Hidden gems · Halifax
Hidden gems in Halifax
Skip the tourist circuit. These Halifax spots are the ones locals actually send their out-of-town friends to.
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Top spots in Halifax
Point Pleasant Park
OutdoorsSouth End
Forested trails ending at Atlantic cliffs.
Peggy's Cove
OutdoorsDay trip
Iconic lighthouse on wave-worn granite, 45 min out.
Seaport Market
Food & DrinkSeaport
Maritime producers, Saturday-morning brunch lines.
Cabot Trail Drive
OutdoorsCape Breton
World's best coastal foliage drive in October.
Where to eat
The Bicycle Thief
$$$Italian-Canadian · Waterfront
Harbour view, lobster ravioli, always busy.
Edna
$$$New Canadian · North End
Tight room, local everything, brunch is sacred.
Salty's
$$$Seafood · Historic Properties
Best lobster roll over the water.
The Bitter End
$$Cocktails + small plates · Downtown
Booth seating, late-night oysters.
Frequently asked
- Locals' under-the-radar picks include Point Pleasant Park, Peggy's Cove, Seaport Market. These are the places that don't show up on the first page of mainstream travel guides.
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