Guidebook for Halifax
Food Scene
My favourite restaurant in Halifax. Handmade pastas and seafood/fish, with a menu that changes constantly to reflect the seasons. Reservations only. 15 minute walk from the Flat.
70 locals recommend
Bar Kismet
2733 Agricola StMy favourite restaurant in Halifax. Handmade pastas and seafood/fish, with a menu that changes constantly to reflect the seasons. Reservations only. 15 minute walk from the Flat.
Delicious menu of small plates with Asian influences, a 3 minute walk from the Flat. The sommelier is one of the best in the city, with a great cellar.
18 locals recommend
The Ostrich Club
5529 Young StDelicious menu of small plates with Asian influences, a 3 minute walk from the Flat. The sommelier is one of the best in the city, with a great cellar.
The best sushi in town. Shige trained with Jiro in Tokyo. Reservations strongly recommended. If you can plan ahead, his multi-course omakase dinner is worth every penny. 10 minute walk from the Flat
9 locals recommend
Sushi Shige Japanese Restaurant
5688 Almon StreetThe best sushi in town. Shige trained with Jiro in Tokyo. Reservations strongly recommended. If you can plan ahead, his multi-course omakase dinner is worth every penny. 10 minute walk from the Flat
Butter croissants, sour dough loaves and baguettes made on-site, several times a day.
69 locals recommend
LF Bakery
2063 Gottingen StButter croissants, sour dough loaves and baguettes made on-site, several times a day.
Edna
2053 Gottingen StBest brunch in the city. Expect to line-up. Worth it.
Home made ice cream. Mexican chocolate is my all-time favourite. By the scoop or the pint.
63 locals recommend
Dee Dee's Ice Cream
5668 Cornwallis StHome made ice cream. Mexican chocolate is my all-time favourite. By the scoop or the pint.
Elevated local dishes (hodgepodge, lobster pot pie, rappie pie) in a refined atmosphere on the waterfront. Book early.
6 locals recommend
Drift
1709 Lower Water StreetElevated local dishes (hodgepodge, lobster pot pie, rappie pie) in a refined atmosphere on the waterfront. Book early.
A Halifax institution, a 3 minute walk from the Flat.
107 locals recommend
Salvatore's Pizzaiolo Trattoria
5541 Young StA Halifax institution, a 3 minute walk from the Flat.
Fresh baked croissants, baguettes and sesame sourdough, plus sandwiches on their homemade bread. About a 20 minute walk from the Flat.
Luke's Small Goods
2393 Agricola StreetFresh baked croissants, baguettes and sesame sourdough, plus sandwiches on their homemade bread. About a 20 minute walk from the Flat.
The best espresso in the city. Federico is from Tuscany and pulls an amazing shot. About a 10 minute walk from the Flat, tucked inside the Warehouse Market, a great spot for local fruit, veg and fish.
10 locals recommend
Espresso 46
2867 Isleville StThe best espresso in the city. Federico is from Tuscany and pulls an amazing shot. About a 10 minute walk from the Flat, tucked inside the Warehouse Market, a great spot for local fruit, veg and fish.
Award winning pub in a converted Victorian home. Local beers, cider and wine and classic Nova Scotian fare, including the best fish and chips in the city. About a 10 minute walk from the Flat
The Narrows Public House
Award winning pub in a converted Victorian home. Local beers, cider and wine and classic Nova Scotian fare, including the best fish and chips in the city. About a 10 minute walk from the Flat
Gorgeous waterfront restaurant specializing in fire-roasted local fish, pizzas and (Friday only) a classic lobster boil. Brunch is amazing, too
Salt + Ash Beach House
Gorgeous waterfront restaurant specializing in fire-roasted local fish, pizzas and (Friday only) a classic lobster boil. Brunch is amazing, too
My favourite waterfront restaurant, featuring Latin and South American dishes (empanadas, tacos) and great margaritas in a vibrant space with patio dining
Bar Sofia
My favourite waterfront restaurant, featuring Latin and South American dishes (empanadas, tacos) and great margaritas in a vibrant space with patio dining
This is a coffee shop and bakery that focuses on Korean and French style sweets - madeleines, matcha cheesecake - and serves delicious dumplings and sandwiches. A 10 minute walk from the Flat.
Suda Table
This is a coffee shop and bakery that focuses on Korean and French style sweets - madeleines, matcha cheesecake - and serves delicious dumplings and sandwiches. A 10 minute walk from the Flat.
Lemonade General Store
5525 Young StDrinks & Nightlife
Field Guide
2076 Gottingen StAward-winning imaginative cocktails with a hipster vibe.
Delicious locally-brewed beer and hard seltzers, less than a 10 minute walk.
88 locals recommend
Good Robot Brewing Co.
2736 Robie StDelicious locally-brewed beer and hard seltzers, less than a 10 minute walk.
The most comprehensive collection of local beer in the city, and about a 20 minute walk from the Flat.
9 locals recommend
The Stillwell Freehouse
2534 Agricola StThe most comprehensive collection of local beer in the city, and about a 20 minute walk from the Flat.
Parks & Nature
Halifax's favourite park, with walking paths along the harbour and a large off-leash section for dogs.
295 locals recommend
Point Pleasant Park
5530 Point Pleasant DrHalifax's favourite park, with walking paths along the harbour and a large off-leash section for dogs.
Park honouring the Halifax explosion, with an off-leash dog section. Just up the hill from the apartment!
31 locals recommend
Fort Needham Memorial Park
5515 Stairs PlPark honouring the Halifax explosion, with an off-leash dog section. Just up the hill from the apartment!
Shopping
General store which sells amazing cheeses, fresh pasta and interesting snacks, a 3 minute walk from the Flat.
Lemonade General Store
5525 Young StGeneral store which sells amazing cheeses, fresh pasta and interesting snacks, a 3 minute walk from the Flat.
Butcher featuring fresh local beef, pork, lamb, chicken and sausages. They also sell fresh farm veggies, organic eggs, local cheese. A 3 minute walk from the Flat.
Getaway Farm
5544 Kaye StButcher featuring fresh local beef, pork, lamb, chicken and sausages. They also sell fresh farm veggies, organic eggs, local cheese. A 3 minute walk from the Flat.
Ratinaud makes amazing charcuterie and sells local and international cheeses.
40 locals recommend
Ratinaud
2157 Gottingen StRatinaud makes amazing charcuterie and sells local and international cheeses.
Essentials
Pharmacy, post office and liquor store, an 8 minute walk from the Flat.
8 locals recommend
Lawtons Drugs Duffus Street
5515 Duffus StPharmacy, post office and liquor store, an 8 minute walk from the Flat.
Atlantic Superstore
6141 Young StLarge, nearby grocery store
Book a blow out (ask for Liana) or a facial (with Lindsay). A 3 minute walk from the Flat.
Uptown Salon and Spa
5521 Young StBook a blow out (ask for Liana) or a facial (with Lindsay). A 3 minute walk from the Flat.
Entertainment & Activities
The Floatation Centre
2631 King StThey offer private, personal floatation tanks. So relaxing!
Seven Bays Bouldering
2019 Gottingen StOffering free-form climbing and a cafe
Discovery Centre
1215 Lower Water StScience centre aimed at kids but amusing for adults
Natural history displays and Gus the tortoise, who is 90 years young.
113 locals recommend
Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
1747 Summer StNatural history displays and Gus the tortoise, who is 90 years young.
Sightseeing
Halifax was founded in 1749. This is the fortress the British built. Beautiful views.
318 locals recommend
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada
5425 Sackville StHalifax was founded in 1749. This is the fortress the British built. Beautiful views.
This gorgeous building is nicknamed Halifax's Livingroom. It's a public library, cozy place to read current newspapers and magazines and features a cafe on the top floor with some of the best views in the city.
124 locals recommend
Halifax Central Library
5440 Spring Garden RdThis gorgeous building is nicknamed Halifax's Livingroom. It's a public library, cozy place to read current newspapers and magazines and features a cafe on the top floor with some of the best views in the city.
This UNESCO world heritage site is about an hour’s drive from the Flat. Home port of the Bluenose schooner. The town has a lovely waterfront, local independent shops and great restaurants featuring local scallops, clams and lobster rolls.
247 locals recommend
Lunenburg
This UNESCO world heritage site is about an hour’s drive from the Flat. Home port of the Bluenose schooner. The town has a lovely waterfront, local independent shops and great restaurants featuring local scallops, clams and lobster rolls.
The Annapolis Valley has several wineries, and this is the best one. Benjamin Bridge’s sparkling wine is world-class. They offer tastings at their beautiful property, about an hours drive from the Flat.
31 locals recommend
Benjamin Bridge
1966 White Rock RdThe Annapolis Valley has several wineries, and this is the best one. Benjamin Bridge’s sparkling wine is world-class. They offer tastings at their beautiful property, about an hours drive from the Flat.
The Halifax waterfront is the jewel of the city, especially on a sunny weekend. Find ice cream, cocktails, play structures, a splash station, many patios for lunch or supper and a great view of George’s Island.
173 locals recommend
Halifax Waterfront
Lower Water StreetThe Halifax waterfront is the jewel of the city, especially on a sunny weekend. Find ice cream, cocktails, play structures, a splash station, many patios for lunch or supper and a great view of George’s Island.