Guidebook for Halifax
Arts & Culture
Africville Museum
5795 Africville RdBeautiful place to relax! Make sure you visit the rooftop patio. There's also a cafe in the library.
124 locals recommend
Halifax Central Library
5440 Spring Garden RdBeautiful place to relax! Make sure you visit the rooftop patio. There's also a cafe in the library.
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
1675 Lower Water StCanadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
1055 Marginal RdArt Gallery of Nova Scotia
1723 Hollis StNova Scotia Museum of Natural History
1747 Summer StFood Scene
The best shawarma in Halifax. The mixed grill and shish tawk are also good but may require ordering ahead.
GrillWay & Catering
The best shawarma in Halifax. The mixed grill and shish tawk are also good but may require ordering ahead.
Turkuaz Restaurant
Their mixed kebabs are delicious.
Syrian style ice cream. I only like traditional pistachio flavour (white color).
Booza Emessa Ice Cream
Syrian style ice cream. I only like traditional pistachio flavour (white color).
CHEF ABOD CAFE & CATERING
3217 Kempt RdA far from downtown, but the food is delicious
Turkish Delight
5680 Spring Garden RdTasty lamb dishes and good location
902 Restaurant & Catering
1579 Dresden RowNewer restaurant with middle eastern food
Humani-T Cafe
5755 Young StBest gelato in Halifax.
Uncommon Grounds
1030 South Park StSpacious cafe
Best coffee in Halifax, also has a location at Farmer's marker
75 locals recommend
Java Blend Coffee Roasters
6027 North StBest coffee in Halifax, also has a location at Farmer's marker
Turkuaz Restaurant
827 Bedford HighwayGrilled Kebabs
Sightseeing
Peggy's Point Lighthouse
Peggys Point RoadIt is a pleasant spot to take a walk. The area is well-lit at night, making it perfect for watching the sunrise and sunset.
Bedford Waterfront
It is a pleasant spot to take a walk. The area is well-lit at night, making it perfect for watching the sunrise and sunset.
Halifax Waterfront
Lower Water StreetNice views of the harbour. The Roll On Two Chimney Cakes on second floor and Crepe on first floor are delicious. If you want coffee then checkout Java Blend on second floor.
196 locals recommend
Halifax Seaport Farmer's Market
961 Marginal RdNice views of the harbour. The Roll On Two Chimney Cakes on second floor and Crepe on first floor are delicious. If you want coffee then checkout Java Blend on second floor.
Parks & Nature
It is a nice place for a walk at any time, but especially at sunrise and sunset.
33 locals recommend
DeWolf Park
150 Waterfront DrIt is a nice place for a walk at any time, but especially at sunrise and sunset.
Africville Park
5795 Africville RdPoint Pleasant Park
5530 Point Pleasant DrNice place for a walk
Essentials
Sunnyside Mall
1595 Bedford HwyThis is the nearest mall.
Sobeys Mill Cove
961 Bedford HwyLawtons Drugs Mill Cove
965 Bedford HwyShoppers Drug Mart
Halifax Shopping Center Annex
7001 Mumford RdThis is the primary mall with the highest number of stores.
Atlantic Superstore
6141 Young StEntertainment & Activities
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
5425 Sackville StFree ice skating in the winter; free skate and helmet rental with a photo ID. Free roller blade, bicycle and tricycle rental in the summer.
55 locals recommend
Emera Oval
5775 Cogswell StFree ice skating in the winter; free skate and helmet rental with a photo ID. Free roller blade, bicycle and tricycle rental in the summer.
Park Lane Mall
5657 Spring Garden RdFood scene
Lamb mandi is delicious; however, it's best to take a long walk or hike after eating it.
Tanoor Restaurant
Lamb mandi is delicious; however, it's best to take a long walk or hike after eating it.
"Cinnamon buns and honey cake are delicious. Enjoy a 25% discount between 6 and 7 pm."
Dejan's European Bakery
"Cinnamon buns and honey cake are delicious. Enjoy a 25% discount between 6 and 7 pm."