Local restaurants, hidden gems, wineries, outdoor adventures and more — supported by the people who love them.
Arts & Culture
Over 19,000 works including the world's largest Maud Lewis collection and her preserved painted house. A Nova Scotia treasure.
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, 1741, Hollis Street, Downtown Halifax, Halifax, Halifax Regional Municipality, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, B3J 1V8, Canada· Halifax
902424528010:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Outdoor & Adventure
Nova Scotia's most iconic lighthouse and fishing village. Stunning coastal scenery, local shops, and the freshest lobster rolls around.
Peggy's Cove Lighthouse, Peggys Cove, Halifax Regional Municipality, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, B3Z 3S1, Canada· Halifax
Outdoor & Adventure
Free skating in winter, free skateboarding and biking in summer — all equipment provided. A year-round community hub on the Halifax Common.
Emera Oval, Cogswell Street, North End, Halifax, Halifax Regional Municipality, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, B3K 1A1, Canada· Halifax
11:00 Am - 8:00 PM
Arts & Culture
Award-winning modern architecture with a rooftop terrace overlooking the Citadel. Free exhibits, events, and one of the best views in town.
Halifax Central Library, 5440, Spring Garden Road, Downtown Halifax, Halifax, Halifax Regional Municipality, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, B3J 1E9, Canada· Halifax
9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Outdoor & Adventure
Over 5,000 acres of trails, swimming spots, and paddling. A favourite for kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding just minutes from the city.
Long Lake Provincial Park, Goodwood, Halifax Regional Municipality, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, B3P 1N1, Canada· Halifax
Outdoor & Adventure
A 30-minute boat ride to a provincial park island at the harbour entrance. Hiking trails, historic forts, and beaches — a hidden gem.
Fort McNab National Historic Site, McNabs Island, Halifax Regional Municipality, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada· Halifax
(902) 434 2254
Restaurants & Cafés
The oldest continuously operating farmers' market in North America (since 1750). Local food, crafts, and community every Saturday.
Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market, Marginal Road, South End, Halifax, Halifax Regional Municipality, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, B3H 4N4, Canada· Halifax
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wineries & Breweries
Established in 1820, one of North America's oldest breweries. Live entertainment, tastings, and a look inside 200+ years of brewing history.
Skin Decision, 1496, Lower Water Street, Downtown Halifax, Halifax, Halifax Regional Municipality, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, B3J 3R5, Canada· Halifax