Purcells Cove
Parks & Nature
Also known as Dingle Park, this park was donated to the City of Halifax by Sir Sandford Fleming. The dingle tower commemorates the achievement of representative government in 1758. The Dingle Tower overlooks the Northwest Arm of Halifax.
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Sir Sandford Fleming Park
260 Dingle RdAlso known as Dingle Park, this park was donated to the City of Halifax by Sir Sandford Fleming. The dingle tower commemorates the achievement of representative government in 1758. The Dingle Tower overlooks the Northwest Arm of Halifax.
10 - 15 minutes away. Gorgeous beach and park area.
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Crystal Crescent Beach Provincial Park
220 Sambro Creek Rd10 - 15 minutes away. Gorgeous beach and park area.
Victoria era gardens established in 1867. Located in the centre of Halifax near the popular Spring Garden Road shopping and restaurant district. In the summer months, they often have bands playing on Sunday afternoons.
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Almennir garðar Halifax
Summer StreetVictoria era gardens established in 1867. Located in the centre of Halifax near the popular Spring Garden Road shopping and restaurant district. In the summer months, they often have bands playing on Sunday afternoons.
Natural Historic Side constructed in 1749, designed to protect the city. Amazing views of Halifax Harbour. Reenactments and artifacts from the period showing what life was like back then. Every day the cannon goes off at noon.
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Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada
5425 Sackville StNatural Historic Side constructed in 1749, designed to protect the city. Amazing views of Halifax Harbour. Reenactments and artifacts from the period showing what life was like back then. Every day the cannon goes off at noon.
Great place to walk around and sight-see. Walk the water's edge or follow the trails to the forested interior and view some of the remaining artillery batteries on the property. This is a large park, approximately 75 hectares, and a good amount of parking. In the summer, Shakespeare by the Sea is held in the park, which is a live outdoor theater production.
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Point Pleasant Park
5530 Point Pleasant DrGreat place to walk around and sight-see. Walk the water's edge or follow the trails to the forested interior and view some of the remaining artillery batteries on the property. This is a large park, approximately 75 hectares, and a good amount of parking. In the summer, Shakespeare by the Sea is held in the park, which is a live outdoor theater production.
About an hour's drive from Halifax, this park has ton's to do. Walking trails, biking trails, waterfalls, picnic area, and Jacob's Ladder for those who really like a challenge. It is a man-made ladder with more than 175 steps. Great way to spend a day!
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Victoria Park
29 Park RdAbout an hour's drive from Halifax, this park has ton's to do. Walking trails, biking trails, waterfalls, picnic area, and Jacob's Ladder for those who really like a challenge. It is a man-made ladder with more than 175 steps. Great way to spend a day!
Shopping
Central location including many shops, services and restaurants to choose from,.
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Bayers Lake
Central location including many shops, services and restaurants to choose from,.
Exclusive shopping located in one central location. Recently named one of the best malls in the country. Over 170 stores and services. Approximately 15 minute drive into the city.
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Halifax Shopping Centre
Exclusive shopping located in one central location. Recently named one of the best malls in the country. Over 170 stores and services. Approximately 15 minute drive into the city.
New to the Halifax area and a hotspot for shoppers! Lots of parking, in the Dartmouth Crossing shopping area which has many other shops and services. Approximately 25 minute drive.
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IKEA Halifax
645 Cutler AveNew to the Halifax area and a hotspot for shoppers! Lots of parking, in the Dartmouth Crossing shopping area which has many other shops and services. Approximately 25 minute drive.
Looking for that perfect gift or momento to bring home? Hand blown crystal pieces, each is unique. You can even watch the glass blowers at work.
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NovaScotian Crystal
Looking for that perfect gift or momento to bring home? Hand blown crystal pieces, each is unique. You can even watch the glass blowers at work.
Costco Wholesale
230 Chain Lake Drlocated in Bayer’s Lake Park
Drinks & Nightlife
Bars, restaurants, Gorgeous public library, shopping on Spring Garden Rd, Barrington St. Museuam, public gardens, Halifax waterfront for shops, dining , walking. Hope on off bus. Music in bars and cafes. Art Galleries, cinemas, Live theatre - Neptune. Boat tours.
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Downtown Halifax
Bars, restaurants, Gorgeous public library, shopping on Spring Garden Rd, Barrington St. Museuam, public gardens, Halifax waterfront for shops, dining , walking. Hope on off bus. Music in bars and cafes. Art Galleries, cinemas, Live theatre - Neptune. Boat tours.
Downtown Halifax right on the historic waterfront. Live music most often featuring Acadian East Coast music. This pub offers great food as well.
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The Lower Deck Bar & Grill
278 Lacewood DrDowntown Halifax right on the historic waterfront. Live music most often featuring Acadian East Coast music. This pub offers great food as well.
Obladee, a Wine Bar
1600 Barrington StWine & cheese bar, featuring charcuterie boards
Live blues bands, drinks and food in the South end of Halifax. Wednesday night is karaoke!
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Bearly's House Of Blues & Ribs
1269 Barrington StLive blues bands, drinks and food in the South end of Halifax. Wednesday night is karaoke!
Arts & Culture
In the center of the city. Great for history buffs. Amazing views of the city.
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Army Museum Halifax Citadel
5425 Sackville StIn the center of the city. Great for history buffs. Amazing views of the city.
Learn about Halifax's immigration history. Weekend farmer's market. Access to downtown boardwalk. Free parking on weekends. Interesting place to hang out, especially in the summer for harbour views of boats and water activity.
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Kanadískt innflytjendamúseum á Pier 21
1055 Marginal RdLearn about Halifax's immigration history. Weekend farmer's market. Access to downtown boardwalk. Free parking on weekends. Interesting place to hang out, especially in the summer for harbour views of boats and water activity.
Public Library in the heart of Halifax. Built in 2014, has become highly popular gathering place which also includes cafes, and auditorium and community rooms. Well worth the visit to browse around and relax.
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Halifax Central Library
5440 Spring Garden RdPublic Library in the heart of Halifax. Built in 2014, has become highly popular gathering place which also includes cafes, and auditorium and community rooms. Well worth the visit to browse around and relax.
Professional orchestra based in Halifax. Their primary recital space is at the Dalhousie Arts Centre's Rebecca Cohn. Many various shows to see and enjoy!
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Symphony Nova Scotia
5657 Spring Garden RdProfessional orchestra based in Halifax. Their primary recital space is at the Dalhousie Arts Centre's Rebecca Cohn. Many various shows to see and enjoy!
Exhibits of natural sciences, artifacts, and culture including Mi’kmaq artifacts.
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Náttúrufræðistofnun Nýja Skotlands
1747 Summer StExhibits of natural sciences, artifacts, and culture including Mi’kmaq artifacts.
The largest professional theatre company in Atlantic Canada. Wide variety of live plays in downtown Halifax.
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Neptune Leikhús
1593 Argyle StThe largest professional theatre company in Atlantic Canada. Wide variety of live plays in downtown Halifax.
Nestled on the Halifax Waterfront, this museum takes you through sea life and maritime history.
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Sjávarfarsæla Atlantshafsins
1675 Lower Water StNestled on the Halifax Waterfront, this museum takes you through sea life and maritime history.
A Flower-class corvette which served in the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War, an iconic symbol of the Battle of the Atlantic. It is now a museum ship docked at the Halifax Waterfront, however it is currently in refit and is currently expected to re-open to the public in June 2019.
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HMCS Sackville
1675 Lower Water StreetA Flower-class corvette which served in the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War, an iconic symbol of the Battle of the Atlantic. It is now a museum ship docked at the Halifax Waterfront, however it is currently in refit and is currently expected to re-open to the public in June 2019.
Located in downtown Halifax. Featuring an exhibition of Maud Lewis paintings and many other exhibits as well.
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Listasafn Nova Scotia
1723 Hollis StLocated in downtown Halifax. Featuring an exhibition of Maud Lewis paintings and many other exhibits as well.
Named for the founder of the Nova Scotia College of Art & Design, stop by to see the works of students and faculty of the college.
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Anna Leonowens Gallery
1891 Granville StNamed for the founder of the Nova Scotia College of Art & Design, stop by to see the works of students and faculty of the college.
Discovery Centre
1215 Lower Water StScience and technology museum that is interactive.
Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame
1800 Argyle StCome see the history of Nova Scotia's sports heroes.
Public open houses on many Friday nights and group tours offered as well. Check their website for more information.
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Burke-Gaffney Observatory
5865 Gorsebrook AvePublic open houses on many Friday nights and group tours offered as well. Check their website for more information.
Food Scene
Small take out or eat in - been around since the late 1800's. Fantastic fish and chips- enormous portions. Many food items to choose from. Approx. 10 minutes away.
Armview retaurant by the Rotary - since the 50's- great for breakfast
McKelvies restaurant - downtown for an eveing meal - wonderful fish selection.
your Fathers Moustache on Spring Garden Rd. live music and brunch on Saturday afternoons.
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Fries and Co.
2603 Connolly StSmall take out or eat in - been around since the late 1800's. Fantastic fish and chips- enormous portions. Many food items to choose from. Approx. 10 minutes away.
Armview retaurant by the Rotary - since the 50's- great for breakfast
McKelvies restaurant - downtown for an eveing meal - wonderful fish selection.
your Fathers Moustache on Spring Garden Rd. live music and brunch on Saturday afternoons.
Featured on the Food Network's "You Gotta Eat Here". Nestled in the district known as the Hydrostone, with a few little shops and other restaurants.
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Salvatore's Pizzaiolo Trattoria
5541 Young StFeatured on the Food Network's "You Gotta Eat Here". Nestled in the district known as the Hydrostone, with a few little shops and other restaurants.
Fine dining specializing in surf & turf in downtown Halifax on the waterfront. This restaurant was the site of a former fire station dating from 1906.
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McKelvie's Restaurant
1680 Lower Water StFine dining specializing in surf & turf in downtown Halifax on the waterfront. This restaurant was the site of a former fire station dating from 1906.
The Five Fishermen
1740 Argyle StDowntown Halifax fine dining \ seafood and steak at it’s best!
Next to the Halifax Ferry Terminal. Casual pub with live music, food and an outdoor patio.
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Stayner's Wharf Pub & Grill
Next to the Halifax Ferry Terminal. Casual pub with live music, food and an outdoor patio.
Halifax fine dining restaurant featuring seafood, house cured meats, local cheese.
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Gio
1725 Market StHalifax fine dining restaurant featuring seafood, house cured meats, local cheese.
Contemporary Italian food, in Bishop's Landing right on the Halifax waterfront.
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The Bicycle Thief
1475 Lower Water StContemporary Italian food, in Bishop's Landing right on the Halifax waterfront.
Going to Peggy's Cove? This restaurant is on the way! You can also find homemade chocolates and paintings from local artists here.
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Rhubarb
8650 Peggys Cove RdGoing to Peggy's Cove? This restaurant is on the way! You can also find homemade chocolates and paintings from local artists here.
Delicious food with a view of The Arm and Dingle in Halifax
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Armview Restaurant & Lounge
7156 Chebucto RdDelicious food with a view of The Arm and Dingle in Halifax
Ardmore Tea Room
6499 Quinpool RdOld school diner that serves comfort food.
Athens Restaurant
6273 Quinpool RdDelicious Greek food with vegan and gluten-free options.
Farm market with fresh fruits & vegetables, butcher, and fabulous bakery, coffee, and pre-made meals. You may dine inside or outside overlooking the Halifax Harbour. Live music Friday nights and Sunday brunch!
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Bedford Basin Farmers Market
397 Bedford HwyFarm market with fresh fruits & vegetables, butcher, and fabulous bakery, coffee, and pre-made meals. You may dine inside or outside overlooking the Halifax Harbour. Live music Friday nights and Sunday brunch!
Looking for a 100% gluten free restaurant? This is it. Delicious food, lots to choose from and delicious desserts.
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Odell's Gluten Free Bakery & Cafe
30 Farnham Gate RdLooking for a 100% gluten free restaurant? This is it. Delicious food, lots to choose from and delicious desserts.
Wine and gourmet pizza bar and other delicious items to choose from. 3 locations to choose from: Nine Mile Drive, Bedford \ 5212 Morris Street, Halifax \ 1984 Vernon Street, Halifax.
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Morris East
620 Nine Mile DrWine and gourmet pizza bar and other delicious items to choose from. 3 locations to choose from: Nine Mile Drive, Bedford \ 5212 Morris Street, Halifax \ 1984 Vernon Street, Halifax.
Entertainment & Activities
Downtown Halifax is approx. 10- 15 minutes drive. We have wonderful live theatre, many local art galleries, a wonderful boardwalk along the Halifax waterfront. You may take boat tours to cruise the Harbour, and land tours around the city to learn about our History and beautiful sights. We have wine tasting bus tours leaving for the Valley with many vineyards, and beautiful country side scenery. Our waterfront and city offer an abundance of wonderful restaurants, cafes, and music. we have a beautiful Public Gardens in the center of the city, which is a wonderful spot for sitting quietly to read a book, picnic or just enjoying the beautiful flower gardens, and ducks. Halifax has so much to offer.
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Downtown Halifax
Downtown Halifax is approx. 10- 15 minutes drive. We have wonderful live theatre, many local art galleries, a wonderful boardwalk along the Halifax waterfront. You may take boat tours to cruise the Harbour, and land tours around the city to learn about our History and beautiful sights. We have wine tasting bus tours leaving for the Valley with many vineyards, and beautiful country side scenery. Our waterfront and city offer an abundance of wonderful restaurants, cafes, and music. we have a beautiful Public Gardens in the center of the city, which is a wonderful spot for sitting quietly to read a book, picnic or just enjoying the beautiful flower gardens, and ducks. Halifax has so much to offer.
In Tantallon, Nova Scotia, approximately 30 minutes from Halifax. Café & bike shop. This is a 32.5 kilometre multi-use pathway open all year to walkers, joggers, cyclists and horseback riders. During the winter enjoy cross country skis or snowshoes. It has a crusher dust pathway which is accessible to most strollers and wheelchairs.
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Train Station Bike & Bean
5401 St Margarets Bay RdIn Tantallon, Nova Scotia, approximately 30 minutes from Halifax. Café & bike shop. This is a 32.5 kilometre multi-use pathway open all year to walkers, joggers, cyclists and horseback riders. During the winter enjoy cross country skis or snowshoes. It has a crusher dust pathway which is accessible to most strollers and wheelchairs.
Scotiabank Theatre Halifax
190 Chain Lake DrLarge theater with a number of theaters.
Over 250 local artisans and food vendors right on the Halifax Waterfront. A great way to spend a few hours, tasting local foods and viewing art and local treasures.
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Halifax Seaport Farmer's Market
961 Marginal RdOver 250 local artisans and food vendors right on the Halifax Waterfront. A great way to spend a few hours, tasting local foods and viewing art and local treasures.
This is where all the big events happen, the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, music concerts, sporting events such as Halifax Mooseheads, Halifax Thunderbirds, Halifax Hurricanes. This facility seats over 10000 people.
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Scotiabank miðstöðin
1800 Argyle StThis is where all the big events happen, the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, music concerts, sporting events such as Halifax Mooseheads, Halifax Thunderbirds, Halifax Hurricanes. This facility seats over 10000 people.
Year-round skating park in the heart of the City, the size of three NHL hockey rinks. Open to the public 7 days a week.
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Emera Oval
5775 Cogswell StYear-round skating park in the heart of the City, the size of three NHL hockey rinks. Open to the public 7 days a week.
Book an afternoon cruise on this schooner and learn the art of sailing.
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Tall Ship Silva
1751 Lower Water StBook an afternoon cruise on this schooner and learn the art of sailing.
Murphy's Deep Sea Fishing
1751 Lower Water StGo fishing for a few hours off the coast of Halifax.
Murphy's over several choices: their party boat cruise on Halifax Harbour, a 2 hour dinner cruise along Halifax Harbour, or the Nature & Whale Watching Tour.
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DJ Party Boat aboard the Harbour Queen
Murphy's over several choices: their party boat cruise on Halifax Harbour, a 2 hour dinner cruise along Halifax Harbour, or the Nature & Whale Watching Tour.
Go sea kayaking on a professional guided tour with lessons. About a 1.5 hour drive to the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia.
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East Coast Outfitters
2017 Lower Prospect RdGo sea kayaking on a professional guided tour with lessons. About a 1.5 hour drive to the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia.
Go on a horse-drawn wagon ride or trail ride on your own horse. Great family adventure.
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Hatfield Farm
1840 Hammonds Plains RdGo on a horse-drawn wagon ride or trail ride on your own horse. Great family adventure.
Come visit Theodore from May to the end of October at the Halifax Water Front.
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Theodore Tugboat- Halifax, Nova Scotia
47 Discovery DriveCome visit Theodore from May to the end of October at the Halifax Water Front.
Boardwalk, shops and restaurants in Eastern Passage. Many locals come here to fish.
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Fiskimannavík
4 Government Wharf RdBoardwalk, shops and restaurants in Eastern Passage. Many locals come here to fish.
A great way to get from Halifax to Dartmouth and vice versa. See them both from the Harbour.
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Halifax Ferry Terminal station
A great way to get from Halifax to Dartmouth and vice versa. See them both from the Harbour.
Check out the wineries and food of Nova Scotia on this hop-on, hop-off British double-decker bus tour.
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Magic Winery Bus Limited
11 Willow AveCheck out the wineries and food of Nova Scotia on this hop-on, hop-off British double-decker bus tour.
check out their list of tours in and around the city, ranging from Harbour Hopper, Coastal Nature Tour, Peggy’s Cove, and Mahone Bay\Lunenburg tours. So much to choose from!
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Murphy's on the Water
1751 Lower Water Stcheck out their list of tours in and around the city, ranging from Harbour Hopper, Coastal Nature Tour, Peggy’s Cove, and Mahone Bay\Lunenburg tours. So much to choose from!
Sea-Doo Rentals or Tours. An exciting way to see Halifax from the water!
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The Harbour Watercraft & Adventure Rentals
1597 Lower Water StSea-Doo Rentals or Tours. An exciting way to see Halifax from the water!
Built in 2011, this sports complex is located in Clayton Park. Many things to do including swimming, track, basketball, yoga, and much more.
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Canada Games Centre
26 Thomas Raddall DrBuilt in 2011, this sports complex is located in Clayton Park. Many things to do including swimming, track, basketball, yoga, and much more.
Sightseeing
Spectacular waterfront views, shops, history, local gourmet food, beaches and boating. A definite must see! Approximately 40 minute drive from Halifax, but well worth the drive!
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Mahone Bay
Spectacular waterfront views, shops, history, local gourmet food, beaches and boating. A definite must see! Approximately 40 minute drive from Halifax, but well worth the drive!
Quintessential Nova Scotia! Absolutely stunning ocean view near the famous lighthouse! A wonderful way to spend a day watching the waves, boat traffic and nature! Please make sure to pay attention to the warning signs on the rocks near the water.
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Peggys Cove
Quintessential Nova Scotia! Absolutely stunning ocean view near the famous lighthouse! A wonderful way to spend a day watching the waves, boat traffic and nature! Please make sure to pay attention to the warning signs on the rocks near the water.
We have wonderful live theatre, many local art galleries, a wonderful boardwalk along the Halifax waterfront. You may take boat tours to cruise the Harbour, and land tours around the city to learn about our History and beautiful sights. We have wine tasting bus tours leaving for the Valley with many vineyards, and beautiful country side scenery. Our waterfront and city offer an abundance of wonderful restaurants, cafes, and music. we have a beautiful Public Gardens in the center of the city, which is a wonderful spot for sitting quietly to read a book, picnic or just enjoying the beautiful flower gardens, and ducks. Halifax has so much to offer
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Downtown Halifax
We have wonderful live theatre, many local art galleries, a wonderful boardwalk along the Halifax waterfront. You may take boat tours to cruise the Harbour, and land tours around the city to learn about our History and beautiful sights. We have wine tasting bus tours leaving for the Valley with many vineyards, and beautiful country side scenery. Our waterfront and city offer an abundance of wonderful restaurants, cafes, and music. we have a beautiful Public Gardens in the center of the city, which is a wonderful spot for sitting quietly to read a book, picnic or just enjoying the beautiful flower gardens, and ducks. Halifax has so much to offer
Located just next to Grand Parade next to City Hall. This church is known for the “Face in the Window” which is noted to be the profile of a deacon which was emblazed forever in the window, which happened during the Halifax Explosion in 1917. No matter how many times the glass had been cleaned over the years, the face remains in the window.
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St. Paul's Church
1749 Argyle StLocated just next to Grand Parade next to City Hall. This church is known for the “Face in the Window” which is noted to be the profile of a deacon which was emblazed forever in the window, which happened during the Halifax Explosion in 1917. No matter how many times the glass had been cleaned over the years, the face remains in the window.
Halifax’s oldest brewery, founded in 1820. Tours available.
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Alexander Keith's Brewery
1496 Lower Water StHalifax’s oldest brewery, founded in 1820. Tours available.
Dating back to 1803, it is a Halifax landmark. Situated near Citadel Hill and overlooks Halifax Harbour.
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Halifax Town Clock
Dating back to 1803, it is a Halifax landmark. Situated near Citadel Hill and overlooks Halifax Harbour.
Halifax’s most ornate cathedral, it is a National Historic Site.
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Saint Mary's Cathedral Basilica, Halifax
5221 Spring Garden RdHalifax’s most ornate cathedral, it is a National Historic Site.
Home of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly. Come watch proceedings, take a tour or visit the Legislative Library.
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Province House
1726 Hollis StHome of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly. Come watch proceedings, take a tour or visit the Legislative Library.
Located in Ferguson's Cove, this park overlooks Halifax Harbour.
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York Redoubt National Historic Site
300 Fergusons Cove RdLocated in Ferguson's Cove, this park overlooks Halifax Harbour.