Edgewood Guidebook
Sightseeing
Historic site with regular tours and free admission
318 habitants recommandent
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada
5425 Sackville StHistoric site with regular tours and free admission
Wonderful views and tour of the Halifax harbor . The crew typically engage with guests and even let you take the wheel. There is also a bar on board!
29 habitants recommandent
Tall Ship Silva
1751 Lower Water StWonderful views and tour of the Halifax harbor . The crew typically engage with guests and even let you take the wheel. There is also a bar on board!
Great smaller museum with a nice titanic exhibit. Reasonably priced and you could easily do this in a couple of hours or less.
164 habitants recommandent
Musée maritime de l'Atlantique
1675 Lower Water StGreat smaller museum with a nice titanic exhibit. Reasonably priced and you could easily do this in a couple of hours or less.
Cost effective public transportation with a view! If you'd prefer to see the harbor and spend $2-3/person, this is the way to go! There are small shops and restaurants, and a waterfront trail to explore in Dartmouth.
37 habitants recommandent
Halifax Ferry Terminal station
Cost effective public transportation with a view! If you'd prefer to see the harbor and spend $2-3/person, this is the way to go! There are small shops and restaurants, and a waterfront trail to explore in Dartmouth.
We’ve heard excellent feedback about Pier 21 from family and friends and exhibits are friendly for younger travellers. Directly beside the farmer’s market, and right on the waterfront walking distance to all of Halifax’s downtown attractions.
120 habitants recommandent
Musée canadien de l'immigration du Quai 21
1055 Marginal RdWe’ve heard excellent feedback about Pier 21 from family and friends and exhibits are friendly for younger travellers. Directly beside the farmer’s market, and right on the waterfront walking distance to all of Halifax’s downtown attractions.
Food scene
Local affordable breakfast spot. Cash-only and few 'healthy' options but reliable and quaint in the heart of the peninsula.
37 habitants recommandent
Ardmore Tea Room
6499 Quinpool RdLocal affordable breakfast spot. Cash-only and few 'healthy' options but reliable and quaint in the heart of the peninsula.
One of our fave restaurants on Southpark St. French cuisine at a moderate price and very nice ambience. Tell Liz we sent you!
17 habitants recommandent
Le Bistro By Liz
1333 South Park StOne of our fave restaurants on Southpark St. French cuisine at a moderate price and very nice ambience. Tell Liz we sent you!
English Pub in historical building on Barrington St. The lower level feels just like Coronation St. Great selection of local brews and friendly wait staff. The patio is nice in warmer weather, and when it's cooler it's a cozy spot to have a pint and a meal by the fireplace. Great food and reasonably priced - this is our go-to pub in Halifax.
37 habitants recommandent
Henry House
1222 Barrington StEnglish Pub in historical building on Barrington St. The lower level feels just like Coronation St. Great selection of local brews and friendly wait staff. The patio is nice in warmer weather, and when it's cooler it's a cozy spot to have a pint and a meal by the fireplace. Great food and reasonably priced - this is our go-to pub in Halifax.
Great view and excellent seafood right on the waterfront. If you're out for lunch or a casual supper the lower level is perfectly fine, but if you're looking for a finer dining experience book on the upper level (white table cloths) and take in an amazing view of the Halifax harbor.
31 habitants recommandent
Salty's
1877 Upper Water StGreat view and excellent seafood right on the waterfront. If you're out for lunch or a casual supper the lower level is perfectly fine, but if you're looking for a finer dining experience book on the upper level (white table cloths) and take in an amazing view of the Halifax harbor.
Arguably the best seafood restaurant in Halifax. It is more expensive than other spots, but we've never had a bad experience.
57 habitants recommandent
The Five Fishermen
1740 Argyle StArguably the best seafood restaurant in Halifax. It is more expensive than other spots, but we've never had a bad experience.
Our neighbourhood breakfast/lunch spot - just 5min from Edgewood off of Oxford St. The family who own/operate the place are very sweet, and they have excellent turkey wraps at lunch! Tell Jamila that Adam & Megan sent you.
Cosy Snack Bar
6411 Liverpool StOur neighbourhood breakfast/lunch spot - just 5min from Edgewood off of Oxford St. The family who own/operate the place are very sweet, and they have excellent turkey wraps at lunch! Tell Jamila that Adam & Megan sent you.
In the Hydrostone Market (5min drive), Julien's has some amazing pastries and baked goods and excellent coffee.
58 habitants recommandent
Julien's Patisserie Bakery & Cafe
5517 Young StIn the Hydrostone Market (5min drive), Julien's has some amazing pastries and baked goods and excellent coffee.
In the Hydrostone Market (5min drive), this is a great sushi & Asian flare spot with a sweet little patio.
20 habitants recommandent
Hamachi Kita Sushi & Asian Flare
5537 Young StIn the Hydrostone Market (5min drive), this is a great sushi & Asian flare spot with a sweet little patio.
Highly rated restaurant downtown with many vegan, vegetarian and GF options
62 habitants recommandent
The Wooden Monkey
40 Alderney DrHighly rated restaurant downtown with many vegan, vegetarian and GF options
This little gem is about a 5 min walk up the road and is one of Halifax's best kept secrets for burger/fries and fish/chip - Westcliff has hands down the most affordable menu in Halifax. Eat-in or take-out, and the owners are a lovely couple from Newfoundland.
Westcliff Restaurant
3089 Oxford StThis little gem is about a 5 min walk up the road and is one of Halifax's best kept secrets for burger/fries and fish/chip - Westcliff has hands down the most affordable menu in Halifax. Eat-in or take-out, and the owners are a lovely couple from Newfoundland.
On Robie St. approx. 5min drive away, Good Robot is a fantastic craft brewery with a unique patio (on astro turf!) and a quaint eat-in bar area. It's a popular spot to pickup a growler or case of their famous 'Fizz' (seltzer). They do have live music on occasion, and if you’re here for Earth day they sometimes invite goats to eat hops on the patio! In our opinion, the coolest little brewery in Halifax.
88 habitants recommandent
Good Robot Brewing Co.
2736 Robie StOn Robie St. approx. 5min drive away, Good Robot is a fantastic craft brewery with a unique patio (on astro turf!) and a quaint eat-in bar area. It's a popular spot to pickup a growler or case of their famous 'Fizz' (seltzer). They do have live music on occasion, and if you’re here for Earth day they sometimes invite goats to eat hops on the patio! In our opinion, the coolest little brewery in Halifax.
If you’re going to Mahone Bay and want a great pub with a view this is it! Definitely better when the patio is open, but also famously a location where ‘The Mystery of Oak Island’ has been filmed.
22 habitants recommandent
Mug & Anchor Pub Ltd
643 Main StIf you’re going to Mahone Bay and want a great pub with a view this is it! Definitely better when the patio is open, but also famously a location where ‘The Mystery of Oak Island’ has been filmed.
If you’re visiting Lunenburg and want a great pub experience - this is it. We love dropping in here for lunch or a snack and a cold bevy.
53 habitants recommandent
The Knot Pub
4 Dufferin StIf you’re visiting Lunenburg and want a great pub experience - this is it. We love dropping in here for lunch or a snack and a cold bevy.
The Bread Lounge Bakery
5880 Demone StExcellent cheese cake and tiramisù!
Wood oven pizza in the west-end. Dine in (nice patio in warmer months) or take-out, La Piazza is a fave local spot.
12 habitants recommandent
La Piazza Resto Cafe
6430 Chebucto RdWood oven pizza in the west-end. Dine in (nice patio in warmer months) or take-out, La Piazza is a fave local spot.
Take-out
One of our fave take-out pizza spots. Reasonably priced gourmet pizza and amazing Hero Subs!
107 habitants recommandent
Salvatore's Pizzaiolo Trattoria
5541 Young StOne of our fave take-out pizza spots. Reasonably priced gourmet pizza and amazing Hero Subs!
7 peppers grill
6169 Quinpool RdGood and reliable mediterranean take-out
Safe and reliable thai food. They do not spare the sodium, and we've only had take-out, but if craving Thai it's our go-to.
14 habitants recommandent
Talay Thai Restaurant (Halifax)
5164 Morris StSafe and reliable thai food. They do not spare the sodium, and we've only had take-out, but if craving Thai it's our go-to.
Recreation
Nice trail system with picnic spots, historical memorials, great running/walking/hiking and an off-leash dog area (in case you're wearing white!). There are numerous bike-friendly trails now as well making this a fantastic park in the city.
295 habitants recommandent
Parc Point Pleasant
5530 Point Pleasant DrNice trail system with picnic spots, historical memorials, great running/walking/hiking and an off-leash dog area (in case you're wearing white!). There are numerous bike-friendly trails now as well making this a fantastic park in the city.
This is an amazingly scenic spot to visit just 20min or so from Edgewood. The trail is extensive, but in a loop so you can go for 30min or 3 hrs. We would recommend wearing running or hiking shoes as there are a few sections with steep climbs/descents and uneven footing and it can get muddy following a rain. It's one of our favorite hiking spots with amazing photo ops. We'd recommend taking water with you as there are no facilities nor any shops nearby. It can be a little tricky to find the trailhead, but there are detailed directions on halifaxtrails dot ca
6 habitants recommandent
Duncans Cove Trail
This is an amazingly scenic spot to visit just 20min or so from Edgewood. The trail is extensive, but in a loop so you can go for 30min or 3 hrs. We would recommend wearing running or hiking shoes as there are a few sections with steep climbs/descents and uneven footing and it can get muddy following a rain. It's one of our favorite hiking spots with amazing photo ops. We'd recommend taking water with you as there are no facilities nor any shops nearby. It can be a little tricky to find the trailhead, but there are detailed directions on halifaxtrails dot ca
Just a 5min drive away, this is a lovely park on the Northwest arm with several trails that connect to the 'Frog pond', a nice picnic and walking area along the water, small beach areas, and the historic Dingle Tower. A great spot to walk, run, hike and take in the scenery of the northwest arm. To experience one of our fave running/walking spots, extend your route to include Parkhill and Albion rd!
62 habitants recommandent
Parc Sir Sandford Fleming
260 Dingle RdJust a 5min drive away, this is a lovely park on the Northwest arm with several trails that connect to the 'Frog pond', a nice picnic and walking area along the water, small beach areas, and the historic Dingle Tower. A great spot to walk, run, hike and take in the scenery of the northwest arm. To experience one of our fave running/walking spots, extend your route to include Parkhill and Albion rd!
Our go-to beach. 25min door to door and there are surf lessons and rentals on-site. There is a beautiful hiking trail with amazing views of both Lawrencetown beach and 'Stoney' - a kitesurfing hot spot in Nova Scotia. There is also the salt marsh trail that is fantastic for walking or biking (crushed gravel mostly).
139 habitants recommandent
Lawrencetown Beach Provincial Park
Nova Scotia 207Our go-to beach. 25min door to door and there are surf lessons and rentals on-site. There is a beautiful hiking trail with amazing views of both Lawrencetown beach and 'Stoney' - a kitesurfing hot spot in Nova Scotia. There is also the salt marsh trail that is fantastic for walking or biking (crushed gravel mostly).
on the mat
2985 Oxford St5min walk up the road to a fantastic yoga studio.
On Quinpool Rd (5min drive), this is a great little climbing gym with friendly staff and fun on a rainy day.
East Peak Climbing
6408 Quinpool RoadOn Quinpool Rd (5min drive), this is a great little climbing gym with friendly staff and fun on a rainy day.
Great spot on the rails to trails bike route if you’re looking for a good starting point to ride towards Mahone Bay and the south shore, and great coffee spot.
43 habitants recommandent
Train Station Bike & Bean
5401 St Margarets Bay RdGreat spot on the rails to trails bike route if you’re looking for a good starting point to ride towards Mahone Bay and the south shore, and great coffee spot.
Nice trail system in Dartmouth and there are on-site canoe and kayak rentals!
66 habitants recommandent
Parc Shubie
54 Locks RdNice trail system in Dartmouth and there are on-site canoe and kayak rentals!
Grocery
Local Source Market
2790 Windsor StreetExcellent local market for produce, meats, fish and fresh bread
In the Hydrostone Market, this butchery also carries local produce and preserves.
Getaway Farm Butcher Shop
2100 Oxford StreetIn the Hydrostone Market, this butchery also carries local produce and preserves.
A fantastic little shop in the Hydrostone Market (just 5min drive away), they carry unique cheeses and charcuterie along with charming gift and local souvenirs. Tell Sarah (the owner) that Megan and Adam sent you!
Lemonade General Store
5525 Young StA fantastic little shop in the Hydrostone Market (just 5min drive away), they carry unique cheeses and charcuterie along with charming gift and local souvenirs. Tell Sarah (the owner) that Megan and Adam sent you!
Attached to Sobey's on Windsor St, this is a great spot to find unique craft beers and wines from around the world.
11 habitants recommandent
RockHead Wine & Beer Market (Open for In Store Shopping & Curbside Pick Up)
2651 Windsor StAttached to Sobey's on Windsor St, this is a great spot to find unique craft beers and wines from around the world.
This is a smaller version of the Farmer's market at Pier 21, and only open Saturday, but it's walkable (10min) and there are some excellent vendors for local produce, meats and gifts. There is often live music on Saturday mornings.
Halifax Forum Farmers' Market
6205 Almon StThis is a smaller version of the Farmer's market at Pier 21, and only open Saturday, but it's walkable (10min) and there are some excellent vendors for local produce, meats and gifts. There is often live music on Saturday mornings.
A great organic market on Quinpool Road with lots of organic options you might not find at the standard grocery stores.
15 habitants recommandent
Organic Earth Market
6487 Quinpool RdA great organic market on Quinpool Road with lots of organic options you might not find at the standard grocery stores.
Wineries
If you're interested in NS wine, Luckett's is a must. Amazing view, excellent locally sourced food (when their restaurant is open) and in our humble opinion the best Nova Scotia wine. The winery is approximately 45min from our driveway.
86 habitants recommandent
Luckett Vineyards
1293 Grand Pré RdIf you're interested in NS wine, Luckett's is a must. Amazing view, excellent locally sourced food (when their restaurant is open) and in our humble opinion the best Nova Scotia wine. The winery is approximately 45min from our driveway.
Amazing wood oven pizza and fantastic views. Oh, and they have wine.
59 habitants recommandent
Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards
11143 Evangeline TrailAmazing wood oven pizza and fantastic views. Oh, and they have wine.
Local shops
Great local jewelry, artwork, pottery, yarn and unique Halifax/Nova Scotia gifts and souvenirs - 5min drive
Hydrostone Market
5547 Young St