Halifax

I had the chance to visit Halifax in may 2015, so here's the 24 hours walkthrough I created for you to get the most out of this beautiful city in a short amount of time.

1. 8H00AM: Wake up at the Lord Nelson hotel and suites, on South Park Street. After a warm bath, go downstairs for breakfast at "The Arms", the hotel's restaurant. There, you will have a great variety of local and international food for a cheap price. Eat until you are full and take your coffee to go with your book (you should always have one with you).

2. 10H00AM: Right across the street, you will see the Public Gardens, that's your first destination. Stroll around the duck pond and bandstand (there is free concert on Sundays), find a bench and sit down. Enjoy the scenery of the Victorian park, drink your coffee and take your time to read your book.

3. 11H00AM: Get out of the park and head to Spring Garden Road. Halifax's busiest street is home to numerous pubs, shops, cafes and, particularly, Halifax Central Library. Head inside the library, its modern architecture is amazing and you'll have a breathtaking view of downtown Halifax for free.

4. 11H30AM: Now is time for fun; you are going to Halifax Citadel. Take Queen Street in the direction of the hill. This historic site can't be missed. Looking over the city and the Golf of St-Lawrence, you will enjoy a beautiful scenery. Take a guide for the tour and you will get the opportunity to have a picture with traditional-costumed sentry guard.

5. 12H00PM: You are just in time for the symbolic Royal Artillery noon canon firing. Yes, you read right, canon. Happening every day in Halifax Citadel, it can't be missed.

6. 12H30PM: By this time of the day, you must be pretty hungry, so I recommend heading to the port by Sackville Street. There's plenty of pubs and cafes where you can eat, but I definitely recommend going to Durty Nelly's Irish Pub, where you can eat and drink local beer for cheap. 

7. 1H30-2H00PM: After a good meal, head for the waterfront by Sackville Street. There, you will find the Maritime museum of the Atlantic which is home to the rich Halifax maritime heritage. It is your chance to see beautiful exhibits on war ships, the Titanic and much more.

8. 3H30PM: Now is the time to walk along the breath-taking waterfront of Halifax. Head left after walking out of the museum and admire the view. From the walkway, you can see Dartmouth, the "twin city" of Halifax and Georges Island, the military defence island of the harbour, which played an important role during World War II. Head to the Historic properties, take a few pictures, do some shopping and get out.

9. 4H30PM: Since Halifax is so close to the ocean, it always seems to get chilly in the evening. I recommend trying the local way of warming up; beer. Take Hollis street and head to Alexander Keith's brewery. This historical brewery opened in 1820 and is well-known for its Pale Ale. Take the tour guide to get the full Keith's experience with animation and beer tasting.

10. 7H00PM: All that beer must have made you pretty hungry. Of course, Halifax is home to numerous good restaurants, but since you are near the Atlantic, I HIGHLY recommend going for seafood. From all the restaurants, my favourite is TheBicycle Thief. Good wine, finger-licking good food and a view on the waterfront, you can't go wrong with that.

11. 9H30PM: Still up for a drink? Halifax has so much to offer in this category, but here are my two favourite: Tom's little Havana and Your Father's Moustache, which are both close to your hotel. Tom's little Havana is a cozy and warm place with friendly staff while Your Father's Moustache have more of a laid-back and young ambiance.

Finally, there are many, many, many things to do in Halifax, this walkthrough is a fast tour of the main attractions I did during my stay and that I recommend. This itinerary will only give you a glimpse of the beautiful city, but that's how a 24 hours trip is, a glimpse. I still hope you will enjoy your stay is this city and that this guide was of use to you.

Enjoy,

The little traveller's boots

Xox