Gillian's Guidebook

Gillian
Gillian's Guidebook

Beaches

Nova Scotia has some of the most beautiful scenic beaches!
Beautiful scenery! Great for surfing.
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Lawrencetown Beach
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Beautiful scenery! Great for surfing.
Love this beach! Great for a family outing/swimming.
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Clam Harbour Beach Provincial Park
158 Beach Rd
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Love this beach! Great for a family outing/swimming.
5km long white sand beach.
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Martinique Beach
Martinique Beach Rd
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5km long white sand beach.
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Rainbow Haven Beach
Cow Bay Rd
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Activity

Hope for wildlife rehabilitation and education organization. Tours available.
Hope for Wildlife (HFW) is a non-profit wildlife rehabilitation and education centre located on a farm in Seaforth, Halifax Nova Scotia, Canada. It was founded by Hope Swinimer in 1997 as The Eastern Shore Wildlife Rehabilitation and Rescue Centre. It got its current name in 2005. A television series, Hope for Wildlife, began documenting the centre's efforts in 2009. During the summer they offer tours but check hours and tour times before going.
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Hope For Wildlife
5909 Hwy 207
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Hope for Wildlife (HFW) is a non-profit wildlife rehabilitation and education centre located on a farm in Seaforth, Halifax Nova Scotia, Canada. It was founded by Hope Swinimer in 1997 as The Eastern Shore Wildlife Rehabilitation and Rescue Centre. It got its current name in 2005. A television series, Hope for Wildlife, began documenting the centre's efforts in 2009. During the summer they offer tours but check hours and tour times before going.
Very experienced instructors for surfing lessons or they rent the all the gear you’ll need. This is where we started our surf adventures!!
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East Coast Surf School
4348 Lawrencetown Rd
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Very experienced instructors for surfing lessons or they rent the all the gear you’ll need. This is where we started our surf adventures!!
Go back in time to the 1940’s. Award winning living history museum depicting rural, coastal life on the Eastern Shore.
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Memory Lane Heritage Village
5435 Clam Harbour Rd
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Go 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.
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Crowbar Lake Trail
1800 Myra Rd
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This 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.
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Salt Marsh Trail
Trans Canada Trail
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Awesome scenery, walking/biking trail. Beautiful views of the ocean. Entrance at Lawerencetown beach.
Located in the heart of the city, the Halifax Public Gardens is one of the finest surviving examples of a Victorian Garden in North America. Stroll the Gardens’ many pathways as you take in 16 acres of tranquil beauty.
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Halifax Public Gardens
Summer Street
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Located in the heart of the city, the Halifax Public Gardens is one of the finest surviving examples of a Victorian Garden in North America. Stroll the Gardens’ many pathways as you take in 16 acres of tranquil beauty.
Great place for taking a stroll. Lots of history and gorgeous views. Situated in the south end of the Halifax peninsula, this historic 75-hectare wooded area is a great spot for walking your dog, running, biking, or just sitting on a bench contemplating the ocean. Much of the park is wheelchair-accessible.
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Point Pleasant Park
5530 Point Pleasant Dr
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Great place for taking a stroll. Lots of history and gorgeous views. Situated in the south end of the Halifax peninsula, this historic 75-hectare wooded area is a great spot for walking your dog, running, biking, or just sitting on a bench contemplating the ocean. Much of the park is wheelchair-accessible.
A super fun, exciting activity for couples or families with older children. Book in advance! Feel the rush of riding waves that can be up to 4 metres (13 feet) high in a Zodiac boat as the power of the world’s highest tides in the Bay of Fundy turn the Shubenacadie River into a water roller coaster only found in Nova Scotia. Expert guides take you cascading down rapids as the incoming ocean reverses the flow of the river. This fun-filled voyage isn’t complete without going mudsliding, too!
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Tidal Bore Rafting Shubie River Wranglers
90 Phillips Rd
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A super fun, exciting activity for couples or families with older children. Book in advance! Feel the rush of riding waves that can be up to 4 metres (13 feet) high in a Zodiac boat as the power of the world’s highest tides in the Bay of Fundy turn the Shubenacadie River into a water roller coaster only found in Nova Scotia. Expert guides take you cascading down rapids as the incoming ocean reverses the flow of the river. This fun-filled voyage isn’t complete without going mudsliding, too!
Must see! Great day trip. Approximately 1 hour drive.
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Peggys Cove
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Must see! Great day trip. Approximately 1 hour drive.
Must see. Book a tour to explore the history of the fortress.
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Nationale historische Stätte Zitadelle von Halifax
5425 Sackville St
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Must see. Book a tour to explore the history of the fortress.

Food scene

Great food. Italian, brunch on weekends. Gluten free options.
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Vines Pasta Grill
4 Panavista Dr
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Great food. Italian, brunch on weekends. Gluten free options.
Awesome local and healthy cuisine. Lots of gluten free and vegan options. Best view in the city of the Halifax harbour!
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The Wooden Monkey
40 Alderney Dr
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Awesome 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!
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The Bicycle Thief
1475 Lower Water St
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Located on bustling Halifax Waterfront. Great food and atmosphere!
Farm to table dining at its best! Located in beautiful Pepeswick. Seasonal menu.
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Lupin Dining & Pantry
1196 W Petpeswick Rd
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Farm to table dining at its best! Located in beautiful Pepeswick. Seasonal menu.
Great little spot for fish n chips! Located in neighbouring village “Musquodoboit”
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Harbour Fish N' Fries
7884 Nova Scotia Trunk 7
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Great little spot for fish n chips! Located in neighbouring village “Musquodoboit”
Great food. Relaxed pub atmosphere. Great service.
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Porters Lake Pub and Grill
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Great food. Relaxed pub atmosphere. Great service.
Excellent local produce and great little spot for a light lunch/cafe style.
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Uprooted Market & Cafe
7992 Nova Scotia Trunk 7
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Excellent local produce and great little spot for a light lunch/cafe style.
Great spot for coffee, snacks, baked goods. Closes at 3pm
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Rose & Rooster Cafe
6502 NS-207
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Great spot for coffee, snacks, baked goods. Closes at 3pm
Amazing food. Family owned restaurant offering lunch, dinner, and brunch on weekends. Reservations are highly recommended!
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The Canteen on Portland
22 Portland St
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Amazing food. Family owned restaurant offering lunch, dinner, and brunch on weekends. Reservations are highly recommended!
Great home cooked food. Acadian dishes, all you can eat brunch buffet, and amazing desserts.
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La Cuisine de Brigitte
79 Hill Rd
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Great home cooked food. Acadian dishes, all you can eat brunch buffet, and amazing desserts.

Sightseeing

Stunning scenery. Small casual restaurant on site that serves seafood.
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Peggy's Point Lighthouse
Peggys Point Road
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Stunning scenery. Small casual restaurant on site that serves seafood.
Must see!! Amazing restaurants. Beautiful scenery.
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Halifax Waterfront
Lower Water Street
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Must see!! Amazing restaurants. Beautiful scenery.

Local market

Lots of local farmers and vendors.
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Halifax Seaport Farmer’s Market
961 Marginal Rd
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Great cafe, lots of local produce.
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Uprooted Market & Cafe
7992 Nova Scotia Trunk 7
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Great cafe, lots of local produce.
Closest grocery store only 5 minute drive. Has a liquor store next door :)
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Atlantic Superstore
6141 Young St
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Closest grocery store only 5 minute drive. Has a liquor store next door :)
Every Saturday from 8am to 1pm is the farmer’s market. Sundays from 11am to 3pm is the local Artisan’s market. Visit Evan’s seafood for amazing fresh fish and chips! (All located in Alderney Landing).
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Alderney Landing
2 Ochterloney St
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Every Saturday from 8am to 1pm is the farmer’s market. Sundays from 11am to 3pm is the local Artisan’s market. Visit Evan’s seafood for amazing fresh fish and chips! (All located in Alderney Landing).

Hiking

Local favourite
Taylors Head Bay, Spry Bay, Kanada
Local favourite