Amanda's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Less than 10 minutes away, you get beautiful sandy beaches and walking along boardwalks and trails
122 locals recommend
Crystal Crescent Beach Provincial Park
220 Sambro Creek RdLess than 10 minutes away, you get beautiful sandy beaches and walking along boardwalks and trails
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada
5425 Sackville StCentrally located in Halifax
Food scene
Situated on “the loop”, Pavia offers great food and coffee. Nice spot for lunch.
32 locals recommend
PAVIA Gallery - Espresso Bar & Cafe
1723 Hollis StSituated on “the loop”, Pavia offers great food and coffee. Nice spot for lunch.
Pub food close by in Spryfield. Within a 15 minute drive from the suite, you can enjoy pub food and beers.
18 locals recommend
Station Six Food and Drink
247 Herring Cove RdPub food close by in Spryfield. Within a 15 minute drive from the suite, you can enjoy pub food and beers.
Alexandra's Pizza
28 Titus StThey will deliver for $5 charge
Rasa: Flavours of India
1542 Birmingham StFresh ginger ale is so good!
Hamachi Kita Sushi & Asian Flare
5537 Young StDelicious food. I love their Cashew Chicken!
Great food and drink scene and you may even spot Sidney Crosby or Nathan MacKinnon here during the summer. They are known to frequent here and the beer garden on the waterfront.
30 locals recommend
The Stubborn Goat Gastropub
1580 Grafton StGreat food and drink scene and you may even spot Sidney Crosby or Nathan MacKinnon here during the summer. They are known to frequent here and the beer garden on the waterfront.
Edna
2053 Gottingen StFamous for their brunch!
Incredible food, really good portions, great service.
We enjoyed seared scallops, beef tenderloin and tourtiere ravioli.
Highly recommend!!
7 locals recommend
Julep Kitchen & Cocktails
1684 Barrington StIncredible food, really good portions, great service.
We enjoyed seared scallops, beef tenderloin and tourtiere ravioli.
Highly recommend!!
The Auction House
1726 Argyle StGreat spot on Argyle St.
Knowledgeable sommelier on staff chatting with guests
16 locals recommend
The Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar
1662 Barrington StKnowledgeable sommelier on staff chatting with guests
Sushi Cove
355 Herring Cove RoadLove this spot for take out. Tuna tempura and dragon rolls are my favourites.
East Coast Pubs
Some of our favourite pubs that offer live music, good beer selection and pub grub!
So much fun! Great vibe with live music and fun atmosphere. Get your dancing shoes on and step to some east coast music
51 locals recommend
Durty Nelly's Irish Pub
1645 Argyle StSo much fun! Great vibe with live music and fun atmosphere. Get your dancing shoes on and step to some east coast music
The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse
5136 Prince StA downtown favourite!
A time will be had!!! Look for some great local bands such as Signal Hill and Shameless. Get there early to ensure a spot to sit. Order your pitcher of Keith’s and be ready for your first “SOCIABLE” of the night. If you really want to fit in, practice the lyrics to Barrett’s Privateers.
75 locals recommend
The Lower Deck
1887 Upper Water StA time will be had!!! Look for some great local bands such as Signal Hill and Shameless. Get there early to ensure a spot to sit. Order your pitcher of Keith’s and be ready for your first “SOCIABLE” of the night. If you really want to fit in, practice the lyrics to Barrett’s Privateers.
The Split Crow
1855 Granville StLive music, downtown close to the waterfront, outdoor patio
Hop on the Ferry from Halifax and you’ll arrive on the other side of the harbour in Dartmouth where you’ll find the Celtic Corner on Alderney Dr.
50 locals recommend
Celtic Corner Public House
69 Alderney DrHop on the Ferry from Halifax and you’ll arrive on the other side of the harbour in Dartmouth where you’ll find the Celtic Corner on Alderney Dr.
One of our favourites!!! If you’re sightseeing along the South Shore and love the pub atmosphere you should make this a stop!
53 locals recommend
The Knot Pub
4 Dufferin StOne of our favourites!!! If you’re sightseeing along the South Shore and love the pub atmosphere you should make this a stop!
Classic maritime pub on the south shore in picturesque Mahone Bay. Beautiful stop in any season.
22 locals recommend
Mug & Anchor Pub Ltd
643 Main StClassic maritime pub on the south shore in picturesque Mahone Bay. Beautiful stop in any season.
Delicious food and east coast hospitality on the Kempt Shore. A popular choice among motorcyclists, ATVers and locals. View the world famous Bay of Fundy tides while you eat!
7 locals recommend
Walton Pub & Eatery
39 Shore RdDelicious food and east coast hospitality on the Kempt Shore. A popular choice among motorcyclists, ATVers and locals. View the world famous Bay of Fundy tides while you eat!
Good food, service and music. We love the Spitfire when we are in Windsor.
22 locals recommend
The Spitfire Arms Alehouse
29 Water StGood food, service and music. We love the Spitfire when we are in Windsor.
Enjoy a pint right on the waterfront!!! You can’t beat enjoying a cold one on the boardwalk
29 locals recommend
Stubborn Goat Beer Garden
1599 Lower Water StEnjoy a pint right on the waterfront!!! You can’t beat enjoying a cold one on the boardwalk
Hiking and Walking Trails
We get a lot of guests asking about hiking and walking trails. There is a great app that John and I use when we go for a hike. It’s called All Trails. You can record your hike and add photos along the way. Its great for discovering new trails! We have included some of our local favourites here for you.
Stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean all along the hiking trail. I’d recommend sneakers or hiking shoes. No flip flops for this one! Young children could find parts of this hike challenging and you should allow for a few hours to hike in and out.
10 locals recommend
Duncans Cove Nature Reserve
Stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean all along the hiking trail. I’d recommend sneakers or hiking shoes. No flip flops for this one! Young children could find parts of this hike challenging and you should allow for a few hours to hike in and out.
Whether a walk or bike ride along the 5km maintained loop trail, a swim or a paddle on a SUP, there is lots for the whole family to enjoy here.
55 locals recommend
Long Lake Provincial Park
Whether a walk or bike ride along the 5km maintained loop trail, a swim or a paddle on a SUP, there is lots for the whole family to enjoy here.
Scenic and close to Peggy’s Cove so you can enjoy both in a few hours.
10 locals recommend
Polly's Cove Trail
Polly's Cove TrailScenic and close to Peggy’s Cove so you can enjoy both in a few hours.
Beechville Lakeside Timberlea Trail
Beechville Lakeside Timberlea TrailLots of different length and terrain loops to choose from!
Located at the end of Hirtle’s Beach in Kingsburg (Riverport) you will not be disappointed. You can park in the Hirtle’s Beach parking lot. Walk to the end of the beach (easiest at low tide because it’s all ankle breaker rocks to cross at high tide, but still manageable). The trail head is at the end of the beach. It is a diverse trail with gorgeous views.
13 locals recommend
Gaff Point
Gaff Point TrailLocated at the end of Hirtle’s Beach in Kingsburg (Riverport) you will not be disappointed. You can park in the Hirtle’s Beach parking lot. Walk to the end of the beach (easiest at low tide because it’s all ankle breaker rocks to cross at high tide, but still manageable). The trail head is at the end of the beach. It is a diverse trail with gorgeous views.