10 Things to do in HALIFAX (Travel Guide to Halifax, Nova Scotia) 🇨🇦
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- Welcome to Halifax, Nova Scotia! A quickly growing Canadian city with a lot to see and do. Here are 10 ideas, all accessible near downtown Halifax.
0:00 - Intro
0:18 - Walk the Waterfront
1:01 - Take the ferry
2:00 - Explore Dartmouth
2:29 - Local Coffee Shops
3:25 - Visit Pier 21
4:41 - Explore Point Pleasant Park
5:34 - Local Foods + Best Places to Eat
6:42 - Local Drinks to Try
7:38 - Explore Downtown
8:47 - Friendly Locals
9:46 - Final Thoughts
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best city to visit! I was there for my summer vacation about 2 months ago. Love waterfront!
This was my first time filming in Halifax. Hope you enjoy! If you have other tips or ideas for visitors be sure to leave a comment 👇
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Are you still in Halifax?!? We’re from here and would love to show you around some other places. There’s so much to do here:
Here’s some extra tips
1. Visit argyle street during the evening/night any day of the week! Best night scene
2. Visit the different markets - Seaport Market, Brewery Market (at Alexander Keith’s on Saturday) - Alderney market
3. Visit the public gardens (our version of Central Park in NY)
4. Visit North End Halifax for a more hipster scene (very fun areas like the hydrostone)
5. Visit different beaches - there are many close to the city 15 mins ( crystal crescent beach, Queensland beach, Martinique beach, etc
6. Walk down Spring Garden road
7. Discovery Center
8. Take the Harbour Hopper tour
And much more!! :)
Great tips Obed!! I'm out of the city but I appreciate you sharing this list
I visited Halifax in August 2019 on a cruise stop! We spent the whole day there and it was awesome. Your video brings back memories of a lot of places. I really liked the waterfront and also found a great pub in that brewer’s market area you showed. What an amazing history Halifax has as well. It reminds me that you learn so much by traveling. It’s a place with a history I never really thought about until visiting there.
Nice one!!
You couldn't have picked a better "top 10" for Halifax. As a Haligonian, it's what I would have chosen. There's lots of museums, and attractions that can be discovered while just "walking downtown". Great vid! PS. You got lobster AND donair, which was awesome. ;)
Great video! As a new immigrant, really love this city. People are super friendly and winter is actually not that cold compared to cities in Prairie Provinces. As you said, it is a city combined with city characteristics and small-town charms. Wishing more people come to visit Halifax!
Wooow...
I will be a new immigrant there.Just can't wait to meet Halifax😍
@@vitalinav9373 Welcome to Halifax! You will love the life here
Thank you for another great video! This really made me want to to visit Halifax again. You're totally right regarding Montreal drivers. Montreal traffic is something that still scares me, both as a pedestrian and as a driver, and is in my opinion one of the biggest downsides to life in Montreal.
Dan, Hopewell Rocks, Peggy's Cove, Cape Berton, those were our favorite places.
Hopewell Rocks looks really cool! I need to get back and explore more of the nature of the maritimes
Thank for this Dan, I've been thinking of going back for a visit, it will have to be next year though. I'll come back to this video when I'm planning that trip as you've given great tips.
Happy to help, Phil. Halifax is a great spot!
Beautiful video. I can't wait to visit. Halifax is the first stop of my planned cross Canada train travel to Vancouver.
Thank you for your video, it made a brighter expression of Halifax. And in general your videos have a very nice and positive vibe😊 I'm considering to move in Halifax this Autumn and it is really important and good to have different opinions from locals and tourists about this city!
Halifax and the Maritimes are places I'd love to see some time. Thanks for the inside scoop, Dan!
No problem, Ed! Always appreciate your comments
I love this video. Many thanks.
My second time to Halifax will be in Mid September. Your video was informative, and I hope to spend more time doing the things I didn't on my first trip. Thanks for your video.
Halifax Citadel was very cool, too. There was also a park where they would loan roller skates, among other things, and an outdoor roller skating rink. I believe both the Citadel and the park/roller skate/loan were free. Loved Halifax for my only visit, so far, about 5 years ago.
I should have made it to Halifax Citadel. Never enough time haha :) Glad you enjoyed your time in the city
As a lifelong Haligonian, I have to say great video. You will have to come back and show all of the things you missed (Citadel Hill, Public Gardens, McNabs Island...I could go on :) ).
I was amazed that you saw a deer in Point Pleasant Park. The park is right in the city at the south end of the peninsula that the core of Halifax sits on so not a lot of large wildlife lives there. It does host a great theatre group, Shakespeare by the Sea, who put on some amazing productions at one of the old fortifications in the park. It isn't really out on the East Coast though, it is still deep in the Halifax Harbour. If you want to get out to the east coast, a great spot to go visit is Sambro Head, which is out at the mouth of the Harbour, or one of the sites along the coast to get there, such as York Redoubt.
Fun fact, the park is actually owned by the British Government and leased back to Halifax for 1 shilling a year on a 999 year lease :)
Very nice video. Definitely changed my impression of Halifax. Those tacos look good too!
Thanks Eddie!
Good video. Thanks for sharing. This is a city I do want to visit.
Thanks Dewayne
Love your vids dude!
Thanks Drs!
Lol, I live in Dartmouth and that pronunciation disclaimer made me laugh
really nice, lived there many years... was there in June visiting my daughter after a few years ...pleasantly surprised at the number of cranes on the halifax horizon: 14!
I recommend going to the Board room, excellent café with boardgames!
Nice tip 👍
Good video 👍😊👍
I've lived in Halifax for a year now and am born and raised in the Maritimes and this was so fun to watch :) if you're ever back you definitely need to watch the sunset on Citadel Hill, check out the commons on a nice day, and hit 👏🏻 the 👏🏻 bar 👏🏻 scene 👏🏻. The Lower Deck on a Sunday night is iconic, but in general there's lots of awesome bars. Thanks for the video!
Love it! 💚
Thanks!! Got any trips planned? Hope you're doing well.
@@TheNewTravel I wish. I’ll just watch yours!Although I do wish I came up with a drinking game for mispronouncing Tacos Gueros - that’s a great idea! 🍸
The ferry, and all of the busses, are free to ride every Friday.
Amazing!! I'm heading to Nova Scotia Tomorrow, staying for a week so this video has been perfect timing for me hahaha. I hope to do as many things as suggested as possible.
Thanks Dan! 😀🙌
Awesome! Enjoy your trip 😎👍
@The New Travel thanks! 🙂
Hey Robert,
I live in Halifax, and I'm a semi-retired tour guide. I'd be happy to show you around Halifax if you're here on the weekend. No fee of course. I just enjoy showing visitors around my city. It's fun for me...lol. So, if interested, hit me up. Cheers!
Great video, covered all of the generic type attractions. Felt like you were on to something when you stumbled across that cool Cafe. That's the magic of Halifax, Hidden gems everywhere. As a person of color and 10th generation Haligonian, I was disappointed not to hear that you visited Africville or either of the Prestons? You really missed out. Anyhoo, thanks for bigging up my city.
Cool video 👌👍
Welcome to Nova Scotia 😁 im from lunenburg
Don't forget to go visit the Citadel National Historic Site!
Are you still in Halifax?!? We’re from here and would love to show you around some other places. There’s so much to do here:
Here’s some extra tips
1. Visit argyle street during the evening/night any day of the week! Best night scene
2. Visit the different markets - Seaport Market, Brewery Market (at Alexander Keith’s on Saturday) - Alderney market
3. Visit the public gardens (our version of Central Park in NY)
4. Visit North End Halifax for a more hipster scene (very fun areas like the hydrostone)
5. Visit different beaches - there are many close to the city 15 mins ( crystal crescent beach, Queensland beach, Martinique beach, etc
6. Walk down Spring Garden road
7. Discovery Center
8. Take the Harbour Hopper tour
And much more!! :)
Sorry Obed, I'm not in Halifax anymore. I took the trip there with my dad, so off camera we were just hanging out together.
Hey there! I'm heading to Halifax next week and I would love to visit the beaches, is there any way to get there by public transport? Thanks! :)
bro i live in Dartmouth the place is amazing i lived there my entire life
the water fount is one of the best places to see if you are visiting if you are in halifax
Pronounced Dart-Mith not “Mouth” the coffee shops are for a certain citizen, I’ve lived in NS for 54 years and never have been to Pier 21, the parks and wildlife are pretty decent I’ll admit, the food options are unbelievable,, if you go Donair you must, MUST go to Tony’s Donair on the commons (2390 Robbie St.) is absolutely the best, don’t do yourself an injustice with another spot get the best, Tony’s. If you’re gonna do the city core, do not use a vehicle, travel on foot, transit, scooter but parking, driving etc downtown is brutal.
The number 1 thing to do when visiting Halifax is leave Halifax, Nova Scotia has so much to offer, The South Shore (Chester, Mahone Bay, Lunenburg, Bridgewater, Liverpool, Shelsburne all have unique things to see and visit, strong fishing history, great little towns with cafes and restaurants complimenting the history.
Annapolis Valley area, our agricultural region, loads of apple orchards, small fishing villages, the most extreme tides in the world (spend a day to experience the differences in the landscape at high tide and low tide, you will be amazed.
Cumberland and eastern Nova Scotia, is all about history, and connections to PEI and Newfoundland via ferry, rich forestry history, and then there’s Cape Breton, its like another world of great salt of the earth people, it’s like the home you’ve never know, some say visit the Cabot Trail, some say Bras Dour lakes, I say its the people, but yes…..you wouldn’t be disappointed if you want your vacation to be easy, laid back, social, fun and relaxing…….come visit, and again….
One town in Nova Scotia called Amherst is also the home of the Great Amherst Mystery
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Haligonian born and raised. I will say Halifax got a lot bigger and better since i was a kid. I would suggest checking out the downtown night life, music ranging from Hip-Hop, Pop, Country, Caribbean, EDM and more! There's lots of music festivals and other fun events certain times of the year like Hopscotch, Jazz Fest, Vibrancy Fest, The Buskers, Parade of Lights aaand more! We're home to some of the Black Loyalists and Black Refugees settlements from the War of 1812 like Africville and Beechville, and survivors of The Halifax Explosion in 1917. Citadel Hill and Point Pleasant Park have forts, cannons and other old structures from war times. Halifax has many hidden gems and other cool things to do, some of which im still discovering myself, so come explore one of the best cities in Atlantic Canada! 🇨🇦😁
I can relate to you with pronunciation, although mine is the "Yarmouth" 🙂
As a Dartmouthian myself...no worries about the pronounciation. I rather like the way you pronounce it. Lol
Hello from Halifax 😁
Hello! How'd you like the list?
@@TheNewTravel it’s a great list. Love it
Appreciate it :)
U missed the Public Garden and Citadel!U should check it out next time.
I moved to prince george bc almost exactly a year ago lol took up a commercial currier job in the west.
I did tire currier for halifax for ntd for over a yr and picked up live lobster all over ns for 3 yrs before that so I miss home lmfao -_- :)
Have you been to Newfoundland?
Somebody: How many times have you been to the part of the waterfront where the cows ice cream place and poutine is?
Me: Numbers are infinite.
You didn’t show citadel hill.
I need help finding a good hotel! I’ve looked through every hotel that is in Halifax, and even a little bit outside of Halifax, and I don’t know what to do. Ideally, I would like to be on the boardwalk. I was looking at the Barrington or the Hotel Halifax, but I don’t know if they’re a little too worn? The most important thing to me is a comfortable bed because I’m going for 12 days. If you have any suggestions for hotels, that would be great. It doesn’t have to be the cheapest. Ideally not the most expensive, but at this point I just want some opinions! Thank you 😊
I'm from Montreal but have lived in several Canadian cities, mainly Vancouver. I'm living abroad now but many years back in Montreal, I did meet people from Nova Scotia and Halifax and I always had the impression that Halifax being boring and remote. It clearly has changed for the better but as a place to live it can't be compared to Montreal, Toronto or Vancouver. It can be compared with Calgary perhaps. Halifax does have that New England vibe to it somehow.
That's probably a fair way to think of it. Montreal is so big it's hard to compare a city like Halifax. But Halifax is definitely evolving and "becoming" a big city
Why would you want to compare it? I have lived in Winnipeg, Montreal, Halifax and Victoria, and I have driven coast to coast 3 times. Halifax is without a doubt one of the nicest cities in the country, both to live in and to visit.
@@darrylparsons4539 I'm glad to hear that. However for whatever reason Halifax does not attract as many people when it comes to choosing a place to live. Maybe I'm wrong and things have changed. I hope the city keeps growing and prospering.
Dartmouth might be one of those most boring cities in Canada. I have been to a lot of cities in Canada. Fort Erie , Ontario might be more boring though.
I love New England so I’ll love Halifax
Go see a Canadian Premier League soccer game! Halifax Wanderers have the best fans in the country!
Good idea 😎👍
@@tombradyshow1222 you're in for a treat
Pat Stay,
Rest
Peacefully 🙏🏽
Very sad. RIP
Halifax, the Victoria of the east.
The water Front ues to be a lot better be for all the new bulding started going up …
See you Halifax summer 2024 (Aug)
Is it helliyfax or hahlifax? - dort mouse
Is it ok to wear a Confederate kepi there?
Sorry but where are people in Halifax???
In the donair shops
@@TheNewTravel hhh but really thank you for this amazing video
Number 1 thing to do is avoid it like the plague!
This guy doesn't really understand Halifax very well.
Don't listen to this guy !
If You do ,You will get stuck in a tourist trap .
Some of our best parks are out of the way places, like Shubie Park,
Or the Rebout .
We DO have a good pizza scene , pizza corner is a good place to hang if You are younger. But as I said You can get caught in the tourist trap there .
If You want to go to a Pub, I suggest asking a local .
I think one of our best Pubs is the Ale House .
Remember this name !
A bit trendy , but You will enjoy your stay .
I suggest You DO NOT GO TO THE WATER , FRONT boring expensive and a waste of Your time.
Citadel Hill is a good time if You enjoy history .
Mike.
I lived in Halifax for 51 years, this guy don't know shit, avoid the waterfront it's a tourist trap, go up the north end Fort Needem quiet great views, !
Midtown Tavern great fish and chips and mystery meat steak. Brothers meats on Agricola st and across from it is Rons Army Navy
Someone who lives in Halifax. There is jack shit Todo. Go to Toronto. Not here.
Hi! enjoyed, that is ool .brother~
Thanks