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10 Things You Have to Experience in Halifax! 10 Things You Have to Experience in Halifax! 1. Stroll along the Waterfront Boardwalk, one of the world’s longest downtown boardwalks. Surrounded by sparkling ocean and a working port, the Halifax waterfront is a bustling seaside playground filled with shops, restaurants, attractions and unique art installations. 2. Ride the Alderney Ferry from Downtown Halifax to Dartmouth. While in Dartmouth, grab a coffee or dine in one of the many great restaurants and cafes. The Harbour Ferry is the oldest, continuous, salt-water passenger ferry service in North America. The Dartmouth waterfront also happens to be one of the top 10 places to watch the sunset in Halifax. 3. Feast on the freshest of seafood . whether it’s authentic Maritime Fish n’ Chips, Digby Scallops, Atlantic Salmon or a classic lobster dinner you crave – Halifax is filled with hundreds of fabulous restaurants serving up your favorites! 4. Get to know Halifax through our signature attractions – the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, and the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic are absolute “musts” on any Halifax itinerary! 5. Enjoy the evolving blooms of the Halifax Public Gardens, one of the finest surviving Victorian-style gardens in North America. Grab a coffee or a treat at Uncommon Grounds and stroll along the flower-lined paths of this 16-acre oasis in the middle of the city. 6. Looking to do some shopping? Browse the colourful vintage clothing stores on Queen Street, pick up a souvenir at one of the many shops on Spring Garden Road, or head over to one of the city’s major shopping destinations such as Halifax Shopping Centre, MicMac Mall or Dartmouth Crossing. 7. Check out the Halifax Central Library on Spring Garden Road. This cultural hub has received many accolades including winning the national 2016 Governor General Architecture Medal. Pop up to the 5th floor where you can enjoy a coffee and soak up the views from the Rooftop Patio and “Halifax’s Living Room”. 8. Take part in a local Saturday morning tradition and visit the Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market. Located right on the waterfront with a beautiful rooftop patio, North America’s oldest continually-operating farmers’ market boasts over 250 vendors offering fresh produce, baked treats, hand crafted items and other delightful surprises. 9. Spend an evening at one of Halifax’s local favourite live music venues and enjoy a real Nova Scotian Ceilidh or party! 10. Have a Donair (Halifax’s official food) . a Donair is a sweet and spicy treat, and a uniquely Nova Scotian delicacy (that’s usually enjoyed late-night!). Upscale Halifax Restaurants Restaurant Approximate Description Seating Hours of Private Dining / walking time Capacity Operation Other Notes from Westin Nova Scotian Bistro Le Coq* 15 minutes A classic French bistro 60 Sunday – Thursday Private dining 1584 Argyle Street with an emphasis on 11:30am–10:00pm available in Salon – Phone: (902)407-4564 French comfort food Friday – Saturday seated 40, reception www.rcr.ca/restaurants/bistro and extensive selection 11:30am-11:00pm 70). Semi-private - -le-coq/ of fine wines. 20 Café Chianti 6 minutes Northern Italian menu: 135 Dinner 7 nights a Private dining 1241 Barrington Street fresh seafood, pasta, week: available: Phone: (902)423-7471 veal, steak, lamb and 4:30pm - 10:00pm Chianti Room (65) www.cafechianti.com duck dishes. Extensive Lunch Monday to Portofino (45) wine cellar. Seasonal Friday: patio. 11:30am - 2:30pm Chives Canadian Bistro* 9 minutes Dishes inspired by local 65 Open daily, 5:00 to 20 Private 1537 Barrington Street ingredients, classical, 9:30 pm Phone: (902)420-9626 Nova Scotian and www.chives.ca European cooking traditions. Upscale casual ambience and quality wine list. CUT Steakhouse & Shuck 8 minutes The steakhouse offers CUT 75 5:30-10:00 30 Private Seafood & Raw Bar* only the finest USDA Shuck 60 5120 Salter Street prime beef, dry-aged in (100 Phone: (902)429-5120 their specially designed standing) www.cutsteakhouse.ca cooler. Da Maurizio Fine Dining 8 minutes A premier dining 125 Open Monday – Two private rooms – Brewery Market experience that has Saturday, 5:00 pm one min of 12 and 1496 Lower Water Street earned international max of 20 and the Phone: (902)423-0859 attention for its other is min of 30 www.damaurizio.ca exquisite variations on and max of 45) Italian cuisine. Semi-private room for parties of 25-40. Five Fishermen* 15 minutes Internationally known 120 Open 7 days a Private dining 1740 Argyle Street for delicious seafood week, 5:00pm. available (36) Phone: (902)422-4421 and its historical www.fivefishermen.com setting. Fresh lobster, Atlantic salmon and Digby scallops make this restaurant extraordinary. GIO* 16 minutes Encompassing menu is 60 11:00am-12:00am Semi-private room Prince George Hotel presented in an Weekdays at the back & 1725 Market Street atmosphere that is Saturday – Dinner detached private Phone: (902)425-1987 modern and chic. only room host groups of www.giohalifax.com Sunday closed 10 to 20, available by reservation only. La Frasca Cibi & Vini* 15 minutes Inspired by the rustic 145 Monday – Friday 5650 Spring Garden Road dishes of Friuli, Italy, 11:30am-10pm Phone: (902)422-2866 the menu is authentic Saturday www.lafrasca.ca and homemade, each 11:00am – 10pm dish made to order, by Sunday - closed hand with a passion for freshness and quality. Lot Six Bar & Restaurant* 13 minutes Offering modern global Open for Dinner Private dining: 1685 Argyle Street cuisine, refined Daily beginning The Study - 30 Phone: (902)428-7428 cocktails, fresh oysters 4:00pm dinner /50 standing www.lotsix.ca and inspired dishes. Brunch Sat & Sun The Atrium – 75 11:00am – 2:00pm dinner/150 standing Primal Kitchen* 14 minutes Award winning 56 Open Monday – Full venue available 1463 Brenton Street butchery restaurant Saturday, 4:00 pm - for breakfast, lunch Phone: (902)429-3499 and craft beer bar. late or dinner private www.primalhfx.ca events Salty’s on the Waterfront 15 minutes Superb view of Halifax Upstairs Upstairs – open 40 Private 1877 Upper Water Street Harbour - fresh Atlantic 120 weekday lunches Historic Properties seafood, pasta, grills. (except holidays) Phone: (902)423-6818 Downstairs–Bar & Grill 11:30 am–2:00 pm www.saltys.ca Upstairs – formal dining Dinner from 5:00pm Stories* 4 minutes East Coast fusion meets 24 Open daily Private dining The Halliburton Hotel historic downtown off 5:00 to 9:00 pm available for 22 5184 Morris Street the lobby of a boutique people. Phone: (902)444-4400 hotel. Offering www.storiesdining.com inventive regional cuisine in intimate, adjoining dining rooms *Discover Halifax Member Upscale Halifax Restaurants The Barrington Steakhouse 11 minutes Upscale steakhouse Upstairs Open for lunch, Private dining & Oyster Bar* with an acclaimed wine 100 dinner & drinks available: 1662 Barrington Street list adjoining a casual Down 60 Red Room (12) Phone: (902) 407-5001 bistro & bar with a Dark Room (16) st nd www.barringtonsteakhouse.ca creative menu. (1 & 2 floors also available – min spend required) The Bicycle Thief 6 minutes “North American food 250 Summer Hours - 42 Private 1475 Lower Water Street with an Italian Soul”. Open 11:30 am – www.bicyclethief.ca Cocktail/wine bar, ‘til late (902)425-7993 harbour views. The Mercantile Social* 9 minutes Halifax’s newest dining 300 Open daily for lunch 3 private dining 1579 Hollis Street experience - two (except Monday), spaces: (902)421-8847 centuries in the dinner & drinks – ‘til Rhino (30) www.themercantilesocial.ca making. Fresh seafood late Bare Knuckle (20) and signature recipes. Peacock (10) Lively vibe. The Press Gang Restaurant 13 minutes Unique formal dining 100 Open Private dining & Oyster Bar* experience in one of Sun-Wed available for 14 & 5218 Prince Street Halifax’s oldest 5:00-10:00 pm 28. Phone: (902)423-8816 buildings. Creative Thurs-Sat www.thepressgang.ca selection of exquisite 5:00 pm - midnight local seafood, meat, game and poultry. *Discover Halifax Member Halifax Trivia Did you know these interesting facts about Halifax? • The Halifax Harbour is one of the deepest and largest natural, ice-free harbours in the world. • The Halifax Waterfront is home to one of the world’s longest downtown boardwalks and the most visited attraction in Nova Scotia. • Halifax consists of nine distinct regions covering an area of 5,500 km² and 150 km of coastline. • Halifax leases Point Pleasant Park from the British for 1 shilling a year and has a 999-year lease. • A cannon goes off at noon daily at the Halifax Citadel – the Citadel is one of Canada’s most visited National Historic Sites. • St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Parade Square is the oldest building in Halifax. • The 100 Wild Islands is one of the last remaining intact and ecologically rich island groups of its size in North America. • The Sambro Lighthouse is the oldest functioning lighthouse in North America. • Famous for its Titanic Exhibit, the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is the oldest and largest maritime museum in Canada. • The Fairview Lawn Cemetery has the world’s largest collective group of graves from the Titanic tragedy. • The Discovery Centre is the largest science centre in Atlantic Canada and home to Atlantic Canada’s first Immersive Dome Theatre • The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 is Atlantic Canada’s only national museum. • The Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market is the longest continuously operating farmers’ market in North America. • The Halifax Transit Ferry is the oldest salt-water passenger ferry service in North America. • The Halifax Public Gardens is one of the finest surviving examples of a Victorian Garden in North America.
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