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Valley Wineries
The Annapolis Valley has become the Napa Valley of NS. We listed just a few of our favorites but there are lots of wineries and attractions that make this the perfect day trip.
Award winning winery in the beautiful Annapolis Valley. Great winery and restaurant with magnificent views.
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Luckett Vineyards
1293 Grand Pré RdAward winning winery in the beautiful Annapolis Valley. Great winery and restaurant with magnificent views.
Ask the staff about the history of the main building. A cool story, great restaurant and excellent wine.
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Avondale Sky Winery
80 Avondale Cross RdAsk the staff about the history of the main building. A cool story, great restaurant and excellent wine.
This is a great option if you want to drive to Wolfville and hop on a bus to visit some of the best wineries in the Valley. Check their website for availability first.
https://magicwinerybus.ca/
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Magic Winery Bus Limited
11 Willow AveThis is a great option if you want to drive to Wolfville and hop on a bus to visit some of the best wineries in the Valley. Check their website for availability first.
https://magicwinerybus.ca/
This is on the smaller side compared to the other wineries but worth the stop. Ask about "Tidal Bay" wines and give theirs a try. It's become our favorite.
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Planters Ridge Winery
1441 Church StThis is on the smaller side compared to the other wineries but worth the stop. Ask about "Tidal Bay" wines and give theirs a try. It's become our favorite.
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Parks & Nature
Cape Split Trailhead
A great 8K hike with views well worth the walk.
Beautiful historic park with amazing views. If you're heading this way be sure to check out The Flying Apron Inn & Eatery.
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Parc Burntcoat Head
45 Faulkner LaneBeautiful historic park with amazing views. If you're heading this way be sure to check out The Flying Apron Inn & Eatery.
Discover one of the best national historic sites in the country.
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Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada
5425 Sackville StDiscover one of the best national historic sites in the country.
Just 5 minutes by car to explore the local park and 2nd Lake trail system.
Second Lake Sackville Trailhead
Metropolitan AvenueJust 5 minutes by car to explore the local park and 2nd Lake trail system.
One of the most photographed light houses in North America. Pick a nice sunny day and you will love it. But stay off the black rocks.
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Peggys Cove
One of the most photographed light houses in North America. Pick a nice sunny day and you will love it. But stay off the black rocks.
A great educational stop while heading to the valley. Learn the history of the expulsion of the NS Acadian population by the British.
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Grand Pre National Historic Site
2205 Grand Pré RdA great educational stop while heading to the valley. Learn the history of the expulsion of the NS Acadian population by the British.
Shopping
IKEA Halifax
645 Cutler AveJust 15 minutes to the only Ikea in Atlantic Canada
Bass Pro Shops
50 Cabela RoadJust 15 minutes to the only Bass Pro Shops in NS.
Essentials
A full service Lawton's Drug store is literally right across the street. Get all the essentials you need in seconds.
Lawtons Drugs Cobequid Road
157 Cobequid RdA full service Lawton's Drug store is literally right across the street. Get all the essentials you need in seconds.
The local community hospital is across the street. A quick 2 minute walk with an emergency room if the need arises.
Cobequid Community Health Centre
40 Freer LnThe local community hospital is across the street. A quick 2 minute walk with an emergency room if the need arises.
Arts & Culture
Fultz House Museum
33 Sackville DrJust a 5 minute walk to enjoy some local Sackville History.
Food Scene
There are lots of choices within 10 minutes of home but here a few of our go to spots.
Just 5 minutes away by car, it is our favorite Friday evening stop. Great upper scale pub food with excellent service and a good selection of local craft beer. They often have live Irish music on the weekends so check the web site.
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Finbar's Irish Pub
1595 Bedford HwyJust 5 minutes away by car, it is our favorite Friday evening stop. Great upper scale pub food with excellent service and a good selection of local craft beer. They often have live Irish music on the weekends so check the web site.
If you looking for good home cooking at reasonable prices this is the place. It's located on Sackville drive and only 5 minutes by car. Perfect if your a large group. Its one of our families favorites.
Tom's Family Restaurant
585 Sackville DrIf you looking for good home cooking at reasonable prices this is the place. It's located on Sackville drive and only 5 minutes by car. Perfect if your a large group. Its one of our families favorites.
Nice Italian restaurant that won't break the budget. Located in Bedford and about 6 minutes by car.
Resto Urban Dining
1516 Bedford HwyNice Italian restaurant that won't break the budget. Located in Bedford and about 6 minutes by car.
This is our favorite Chinese restaurant in Halifax and it's just just a few minutes away on Sackville Drive. They have a great Gluten free selection if that is a concern for you like it is for us.
Hong's Kitchen
584 Sackville DrThis is our favorite Chinese restaurant in Halifax and it's just just a few minutes away on Sackville Drive. They have a great Gluten free selection if that is a concern for you like it is for us.
If you're feeling Pizza this is the place. It's just a couple minute walk up Cobequid Road and also offers delivery or eat in service. They sometimes have live entertainment in the evenings if you're looking for a quite night out with a few beers, and you can walk home. Don't forget to try a Donair while you're here, it was invented in Halifax.
Pizzatown
225 Cobequid RdIf you're feeling Pizza this is the place. It's just a couple minute walk up Cobequid Road and also offers delivery or eat in service. They sometimes have live entertainment in the evenings if you're looking for a quite night out with a few beers, and you can walk home. Don't forget to try a Donair while you're here, it was invented in Halifax.