Open City – Top 5 Picks

May 12, 2012 The Local Traveler

@IlovelocalHFX launched the first 'Open City' event this weekend. Today and tomorrow, local retailers across the city have been invited to give discounts and deals on their products to local shoppers. The full list of discounts and retailers can be found on the I Love Local Halifax webpage, and is pretty extensive. We woke up… Read More

Inverary Inn – Baddeck, NS

May 6, 2012 The Local Traveler

We recently spent two nights at the Inverary Inn as part of a conference. It was the off-season (March), a time when Inverary remains open, but with limited food services, and no water activities. The Lakefront restaurant, paddle boat and kayak rentals, and most of the town of Baddeck that we would have loved to… Read More

Glasgow Square – New Glasgow, NS

November 21, 2011 The Local Traveler

As a more than occasional event planner, it is always exciting to experience a new venue. That excitement is tenfold when the reason for experiencing a new venue is due to a gathering of some top-notch local musicians. Such was the case Friday night when we headed to The Green Room in Glasgow Square for… Read More

Crimson and Clover Consignment Boutique – Halifax, NS

November 10, 2011 The Local Traveler

Over the past year I have found myself switching to more and more second hand shopping. Prices are lower, items are more unique, and you skip out on supporting the earth scary production methods that go into most new items. So, when I heard about a new boutique, Crimson and Clover, promising high end second… Read More

Brigitte’s Bed & Breakfast – Woodstock, NB

September 4, 2011 The Local Traveler

After a mistaken double booking at the Best Western Woodstock, we found ourselves faced with a bit of an unexpected adventure. It was 11 pm, and due to extra accomodation traffic from the U2 concert in Moncton, our options were narrow. The Best Western Woodstock made a few frantic phonecalls, and eventually found us a room… Read More

Paddy’s Pub – Wolfville, NS

August 2, 2011 The Local Traveler

While in Wolfville, we stopped in for a bite to eat at Paddy’s Pub (@paddysbrew). Located a stones throw from Acadia university, Paddy’s is a pub in the truest sense. Local brew, relaxed atmosphere, chill music and great classic pub fare. My sister, a former Acadia student, and soon to be Dal Pharmacy student, guided… Read More

Muir Murray Winery (Mercator Wine) – Wolfville, NS

Muir Murray Winery Closed Devonian Coast Wineries

July 31, 2011 The Local Traveler

**Muir Murray is now closed** Carl Sparks purchased Muir Murray in September 2013. Carl is the owner of Devonian Coast, who recently acquired Jost and Gaspereau. According to Wines of Canada, the Muir Murray site will re-open under the new name, Mercator Wine. This has not been confirmed by Devonian Coast. Devonian Coast does… Read More

Minato Sushi – Halifax, NS

July 30, 2011 The Local Traveler

After ending a very long (and near the end, tumultuous) relationship with Hamachi, the search for a new sushi place has begun. Last week, we stopped into Minato for a post-lunch pre-dinner snack. We didn't order anything fancy, just a tuna roll, shrimp roll and avocado roll, all made spicy with their house spicy sauce.… Read More

Chocolate Lake Hotel – Halifax, NS

July 21, 2011 The Local Traveler

Dog lovers, take note! The Chocolate Lake Hotel is one of the most dog-friendly options in the city, no doubt in part to the live-in dog, Cocoa. Cocoa is a chocolate lab and serves as the hotel's official mascot. He 'runs' the company twitter account, facebook and Youtube. As for the hotel, the rooms have been… Read More

Shining Waters Marina – Tantallon, NS

July 20, 2011 The Local Traveler

Shining Waters is a Marina that doubles as a Wedding (and other events) venue. Located just off the Peggy’s Cove Road, Shining Waters is located on the beautiful Saint Margaret’s Bay. It is a perfect spot for a wedding, with a large balcony where your ceremony can take place overlooking the water, and floor to… Read More

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