonehospitality.ca/index.php/ dartmouth-hotel This pet friendly, intimate 54-room hotel offers all the amenities of home.

DARTMOUTH/COLE HARBOUR HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES HOTEL HALIFAX AIRPORT 180 Pratt and Whitney Drive, Enfield ihg.com/holidayinnexpress Cozy hotel located just 5km from the airport with free 24/hr airport shuttle service.

AIRPORT AREA HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES HALIFAX-BEDFORD 980 Parkland Drive, Halifax hiexhalifax.com A stylish hotel just 10-15 minutes outside of Downtown Halifax.

BEDFORD/SACKVILLE

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY 6299 South Street, Halifax dal.ca/stay Downtown Halifax university offering conference hosting and accommodations.

WEST END HALIFAX

HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON HALIFAX DOWNTOWN 1960 Brunswick Street, Halifax halifax.homewoodsuites.com A welcoming, extended stay option in Downtown Halifax with harbour and city views.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX

DELTA HOTELS BY MARRIOTT DARTMOUTH 240 Brownlow Avenue, Dartmouth marriott.com/YHZDM #1 Dartmouth hotel for 2019 as voted by TripAdvisor. Located minutes from Dartmouth Crossing, Mic Mac Mall, downtown Dartmouth and downtown Halifax.

DARTMOUTH/COLE HARBOUR

HOTEL HALIFAX 1990 Barrington Street, Halifax hotelhalifax.ca Convenient location offers access to downtown pedway system with spacious, home-like accommodations and amenities.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON HALIFAX DARTMOUTH 101 Wyse Road, Dartmouth halifaxdartmouth.doubletreebyhilton.com A modern hotel offering an ideal location overlooking the beautiful Halifax Harbour.

DARTMOUTH/COLE HARBOUR FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON HALIFAX 1496 Hollis Street, Halifax fourpointshalifax.com Located in the heart of downtown, steps from the ocean and the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX

INN ON THE LAKE 3009 Nova Scotia Trunk 2 (Hwy 2), Fall River innonthelake.com A four-star boutique hotel on a picturesque lake and just 10 minutes from the airport and 20 minutes from Downtown Halifax.

AIRPORT AREA LARINDA'S LANDING OCEANFRONT COTTAGES 7532 St. Margaret's Bay Road, Boutiliers Point larindaslanding.com Eight gorgeous, well-appointed oceanfront cottages overlooking Head Harbour.

PEGGY’S COVE COASTAL AREA

EASTERN SHORE DARTMOUTH/COLE HARBOUR AIRPORT AREA

LORD NELSON HOTEL & SUITES 1515 South Park Street, Halifax lordnelsonhotel.ca Hotel and Halifax landmark that artfully blends historic charm with urbanely stylish design.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX OCEANSTONE SEASIDE RESORT 8650 Peggy's Cove Road, Indian Harbour oceanstoneresort.com Overlooking a sandy beach, this upscale lodging is minutes from Peggy's Cove.

PEGGY’S COVE COASTAL AREA PRINCE GEORGE HOTEL 1725 Market Street, Halifax princegeorgehotel.com World-class, four diamond hotel in the heart of Downtown Halifax for those seeking a luxury destination.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX QUALITY INN HALIFAX AIRPORT 60 Sky Boulevard, Goffs airporthotelhalifax.com A charming hotel just minutes from the airport and the Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum.

AIRPORT AREA RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT HALIFAX DOWNTOWN 1599 Grafton Street, Halifax marriott.com/yhzri Contemporary long-stay hotel packed with thoughtful features in the heart of Downtown Halifax's Entertainment District.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX SAINT MARY’S UNIVERSITY CONFERENCE SERVICES 5865 Gorsebrook Avenue, Halifax smu.ca/conferences Saint Mary's University offers an ideal setting for all meeting and conference needs and offers accommodations.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX THE BARRINGTON HOTEL 1875 Barrington Street, Halifax thebarringtonhotel.ca Located in the city centre with immaculately designed rooms and connected to Halifax's pedway system.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX THE HALLIBURTON 5184 Morris Street, Halifax thehalliburton.com Boutique hotel near the historic Halifax Waterfront, home to Stories Restaurant.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX THE HOLLIS HALIFAX - A DOUBLETREE SUITES HOTEL BY HILTON 1649 Hollis Street, Halifax thehollishalifaxsuites.doubletree.com One of Halifax's newly rebranded and renovated Downtown Halifax hotels.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX

HALIFAX VISITOR GUIDE 2020

FEATURE

THE SUTTON PLACE HOTEL HALIFAX (COMING IN 2020)

1700 Grafton Street, Halifax suttonplace.com A five-star luxury hotel experience opening at the downtown Nova Centre in 2020.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX

47

WESTIN NOVA SCOTIAN HOTEL 1181 Hollis Street, Halifax thewestinnovascotian.com A premiere hotel destination in Halifax's Seaport District just steps from the Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market and Pier 21.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX

ATTRACTIONS ALEXANDER KEITH’S BREWERY 1496 Lower Water Street, Halifax keiths.ca Tour and learn the history of Mr. Keith’s legacy, get a behind the scenes look at the brewing process and sample some beer throughout.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX ART GALLERY OF NOVA SCOTIA 1723 Hollis Street, Halifax artgalleryofnovascotia.ca The largest art museum in Atlantic Canada, also home to the Maud Lewis collection.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX CANADIAN MUSEUM OF IMMIGRATION AT PIER 21 1055 Marginal Road, Halifax pier21.ca Canada’s national museum of immigration. Pier 21 was the gateway to Canada for one million immigrants and a departure point for 500,000 military personnel during WWII. DOWNTOWN HALIFAX CAPTURED ESCAPE ROOMS 1684 Barrington Street, Fourth Floor, Halifax capturedescaperooms.com Halifax's largest escape room business.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX CASINO NOVA SCOTIA 1983 Upper Water Street, Halifax casinonovascotia.com Gaming, entertainment & dining all under one roof.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX COLE HARBOUR HERITAGE FARM MUSEUM 471 Poplar Drive, Dartmouth coleharbourfarmmuseum.ca

Nurturing an understanding of plants, animals and farming today, this museum has heritage buildings, farm animals, gardens and a tea room.

DARTMOUTH/COLE HARBOUR DISCOVERY CENTRE 1215 Lower Water Street, Halifax discoverycentre.ns.ca Halifax's newest attraction, offering fun, handson learning experiences.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX FISHERMAN’S COVE 4 Government Wharf Road, Eastern Passage fishermanscove.ns.ca A 200-year-old restored fishing village offering a peek into the past along with a variety of modern-day activities for the whole family.

EASTERN SHORE HALIFAX CITADEL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE 5425 Sackville Street, Halifax pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/ns/halifax This star-shaped fortress in the center of Downtown Halifax is Canada's most-visited National Historic Site.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX HALIFAX THUNDERBIRDS 1800 Argyle Street, Halifax halifaxthunderbirds.com Halifax’s newest professional sports team playing fast and hard-hitting indoor lacrosse at the Scotiabank Centre.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX

HATFIELD FARM 1840 Hammonds Plains Road, Hammonds Plains hatfieldfarm.com Farm offering everything from wagon & sleigh rides for the whole family to corporate events.

PEGGY’S COVE COASTAL REGION KARTBAHN RACING 66 Otter Lake Court, Bayer’s Lake kartbahn.ca Atlantic Canada's Premier Indoor Karting and Laser Tag Facility.

BEDFORD/SACKVILLE MARITIME MUSEUM OF THE ATLANTIC 1675 Lower Water Street, Halifax maritimemuseum.novascotia.ca The oldest and largest Maritime museum in Canada with exhibits on the Titanic disaster and the Great Halifax Explosion.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX MEMORY LANE HERITAGE VILLAGE 5435 Clam Harbour Road, Lake Charlotte heritagevillage.ca A museum that captures what it was like to live and work in a Nova Scotian rural village from 1940-1950.

EASTERN SHORE ROYAL NOVA SCOTIA INTERNATIONAL TATTOO 1800 Argyle Street, Halifax nstattoo.ca A popular show with pipers, drummers, dancers, acrobats, cyclists, singers, choirs, military bands and much more.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX SEA DOME (KA'NATA PRODUCTIONS INC.) 1675 Lower Water Street, Halifax Waterfront seadome.ca A new kind of movie theatre! Immerse yourself inside of a 360° virtual experience on the Halifax Waterfront.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX TIMBER LOUNGE 2710 Agricola Street, North-End Halifax timberlounge.ca A licensed adventure facility offering group axe throwing.

NORTH END HALIFAX

BREWERIES, DISTILLERIES & WINERIES 2 CROWS BREWING CO. 1932 Brunswick Street, Halifax 2crowsbrewing.com An industrial-chic taproom featuring wood-aged and sour beers.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX COMPASS DISTILLERS 2533 Agricola Street, Halifax compassdistillers.ca Locally handcrafted spirits and bitters; taste them for yourself in their tasting room and retail space.

NORTH END HALIFAX

ENTERTAINERS, MUSIC & SPEAKERS SONIC CONCERTS 1674 Hollis Street, Halifax sonicconcerts.com Concert producer throughout Atlantic Canada.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX THE MASTER MUSICIANS OF HALIFAX Halifax mastermusiciansofhalifax.ca A live music and Maritime dining experience Wednesday evenings in July and August at The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse.

NORTH END HALIFAX

FACILITIES AND VENUES ALDERNEY LANDING 2 Ochterloney Street, Downtown Dartmouth alderneylanding.com Art gallery, market, theatre and rental facility all on the Dartmouth waterfront.

DARTMOUTH/COLE HARBOUR

GOLF COURSES GLEN ARBOUR GOLF CLUB 40 Clubhouse Lane, Hammonds Plains glenarbour.com A par 72, 18-hole and 9-hole par 3 executive course located in Hammonds Plains.

BEDFORD/SACKVILLE GRANITE SPRINGS GOLF CLUB 4441 Prospect Road, Bayside granitespringsgolf.com A scenic and challenging golf course located just a short drive from Downtown Halifax.

PEGGY’S COVE COASTAL REGION THE LINKS AT BRUNELLO 120 Brunello Boulevard, Timberlea thelinksatbrunello.com An 18-hole golf course set on 40 acres of natural wetlands just 15 minutes from Downtown Halifax.

PEGGY’S COVE COASTAL REGION

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES MARITIME RACE WEEKEND Eastern Passage maritimeraceweekend.com This race event features three distances along a gorgeous coastline route (Sunset + Sunrise 5K, Coastal 10K and the Scenic Half Marathon).

EASTERN SHORE SCOTIABANK BLUE NOSE MARATHON Halifax bluenosemarathon.com This multi-day event known as 'the people's marathon' hosts seven running events over Victoria Day weekend.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX

PUBLISHING/MEDIA

LAKE CITY CIDER HOUSE 35 Portland Street, Dartmouth lakecitycider.ca An open concept craft cidery offering ciders made from 100% Nova Scotian apples.

DARTMOUTH/COLE HARBOUR

COAST PUBLISHING LTD. thecoast.ca Pick up this free weekly newspaper every Thursday to get the best news about Halifax's pop culture scene.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX

CATERING SERVICES

RESTAURANTS

SCANWAY CATERING 1505 Barrington Street, Halifax scanwaycatering.com Catering company servicing events large and small throughout Halifax.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX

1862 TEPPANYAKI & STEAKHOUSE (COMING IN 2020)

1682 Hollis Street, Halifax Offering a modern and delicious Japanese group-dining experience.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX

LOT SIX BAR & RESTAURANT 1685 Argyle Street, Halifax lotsix.ca Craft cocktails and modern fare offered in a dreamy space with a vaulted glass atrium.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX

ANTOJO TACOS + TEQUILA 1667 Argyle Street, Halifax antojo.ca Serving Mexican street food & tacos on bustling Argyle Street.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX

MORRIS EAST RESTAURANT 5215 Morris Street, Halifax morriseast.com Creative neighbourhood restaurant serving artisanal pizzas, antipasti, salads, pastas, craft beer, cocktails and good wine.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX

BLUENOSE II RESTAURANT 1824 Hollis Street, Halifax bluenoseii.ca Restaurant featuring seafood, steaks and other classic dishes in an easygoing, wood-accented setting.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX BOONDOCKS RESTAURANT 200 Government Wharf, Eastern Passage boondocksrestaurant.ca Family-owned restaurant with wrap-around waterfront patio that specializes in seafood.

EASTERN SHORE CHIVES CANADIAN BISTRO 1537 Barrington Street, Halifax chives.ca Warm, urban bistro in a historic building with a select seasonal menu, daily specials and microbrews.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX COFFEE MATTERS 1496 Lower Water Street, Halifax coffeematters.ca Premiere coffee house offering a distinctive mix of contemporary decor and a comfortable atmosphere.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX DILLY DALLY COFFEE CAFÉ 6100 Quinpool Road, Halifax dillydallyeats.com A little, licensed coffee shop serving small batch, market-to-table coffee and food.

WEST END HALIFAX DURTY NELLY’S AUTHENTIC IRISH PUB 1645 Argyle Street, Halifax durtynellys.ca This stylish, popular and traditional pub was built in Ireland then shipped to and assembled in Canada! It’s where you go for a feel-goodMaritime-time!

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX ECONOMY SHOE SHOP 1663 Argyle Street, Halifax economyshoeshop.ca One of the city's most iconic bars, "The Shoe" is located on Argyle Street, the heart of the entertainment district.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX GAHAN HOUSE NOVA CENTRE 1615 Grafton Street, Halifax halifax.gahan.ca With hand-crafted ales and a delicious menu, Gahan House has something for everyone, and the space is ideal for large groups.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX HARBOURSTONE SEA GRILL & POUR HOUSE 1919 Upper Water Street, Halifax harbourstonerestaurant.com Hotel eatery sporting contemporary decor and featuring locally-sourced seafood dishes.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX LITTLE OAK BAR 1474 Lower Water Street, Halifax littleoakbar.ca A place to drink beautiful wine, cocktails and spirits, while eating decadent bites in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX

OBLADEE, A WINE BAR 1600 Barrington Street, Halifax obladee.ca Snug, warmly decorated café focusing on wine and small plates including cheese and charcuterie boards.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX PICKFORD & BLACK 1869 Upper Water Street, Halifax pickfordblack.com Serving fresh seafood, craft beer, and overall great times in Historic Properties on the Halifax Waterfront.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX RASA: FLAVOURS OF INDIA 1542 Birmingham Street, Halifax rasarestaurant.ca Fresh, authentic Indian cuisine including seafood dishes.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX SMOKE'S POUTINERIE 5236 Blowers Street, Halifax smokespoutinerie.com A poutinerie bringing the Quebec classic to Halifax!

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX STORIES RESTAURANT AT THE HALLIBURTON 5184 Morris Street, Halifax storiesdining.com Restaurant with intricately prepared, five-course meals and intimate dining rooms.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX TEMPO FOOD+DRINK 1875 Barrington Street, Halifax tempofooddrink.com Contemporary, urban open kitchen eatery situated on the busiest corner in Downtown Halifax.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX THE BARRINGTON STEAKHOUSE & OYSTER BAR 1662 Barrington Street, Halifax barringtonsteakhouse.ca Cosmopolitan, low-lit chophouse offering live music, crafted cocktails, oysters & premium steaks.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX THE CARLETON 1685 Argyle Street, Halifax thecarelton.ca A Halifax landmark, this live music venue also serves upscale pub grub.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX THE FIVE FISHERMEN & LITTLE FISH OYSTER BAR 1740 Argyle Street, Halifax fivefishermen.com An iconic, upscale seafood restaurant with an oyster bar and a storied history.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX THE MERCANTILE SOCIAL 1579 Hollis Street, Halifax themercantilesocial.ca Fresh seafood, creative cocktails and a vibrant atmosphere with influences from around the globe.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX THE OLD APOTHECARY BAKERY & CAFE 1496 Lower Water Street theoldapothecary.com Bakery and café offering baked-on-site and locally-sourced goods.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX

THE OLD TRIANGLE IRISH ALEHOUSE 5136 Prince Street, Halifax oldtriangle.com/welcome Casual, wood-paneled hangout with a patio offering Irish pub fare, draft beer and nightly live music.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX THE STUBBORN GOAT GASTROPUB 1579 Grafton Street, Halifax stubborngoat.ca Comfy tavern serving creative tapas, comfort fare and craft cocktails.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX

SALONS & SPAS THE TEN SPOT 5165 South Street, Halifax thetenspot.com/halifax The original ‘anti-spa’ beauty bar with impeccable nail, waxing and facial services.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX

SHOPPING AMOS PEWTER 1521 Lower Water Street, Halifax amospewter.com Pewter products designed and made in their local workshop.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX ART 1274 HOLLIS GALLERY 1274 Hollis Street Halifax art1274hollis.ca Fine art gallery showcasing the works of 24 local artists.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX DARTMOUTH CROSSING 34 Logiealmond Close, Dartmouth dartmouthcrossing.com A major shopping hub, home to IKEA and Bass Pro Shops Outpost.

DARTMOUTH/COLE HARBOUR FIREWORKS GALLERY 1569 Barrington Street. Halifax fireworksgallery.com A full-service jeweler offering professional jewelry repair, custom creations, restoration and more in their Victorian era shop.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX FISHERMAN’S COVE GALLERY 10 Government Wharf Road, Eastern Passage fishermanscove.ca/cove-gallery A co-op of 10 local artists with works including paintings, reproductions, cards, magnets, jewelry and other painted items.

EASTERN SHORE HALIFAX CLUB CIGAR SHOP 1675 Granville Street, Halifax halifaxclubcigarshop.com/about-1 Offering the perfect cigar for any occasion whether it be for discerning aficionados or those new to the world of cigars.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX HALIFAX SEAPORT FARMERS' MARKET Pier 20, 1209 Marginal Road, Halifax halifaxfarmersmarket.com The oldest, operating farmers' market in North America, hosting over 250 vendors every weekend.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX

HALIFAX VISITOR GUIDE 2020

2 DOORS DOWN 1533 Barrington Street, Halifax go2doorsdown.com Locally-sourced fare from burgers to curries and a long wine list, served in a laid-back space.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX

HALIFAX SHOPPING CENTRE 7001 Mumford Road, Halifax halifaxshoppingcentre.com Atlantic Canada's largest multi-building shopping centre.

WEST END HALIFAX

49

JUST BROWSING 33 Government Wharf Road, Eastern Passage fishermanscove.ca/just-browsing A relaxed shopping experience with a wide range of locally-made gifts and fashion accessories at affordable prices.

EASTERN SHORE LIQUID ASSETS 1 Bell Boulevard, Enfield lqans.com Featuring the best of Nova Scotia’s wineries, craft breweries and artisan distillers at Halifax Stanfield International Airport.

AIRPORT AREA NORTHERN WATTERS KNITWEAR & TARTEN SHOP 1869 Upper Water Street, Halifax nwknitwear.com Located in Historic Properties offering giftware, yarn, crafts, sweaters and knitted accessories.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX NOVA SCOTIA MARINE HERITAGE STORE 1675 Lower Water Street, Halifax maritimemuseum.novascotia.ca/visit-us/ marine-heritage-store Local clothing and souvenir shop conveniently located right on the Halifax Waterfront.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX NOVASCOTIAN CRYSTAL 5080 George Street, Halifax novascotiancrystal.com Canada's only maker of mouth-blown, hand-cut crystal, and one of the very few in the world.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX OASIS WOMEN’S FASHION 5415 Spring Garden Road, Halifax oasis-stores.com Now in Halifax, this UK fashion brand offers the latest in high street fashion and accessories.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX

THE PLAID PLACE 1903 Barrington Street, Halifax plaidplace.com A selection of Celtic gifts, jewelry, fashion wear and Highland dress rentals.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX THE PORT BY THE NSLC 5485 Clyde Street, Halifax mynslc.com/ThePort A specialty store by the NSLC offering unique product assortments of wine, beer and spirits.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX

TOUR OPERATORS ANCHOR TOURS 902-324-0038 | anchortours.ca Specializes in small, intimate group tours based out of Halifax.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX ATLANTIC TOURS LIMITED 1-800-565-7173 | atlantictours.com Scheduled and customized group tours in Halifax and beyond.

DARTMOUTH/COLE HARBOUR GRAPE ESCAPES NOVA SCOTIA WINE TOURS 902-446-9463 | novascotiawinetours.com Providing tours to Nova Scotia's wine country from Halifax.

NORTH END HALIFAX HALIFAX TITANIC HISTORICAL TOURS 902-292-6780 | halifaxtitanictours.ca Offering six-hour vehicle tours of Halifax, the South Shore and Annapolis Valley to small sized groups.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX LOCAL TASTING TOURS 902-817-1250 | localtastingtours.com Explore the exciting cuisine and culture that make Halifax such a memorable city.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX

PARK LANE 5657 Spring Garden Road, Halifax shopparklane.ca Enjoy the shopping experience, the downtown vibe and the entertainment in Park Lane.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX

NOVA SCOTIA HELICOPTER TOURS 902-625-2206 | novascotiahelicopters.com Call to book helicopter tours along Nova Scotia’s coastline.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX

ROUSSEAU CHOCOLATIER 5151 South Street, Halifax rousseauchocolatier.ca Specializes in artisan chocolate confections using the finest quality chocolate and ingredients.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX

THE HARBOUR WATERCRAFT & ADVENTURE RENTALS 902-441-2086 | theharbourwatercraft.com Offering Offering sea-doo rentals and guided tours on the Halifax Harbour.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX

SPRING GARDEN PLACE 5640 Spring Garden Road, Halifax springgardenplace.ca A unique mall-meets-boutique atmosphere with fashion, jewelry, floral and spa offerings as well as delectable dining.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX

THEATRES NEPTUNE THEATRE 1593 Argyle Street, Halifax neptunetheatre.com Atlantic Canada's largest regional theatre located on Argyle Street in Downtown Halifax.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX

THANK YOU TO OUR TOURISM & BUSINESS INDUSTRY PARTNERS: Cole Harbour Area Business Association | coleharbourbusiness.com Develop Nova Scotia | developns.ca Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission | downtowndartmouth.ca Downtown Halifax Business Commission | downtownhalifax.ca North End Business Association | gonorthhalifax.ca Sackville Business Association | sackvillebusiness.com Spring Garden Area Business Association | springgardenarea.com Quinpool Road Mainstreet District Association | quinpoolroad.ca

TRANSPORTATION AMBASSATOURS GRAY LINE ambassatours.com Atlantic Canada’s largest provider of sightseeing tours, offering memorable experiences on both land and sea throughout the Halifax region and beyond.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX AVIS CAR INC. 1717 Grafton Street, Halifax 902-492-2847 | avis.ca Car rental company offering a wide range of vehicle rentals.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX/AIRPORT AREA COACH ATLANTIC TRANSPORTATION GROUP coachatlanticgroup.com Expect excellence from Atlantic Canada's most diverse transportation and charter group provider.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX HALIFAX STANFIELD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY 1 Bell Boulevard, Enfield halifaxstanfield.ca The Halifax Stanfield International Airport is Atlantic Canada's principal full-service airport.

AIRPORT AREA WOODS LIMOUSINE SERVICE 1-888-720-5466 | woodslimo.com The largest limousine company in Halifax offering luxury sedans and limousine services.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX/AIRPORT AREA WORLD CLASS EXECUTIVE TRANSPORTATION 902-864-4004 | nslimo.ca A premier limousine and transportation company based out of Halifax.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX/AIRPORT AREA

UNIQUE VENUES ROYAL NOVA SCOTIA YACHT SQUADRON 360/373 Purcells Cove Road, Halifax RNSYS.com Located on the Northwest Arm, The Squadron has many beautiful venues for weddings, meetings or private events.

WEST END HALIFAX

WELLNESS MARITIME CRYOTHERAPY & WELLNESS CENTRE 1988 Brunswick Street, Halifax maritimecryotherapy.ca Halifax’s premier rehabilitation clinic and a first of its kind specializing in whole body cryotherapy.

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX

CONNECT WITH US #DiscoverHalifax | instagram@discoverhalifax /discoverhalifax | @hfxnovascotia DISCOVERHALIFAXNS.COM The Official 2020 Halifax Highlights Visitor Guide is provided by Discover Halifax. Every effort has been made to make this publication as accurate as possible. Discover Halifax will assume no responsibility for errors, changes or omissions. Businesses listed in this publication were members as of December 2019.

1809 Barrington Street, Suite 708, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3K8 1-877-422-9334 | 902-422-9334

SACKVILLE ST

NO

DR NIE

TERMINAL RD

5

Halifax Seaport

23

N TO ING RR

DUKE ST

Scotia Square

RS

UPP

ATE ER W

3

2

BEDFORD ROW

1 LOWER WATER ST Bishop’s Landing

MARGINAL RD

7

HOLLIS ST

Historic Properties

SA LTER ST

VIA Rail Halifax Station

GRANVILLE ST

BISHOP ST

LIS ST

COGSWELL ST

S N GE IN TT GO

27 6 H OL

10

ARGYLE ST

28

ST

ALBEMARLE ST

GEORGE ST

BARRINGTON ST

11 17

PRINCE ST

26

20

Atlantic Superstore NSLC

18

Grand Parade

MARKET ST

BA

BRUNSWICK ST

25

CARMICHAEL ST

SACKVILLE ST

DOYLE ST

BLOWERS ST

SOUTH ST

TOBIN ST

KENT ST

MORRIS ST

Old Burying Ground

ST

RA IN

FENWICK ST

VICTORIA RD

GREEN ST

H ST

HARVEY ST

SMIT

21

GRAFTON ST

4

T

NSWICK ST BRU

SS LLI

CHURCH ST

Royal Artillery Park

BR

ICK

SW

UN

PL

8

ND

QUEEN ST

MITCHELL ST

Police Station

15

19 N

16

13

14 Ferry to Woodside

Ferry to Downtown Dartmouth

0

PUBLIC WIFI

MAJOR ATTRACTIONS & VENUES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Alexander Keith's Brewery Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Casino Nova Scotia Dalhousie University Discovery Centre Government House Grand Parade Halifax Central Library Halifax Citadel National Historic Site and Army Museum Halifax City Hall Halifax Convention Centre Halifax Public Gardens Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market Harbour Hopper Tours Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

16 Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 17 Neptune Theatre 18 Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame 19 NovaScotian Crystal 20 Old Burying Ground 21 Old Town Clock 22 Point Pleasant Park 23 Province House 24 Saint Mary's University 25 Scotiabank Centre 26 St. Mary's Basilica 27 St. Matthew's United Church 28 St. Paul's Anglican Church

29 HFX Wanderers FC Grounds

E ING

TT

GO

IT

A PORT L

T

T

WA RN

CLYDE ST

QUEEN ST

DS

AR

MA

Halifax Citadel National Historic Site and Army Museum

Spring Garden Rd Shopping District

BIRMINGHAM ST

SOUTH BLAND ST

9

DRESDEN ROW

YN

MA

CO

LUCKNOW ST Holy Cross Cemetery

T

T AND S FALKL

Garrison Grounds

SOUTH PARK ST

O

RK PA

H RT

RS

UE

BA

BRENTON ST

BLAND ST

COMPTON AVE

CUNARD

T

KS AR HP RT

AHERN AVE

Halifax Public Gardens

S

T

ST

M ARGINAL RD

BRUSSELS ST

LA

AL

SHI

QUINPOOL RD PE

N

COLLEGE ST

UNIVERSITY AVE

UNIVERSITY AV

LO

T

SOUTH ST

TOWER TERR

TR OL

ST RD

RAL LAN E

Victoria Park

12

RD

Wonderers Grounds

A CU N

CATHED

MO

D

L

24

LL

BE

29

LR

YP UR MO AR

ROBIE ST

RD

RHULAND ST

ST

INGLIS ST

EL L

22 MCLEAN ST

VG Hospital

YOUNG AV

Point Pleasant Park

YOUNG AVE

SW

ER TOW

IVANHOE ST

BEL

4

Saint Mary’s University

Halifax Commons & Emera Oval

QEII Health Sciences Centre

SUMMER ST

SPRING GARDEN RD

RD

Camp Hill Cemetary

CARLTON ST

CO G

Dalhousie University

VETERANS MEMORIAL LANE

4

WELLINGTON ST

PARKER ST

ROBIE ST

IWK Children’s Hospital

ER

T

RS

DSO

WIN

WILLIAMS ST

EDWARD ST

DOWNTOWN HALIFAX

W

LI

COBURG RD

FRASER ST

ROXTON RD

OAKLAND RD

DAVIS ST

Q UINGATE P L

CHERRY ST

HENRY ST

ROBIE ST

TO

VERNON ST

BINNEY ST

MARLBOROUGH AVE

BLISS ST

BELMONT RD

ATLANTIC ST

GREENWOOD AVE

L ST

WATERLOO ST

ST

SEYMOUR ST

E RD

BELLEVUE AVE

Halifax Boardwalk Halifax Seaport Spring Garden Road Shopping District Suggested Walking Route Church Visitor Information Centre

DISCOVERHALIFAXNS.COM

100

200 m