Places to stay in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Halifax is the commercial centre of Atlantic Canada. It is a safe, clean municipality home to charming seaside communities, sparkling coves and miles of rugged Atlantic shoreline. The municipality encompasses the former cities of Halifax and Dartmouth, the Town of Bedford and the County of Halifax - an area larger than Prince Edward Island, and home to forty percent of the province's population. Places to eat in the region include A & W Restaurant, Far East Cuisine, Battered Fish Restaurant Food Court, and The Dill Pickle Sandwich Bar.
We currently have 50 accommodations in and around Halifax with other regional listings available for Hotels, Motels, Campgrounds, Bed & Breakfasts and other properties. You can filter listings by the available types:
Wondering where to stay? Visitors have access to a large number of hotels in the town, though there are a large number of nearby Bed and Breakfasts. If you are travelling in the area, Halifax is located close to Saddlers Point, Middle Point Rock, Keizer Shoal, Porcupine Pond and Soldier Lake.
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Halifax offers excellent cuisine, live theatre, a professional symphony, numerous art galleries, museums, and the excitement of city living, the charms of small-town life and the pristine beauty of nature all in one place.
Other local Halifax information and places to visit.
Halifax is 2 km away from Dartmouth, 9 km away from Herring Cove, 9 km away from Eastern Passage and 11 km away from Bedford.
Halifax is located at longitude -63°34'31.150 and latitude 44°38'55.905.
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Things to see and do, places to eat in Halifax
The Wooden Monkey ( Dining / Fine ). Located at 1685 Argyle Street, Halifax. We are striving to offer local and organic products.
Our vision is to provide a healthy , yet tasty, alternative to dining in Halifax. We do not have any deep fryers or microwaves.
Our menu is based around the slow food, macrobiotic influences.Our menu covers a full spectrum of culinary offerings from fresh haddock dishes, free-range chicken and beef, to vegan plates. We strive to provide a healthy dining experience while supporting local farms and suppliers.
We have a warm atmosphere, decorated with beautiful artwork from many local artists.
We have been awarded with Best New Business of the Year, at the Halifax Business Awards. As well as winning Best New Restaurant, 2005, with The Coast's Reader's Poll. Along with this year's win of Best Vegetarian Friendly Restaurant.
This year we have a new and exciting project.
We are producing a beautiful, yet informative, Environmental Awareness Calendar (2007).
We are including recipes, as well as lots of really interesting info.
We have many local companies being focused on inside the pages.
We opened our doors June/04 and are located at 1685 Argyle St.( in the second oldest building in the city) The Carlton House. We built the restaurant using Hurricane Juan Wood and furnished the restaurant with renovated chairs.
Our hours of operation are Sun-Thurs. 11:30-10 and Fri-Sat 11:30-11. Reservations are not required. Come On Down!!!!
www.thewoodenmonkey.ca 
A Taste Of India Foods ( Dining / Indian ). Located at 5201 Duke Street, Halifax. Our specialties include: Various South and North Indian Dishes, as Halifax has a major percentage of Indian origin people who came here in search of a new life as immigrants and locals, whenever they want to eat something authentic or think of food back in India. That's when they can turn to our place A Taste of India, (home away from home). We make Indian snacks, Indian style curries full of aroma with all the spices which you can find in India.
www.atasteofindia.net
Press Gang (The) ( Dining / Fine ). Located at 5218 Prince Street, Halifax. A "must-do" fine dining experience while in Halifax. A truly Maritime room steeped in 250 years of history. Chef's focus on fresh seafood and organic meats, with oyster bar centrally located in the main room by the grand piano. Extensive wine list with selection of featured wines available by the glass.
Mon-Sun, 5:30pm -midnight
www.thepressgang.ca
Split Crow Pub ( Dining / Pubs / Bars ). Located at 1855 Granville Street, Halifax. On July 17th, 1749, Governor Cornwallis granted a license to sell Beer and Liquor to a Mr. John Shippey.
This was the first liquor license to be issued in New Scotland, (now Nova Scotia).
www.splitcrow.com
Granite Brewery ( Dining / Pubs / Bars ). Located at 1662 Barrington Street, Halifax. This Brew Pub is known for award-winning beers. Entertainment and smoking room available.
Open 11:30am - 2am
www.granitebrewery.ca
Sweet Basil Bistro ( Dining / Fine ). Located at 1866 Upper Water Street, Halifax. Sweet Basil Bistro offers friendly and relaxed dining in the heart of Halifax's Historic Properties. This upscale bistro has all the ambience of an Italian Trattoria, while offering both an interesting menu and innovative
Closed or unlisted properties
- The Pepperberry Bed and Breakfast closed or delisted.
- Welcome Inn Halifax Bed and Breakfast closed or delisted.
- Captain Spry Bed and Breakfast closed or delisted.
- Jonah By The Sea Bed & Breakfast closed or delisted.
- The Verandah B&B closed or delisted.
- Julie's Walk Bed & Breakfast closed or delisted.
- Garden View Bed and Breakfast closed or delisted.
- Moony Resort closed or delisted.
Renamed properties
- Comfort Inn at 560 Bedford Highway may have been previously known as Econo Lodge
- Holiday Inn Express at 980 Parkland Drive may have been previously known as Quality Inn
- The Barrington Hotel at 1875 Barrington Street may have been previously known as Delta Barrington
- Hampton Inn at 1960 Brunswick Street may have been previously known as Citadel Halifax Hotel
- Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel at 1919 Upper Water Street may have been previously known as Casino Nova Scotia Hotel
- Hotel Halifax at 1990 Barrington Street, Scotia Square may have been previously known as Delta Hotels
- Chateau Bedford at 133 Kearney Lake Road may have been previously known as Holiday Inn
- Atlantica Hotel at 1980 Robie Street may have been previously known as Holiday Inn Select
- The Hollis Halifax - a DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel at 1649 Hollis Street may have been previously known as Radisson Suites Hotel
- Coastal Inn Halifax at 98 Chain Lake Drive may have been previously known as Lakeview Inn and Suites Halifax