Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

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Climb the hill to this star-shaped fortress in the heart of Halifax, and travel back in time to when the British Empire protected Halifax Harbour. The pageantry of Victorian Halifax comes to life through living history programs, exhibits and uniformed 78th Highlanders. When one of the oldest continuous noon guns in the world booms, you’ll feel it across the city.

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Halifax Pubs

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Pull up a stool in a city that boasts the most pubs per-capita in Canada. We have a culture of celebration here that welcomes all who wish to join in the fun. You’ll discover many friendly pubs featuring live music with a traditional roots flair. We’re also home to a rich modern music scene that has been fostered by a city that just loves to leave the house and head out for a good time. Halifax’s concentrated downtown core makes it an ideal city to hop from one unique nightlife experience to another.

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Alexander Keith's Brewery

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Join the celebration with one of Halifax’s most influential citizens - Alexander Keith. The former two-time mayor and brewmaster was a dedicated craftsman and his spirit lives on at Alexander Keith’s Nova Scotia Brewery. Animators in period costume bring Keith’s Halifax, circa 1863, back to life during a lively tour of the brewery. Make sure to visit the taproom and pop in to the Stag’s Head tavern for live music and a sip of Keith’s namesake ale.

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Halifax Waterfront

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A stroll along the Halifax waterfront is one filled with salt air, refreshing sea breeze, historic buildings, and some of the city’s best restaurants. Make your way from Pier 21 to the Historic Properties while discovering endless little gems along the way. Stop into the Halifax Seaport Market for some fresh produce and local crafts, and then on to Sugah! for a sweet treat. Drop by some of the designer shops at the landmark Bishop’s Landing, and sail in to the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic to view the Titanic exhibit. With the diverse selection of things to see and do, it’s no wonder this is the most visited destination in Nova Scotia.

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Find out how much fun science can be at the Discovery Centre.

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Located in the heart of downtown Halifax, the Discovery Centre is a hands-on experience that makes science fun and accessible for kids. It hosts Interactive exhibits, live science shows, special events, and movies. After your visit, head down the street to Freak Lunch Box. Inspired by circus sideshows and roadside attractions, this candy store is famous across Canada.

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Saddle up for a day at Hatfield Farm Cowboy Adventures.

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The wild west is alive and kicking in Hammonds Plains, just outside of Halifax. Trot away the day on guided horseback trail rides, hay rides, sleigh rides, and pony rides for the kids.

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Rediscover your inner-child at Atlantic Playland.

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This place has family fun with all the fixings. You’ll find water slides, mini-golf, go-carts, batting cages, bumper cars, bumper boats, a small roller coaster, tilt-a-whirl, ferris wheels, wax museum, gravity house, carousel, wading pool, and arcade games.

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Hop aboard Theodore, the world’s friendliest tugboat.

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Join Theodore Tugboat for an adventure on the Halifax Harbour. Get out on the water and have some fun while you learn about the working harbour. Fans of Theodore will also be happy to see some of their favourite characters from the show, including Emily, Hank and the Habour Master.

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Rainbow Haven Beach Provincial Park

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This sand and cobblestone beach is located a short drive from downtown Halifax in the community of Cole Harbour. Supervised during the summer months, Rainbow Haven’s many amenities make for a perfect beach day.

Catch of the day dining with an ocean view

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Downtown Halifax and the Halifax Waterfront are dotted with numerous pubs, bistros and restaurants with fresh seafood and lobster on the menu. There is nothing quite like dining on a patio with the salty breeze off the water surrounding you!

The Works Gourmet Burger Bistro

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Renowned across the country for their cornucopia of ingredients and 70 creative topping combination choices, The Works Gourmet Burger Bistro lives up to its name. Start off with your perfect patty: beef, turkey, elk, vegetarian or Portobello, then pile on toppings like fresh avocado, pineapple, grilled eggplant or cream cheese. Then slather it with one of many sweet or spicy sauces they have on offer, add a side like poutine or Kraft Dinner, and finish off with a hand-crafted Oreo mocha milkshake.

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Darrell's Resto

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Originally named “My Other Brother Darrell’s” after a catchphrase from the 1980s sitcom Newhart, Darrell’s Resto blazed the trail for gourmet burgers in Halifax. They solidified their reputation as having one of the best burgers in town with their specialty, the Peanut Butter Burger, a surprise hit. They even serve a “Birthday Cake Edition”: one 4 ½ lb burger fashioned as a birthday cake. Darrell’s has won The Coast’s Best of Food Awards in the category of Best Burger in Halifax for a decade running.

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Cheese Curds Gourmet Burgers + Poutinerie

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Enjoy a juicy gourmet burger at Cheese Curds, famous not only for their succulent burgers but also their authentic Québécois-style poutine. Crafted with pride from scratch, they not only produce quality burgers with fresh, local ingredients, but are also conscious of minimizing their impact on the environment. Voted WHERE Halifax Magazine's Best New Restaurant 2012.

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Ace Burger Co.

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Discover Halifax’s first hand-crafted flatiron burger at Ace Burger Co., located in the hip music spot, Gus’s Pub. An old-school take-out joint, find a fresh burger with fresh, local ingredients to suit every taste and dietary need at Ace.

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Relish Gourmet Burgers

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Burgers are meant to be relished – to be savoured, truly enjoyed, and covered with all manner of toppings. Relish Gourmet Burgers is the brainchild of Chef Ray Henry, who tired of flat, bland, inedible hamburgers and longed for something greater. Bask in the glory of Relish’s burgers by first choosing your own patty: 100% Alberta beef, ground turkey, or vegetarian. Then let your imagination run wild as you indulge in one of Relish’s adventurous themed burgers, from “L.A. Is My Lady” with avocado and goat cheese to the Halifax Explosion featuring Habañero pineapple and curried onion frites.

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