Gillian's Guidebook
Beaches
Nova Scotia has some of the most beautiful scenic beaches!
Lawrencetown Beach
Beautiful scenery! Great for surfing.
Love this beach! Great for a family outing/swimming.
10 yerel halk öneriyor
Clam Harbour Beach Provincial Park
158 Beach RdLove this beach! Great for a family outing/swimming.
Martinique Beach Provincial Park
5km long white sand beach.
Rainbow Haven Beach Provincial Park
2248 Cow Bay RdActivity
Hope for wildlife rehabilitation and education organization. Tours available.
Hope for Wildlife
5909 Hwy 207Very experienced instructors for surfing lessons or they rent the all the gear you’ll need.
8 yerel halk öneriyor
East Coast Surf School
4348 Lawrencetown RdVery experienced instructors for surfing lessons or they rent the all the gear you’ll need.
Go back in time to the 1940’s. Award winning living history museum depicting rural, coastal life on the Eastern Shore.
11 yerel halk öneriyor
Memory Lane Heritage Village
5435 Clam Harbour RdGo back in time to the 1940’s. Award winning living history museum depicting rural, coastal life on the Eastern Shore.
This is our favourite hiking trail!! It’s only about 10 minute drive away. They have a parking lot as well.
Crowbar Lake Trail
1967 Myra RdThis is our favourite hiking trail!! It’s only about 10 minute drive away. They have a parking lot as well.
Awesome scenery, walking/biking trail. Beautiful views of the ocean. Entrance at Lawerencetown beach.
8 yerel halk öneriyor
Salt Marsh Trail
Awesome scenery, walking/biking trail. Beautiful views of the ocean. Entrance at Lawerencetown beach.
Halifax Public Gardens
Great place for talking a stroll. Lots of history and gorgeous views.
137 yerel halk öneriyor
Point Pleasant Park
5530 Point Pleasant DrGreat place for talking a stroll. Lots of history and gorgeous views.
A super fun, exciting activity for couples or families with older children. Book in advance!
Tidal Bore Rafting Shubie River Wranglers
90 Phillips RoadA super fun, exciting activity for couples or families with older children. Book in advance!
Peggys Cove
Must see! Great day trip. Approximately 1 hour drive.
Must see. Book a tour to explore the history of the fortress.
139 yerel halk öneriyor
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
5425 Sackville StMust see. Book a tour to explore the history of the fortress.
Food scene
Vines Pasta Grill
4 Panavista DrGreat food. Italian, brunch on weekends. Gluten free options.
Dobbit Bakehouse
Great local coffee shop
Awesome local and healthy cuisine. Lots of gluten free and vegan options. Best view in the city of the Halifax harbour!
32 yerel halk öneriyor
The Wooden Monkey
305-40 Alderney DrAwesome local and healthy cuisine. Lots of gluten free and vegan options. Best view in the city of the Halifax harbour!
Located on bustling Halifax Waterfront. Great food and atmosphere!
83 yerel halk öneriyor
The Bicycle Thief
1475 Lower Water Street, Bishop's LandingLocated on bustling Halifax Waterfront. Great food and atmosphere!
Farm to table dining at its best! Located in beautiful Pepeswick. Seasonal menu.
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Lupin Dining & Pantry
1196 West Petpeswick RoadFarm to table dining at its best! Located in beautiful Pepeswick. Seasonal menu.
Great little spot for fish n chips! Located in neighbouring village “Musquodoboit”
17 yerel halk öneriyor
Harbour Fish N' Fries
7884 Hwy 7Great little spot for fish n chips! Located in neighbouring village “Musquodoboit”
Porters Lake Pub
5228 Nova Scotia Trunk 7Great food. Relaxed pub atmosphere. Great service.
Excellent local produce and great little spot for a light lunch/cafe style.
17 yerel halk öneriyor
Uprooted Market & Cafe
7992 Nova Scotia Trunk 7Excellent local produce and great little spot for a light lunch/cafe style.
Rose & Rooster Cafe
6502 NS-207Great spot for coffee, snacks, baked goods. Closes at 3pm
Ela! Greek Taverna
150 Hector GateAmazing greek cuisine. Located in Dartmouth crossing.
Amazing food. Family owned restaurant offering lunch, dinner, and brunch on weekends. Reservations are highly recommended!
35 yerel halk öneriyor
The Canteen on Portland
66 Ochterloney StAmazing food. Family owned restaurant offering lunch, dinner, and brunch on weekends. Reservations are highly recommended!
They have the biggest ice creams!!! A great local spot loved by locals and visitors.
Seaforth Country Store
6344 NS-207They have the biggest ice creams!!! A great local spot loved by locals and visitors.
Sightseeing
Stunning scenery. Small casual restaurant on site that serves seafood.
14 yerel halk öneriyor
Peggy's Point Lighthouse
Stunning scenery. Small casual restaurant on site that serves seafood.
Halifax Waterfront
Must see!! Amazing restaurants. Beautiful scenery.
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
5425 Sackville StLocal market
Lots of local farmers and vendors.
Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market
1209 Marginal RdUprooted Market & Cafe
7992 Nova Scotia Trunk 7Great cafe, lots of local produce.
Closest grocery store only 5 minute drive. Has a liquor store next door :)
11 yerel halk öneriyor
Atlantic Superstore
Closest grocery store only 5 minute drive. Has a liquor store next door :)