Top Things to do in Halifax
Top 10 Shopping in Halifax, Halifax Region
Travelers say Halifax is best seen on foot, so park the car and start walking. Immerse yourself in Halifax's rich history at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, and be sure to survey the city from the 18th-century Citadel National Historic Site. Then walk into any of Halifax's great bars and restaurants and catch some live music to round out your day.
Restaurants in Halifax
1. Rousseau Chocolatier
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 50 reviews
Everything is handmade fresh on-site by Julien Rousseau who has been a chocolatier and pastry chef for 17 years. Originally from the South of France, his career has led him to work for numerous high end Chocolatiers and boutique hotels in England, Scotland, Canada and France before establishing in Halifax early May 2014. Rousseau Chocolatier specializes in: Handmade Chocolates, French Macarons, Gourmet Brownies and Artisan Chocolate Bars. Espresso and Dairy bar
2. Made in the Maritimes Artisan Boutique
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Made in the Maritimes Artisan Boutique brings the best of the Maritimes under one roof. Unique, high-quality gifts and souvenirs made by local artisan producers. Our contemporary product range includes pottery, fine art, prints, textiles, post cards, woodwork, jewellery, photography, housewares, soft furnishings, glass art and gourmet edibles.
3. Amos Pewter
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 22 reviews
Amos Pewter designs and hand-crafts pewter gifts and keepsakes, inspired by nature and our seaside surroundings. Visit us on the historic waterfront in Halifax and see how molten pewter is cast into sculptures, candle holders, jewelry, collectible ornaments and other keepsakes. Take part in our hands on experience, finish and personalize your own pewter piece!
Reviewed By 656alannaw - Canvey Island, United Kingdom
Our third visit to this shop. Nice to see products being made on site. Friendly helpful staff. Beautiful items reasonably priced.
4. The Loop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Tikket - Trexlertown, United States
This was a stop on our trip at a local yarn store. There were some beautiful hand dyed yarns available, along with some kits with those yarns. The owner was delightful and gave me options of other ways to incorporate two hand dyed yarns into my project. She provided me with alternate instructions. Very pleasant and wonderful stop.
5. Haskapa
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
We are the first Haskap Berry retail and information company in the world. Our Halifax location gives visitors an experience that includes learning about, tasting and being able to purchase unique Local Haskap Berry Products
6. 14 Bells Fine Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Located at 5523 Young St in the Halifax's historic Hydrostone Market, we showcase contemporary Canadian artists and are thrilled to bring you pieces that are high quality, smart and engaging. Please join us in our mandate of supporting working artists.
7. Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 408 reviews
Art museum focusing on provincial and Canadian artwork in various mediums.
Reviewed By BenLar137 - Calgary, Canada
There's so much here to like! We love how they used two of the historic buildings in downtown Halifax and joined them underground to make one larger gallery - possibly inspired by the Louvre. All the exhibits we saw on our visit in October were well thought out, and presented in a contemporary way. The highlight of our visit was the Maude Lewis exhibit, where they brought in the actual house she lived in, as well as an astounding collection of her work. What a tribute to an amazing artist! The other exhibits were interesting as well, especially a gigantic work by Ken Monkman. There's even a convenient, on-site restaurant. Having experienced how well they do what they do here, we would unreservedly recommend this for any visitor to the city with an hour to spare.
8. Fox Hill Cheese House
9. MSVU Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
hrough its exhibitions and programs, the Gallery functions as a visual arts resource for Mount Saint Vincent University, communities served by the University, Metro Halifax residents and art publics everywhere. Admission is always free of charge.
10. NovaScotian Crystal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
As Canada’s only maker of mouth-blown, hand-cut crystal, our mission is to preserve the ancient craft, innovate designs and create art that is functional. Crowds gather at our Glassworks door on the Halifax Waterfront to watch master craftsmen turn molten crystal into stunning wine glasses, bowls, vases and other works of art. Next door in our Showroom, discover a variety of beautifully finished pieces. The Glassworks operates Monday through Friday, and the Showroom is open 7 days a week for your shopping convenience. Closed Sundays in winter.
Reviewed By Tikket - Trexlertown, United States
We stopped at the small sub-store on the promenade where the inventory selection was smaller than the larger warehouse building. Make sure you go to the larger building. The assortment of crystal was overwhelming, and it took me a long time to pick just a single piece as a souvenir, but they do make a dated ornament which met my criteria. Don't miss this local gem (pun intended.)
