Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin An aerial view of the Halifax Waterfront taken from a helicopter. Heading to Nova Scotia this fall? There’s a lot to see and do in the likes of Annapolis Valley and Cape Breton come autumn time, but the capital city still makes for an excellent contender to spend the weekend while the leaves are shifting colors. The following addresses are some of the best the city has to offer.
If you’re looking to round out your Halifax itinerary in time for your fall travels, you’ll want to read on. Where to Eat The Canteen These days Dartmouth is giving Halifax a run for its money in the food and drink department—and The Canteen is at the helm. This family-run operation has become somewhat of a Portland Street institution thanks to its creative and updated approach to classic Nova Scotian cuisine.
Everything on the menu is locally sourced and in season—so expect it to change regularly—and it’s arguably one of the best places in town for fine-casual seafood dishes. Two if by Sea Another Dartmouth institution, Two if by Sea offers a fun approach to your classic French-inspired bakery. Here you’ll find excellent pastries and viennoiserie with cheeky featured croissants that can range from s’mores and banana split to Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup croissants (yes, really!).
Where to Stay The Muir, Autograph Collection The Muir is a relative newcomer to the hospitality industry in Halifax—but it has quickly risen in ranks to.