Guidebook for Halifax
Food Scene
Good food at moderate prices, craft beer, and a cozy atmosphere. Depending on time of year and your mood, eat upstairs, outside, or in the cellar.
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Henry House
1222 Barrington StGood food at moderate prices, craft beer, and a cozy atmosphere. Depending on time of year and your mood, eat upstairs, outside, or in the cellar.
Boneheads has the best BBQ brisket north of Texas, pure and simple! The sausage is more of a Kansas City style, but not bad. I recommend getting a combo plate, but you can also ask for a pound of brisket and a link of sausage to take home. Also grab a side each of potato salad and coleslaw, and don't forget the sauces! The above will set you back about $50 but will be well worth it.
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Boneheads BBQ
1014 Barrington StBoneheads has the best BBQ brisket north of Texas, pure and simple! The sausage is more of a Kansas City style, but not bad. I recommend getting a combo plate, but you can also ask for a pound of brisket and a link of sausage to take home. Also grab a side each of potato salad and coleslaw, and don't forget the sauces! The above will set you back about $50 but will be well worth it.
Why am I recommending a hotel for dining? Because the Westin Nova Scotian has a surprisingly good team putting out excellent food in unexpected places like the hotel bar!
The Westin Nova Scotian
1181 Hollis StWhy am I recommending a hotel for dining? Because the Westin Nova Scotian has a surprisingly good team putting out excellent food in unexpected places like the hotel bar!
Classic greasy-spoon diner opened in 1958; cheap eats & an all-day breakfast. Bring cash--no credit cards accepted.
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Ardmore Tea Room
6499 Quinpool RdClassic greasy-spoon diner opened in 1958; cheap eats & an all-day breakfast. Bring cash--no credit cards accepted.
Don't let the outside looks put you off--this is a great Mom & Pop diner that offers good food for a low cost.
Westcliff Restaurant
3089 Oxford StDon't let the outside looks put you off--this is a great Mom & Pop diner that offers good food for a low cost.
Gourmet, high-class dining at a reasonable cost. Great place for a business lunch.
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Gio
1725 Market StGourmet, high-class dining at a reasonable cost. Great place for a business lunch.
Right across the street, so it is convenient. Although this is a private club, you may be served here as my guest (ask me for the code to get in)--just say you are Dan's guest from the Airbnb across the street. I recommend the pan-fried haddock, a Nova Scotia tradition not to be missed.
Resolutes Amateur Athletics Club
5461 Inglis StRight across the street, so it is convenient. Although this is a private club, you may be served here as my guest (ask me for the code to get in)--just say you are Dan's guest from the Airbnb across the street. I recommend the pan-fried haddock, a Nova Scotia tradition not to be missed.
I've always thought this was just an average restaurant, but a number of guests have eaten here and really like it--one couple ate there twice in the same day!
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Waterfront Warehouse
1549 Lower Water StI've always thought this was just an average restaurant, but a number of guests have eaten here and really like it--one couple ate there twice in the same day!
Drinks & Nightlife
I will NOT tell you WHICH bar or club to go to...but I WILL tell you that all you need do is go down Argyle Street and simply explore the options. You are on your own...
Argyle Street
Argyle StreetI will NOT tell you WHICH bar or club to go to...but I WILL tell you that all you need do is go down Argyle Street and simply explore the options. You are on your own...
The reason to go is in the title: House of Blues!
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Bearly's House Of Blues & Ribs
1269 Barrington StThe reason to go is in the title: House of Blues!
Parks & Nature
Despite significant damage from Hurricane Juan in 2003, Point Pleasant Park is still a great destination for a "walk in the park". Portions of the trail wind along the waterfront and are sure to please. Also check out some of the historic buildings on the site (military batteries).
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Point Pleasant Park
5530 Point Pleasant DrDespite significant damage from Hurricane Juan in 2003, Point Pleasant Park is still a great destination for a "walk in the park". Portions of the trail wind along the waterfront and are sure to please. Also check out some of the historic buildings on the site (military batteries).
Years ago, I was waiter in popular, touristy restaurant on the Halifax waterfront. I would often have visitors ask me for a "short list" of things to see and do in Halifax. The Halifax Public Gardens have always been in the top three of my recommendations (and now you want to know the other two: The Maritime Museum and The Citadel). If you are in Halifax anytime between the Spring and Fall, the Public Gardens are not to be missed!
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Halifax Public Gardens
Summer StreetYears ago, I was waiter in popular, touristy restaurant on the Halifax waterfront. I would often have visitors ask me for a "short list" of things to see and do in Halifax. The Halifax Public Gardens have always been in the top three of my recommendations (and now you want to know the other two: The Maritime Museum and The Citadel). If you are in Halifax anytime between the Spring and Fall, the Public Gardens are not to be missed!
This is an interesting site with much history. A tour is worthwhile, but you may just enjoy walking around "Citadel Hill" for the views of the city and harbour.
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5425 Sackville StThis is an interesting site with much history. A tour is worthwhile, but you may just enjoy walking around "Citadel Hill" for the views of the city and harbour.
Arts & Culture
Halifax is a maritime city, and The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is a must-see if you have ANY interest whatsoever in things nautical. Many come for the Titanic exhibit, but I like other areas of the museum, too. DON'T MISS visiting the HMCS Sackville outside--unless it is in the navy dockyard in the off season or away for restoration.
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Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
1675 Lower Water StHalifax is a maritime city, and The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is a must-see if you have ANY interest whatsoever in things nautical. Many come for the Titanic exhibit, but I like other areas of the museum, too. DON'T MISS visiting the HMCS Sackville outside--unless it is in the navy dockyard in the off season or away for restoration.
Halifax's primary theatre, called Fountain Hall. There is also a smaller facility around back, now called the Scotiabank Stage.
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Neptunus Theater
1593 Argyle StHalifax's primary theatre, called Fountain Hall. There is also a smaller facility around back, now called the Scotiabank Stage.
If you like art, you must visit the AGNS. Period.
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Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
1723 Hollis StIf you like art, you must visit the AGNS. Period.
Everything Else
Biggest grocery store in the South End, and only a 10 minute walk away.
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Atlantic Superstore
6141 Young StBiggest grocery store in the South End, and only a 10 minute walk away.
Essentials
One of the two grocery stores that are within easy walking distance of the condo.
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Sobeys Queen Street
1120 Queen StOne of the two grocery stores that are within easy walking distance of the condo.
Entertainment & Activities
The nearest movie house is in Park Lane on Spring Garden Road.
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Park Lane Mall
5657 Spring Garden RdThe nearest movie house is in Park Lane on Spring Garden Road.