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Little Oak Bar – Halifax, NS
We spent a day, and night, at Little Oak, a new wine bar in Bishops Landing. Here's what to expect.Read More »Brunch at Durty Nelly’s – Halifax
There's a new brunch menu at Durty Nelly's, complete with six Caesar options.Read More »Eliot & Vine Restaurant and Wine Bar – Halifax, NS
New North End restaurant and wine bar Eliot & Vine opens tonight. Here's what to expect.Read More »Taste Halifax Now Offering a Craft Beer Bus to Five Halifax Beer Stops
Halifax is home to a new craft beer bus. Here's what to expect.Read More »Wines on the Water – Halifax, NS
"There is nothing sexier than a man drinking rose."Read More »An Electric Road Trip From Halifax to Sambro
Beaches, hikes, historic sites, ice cream shops, ocean views, and the original Pavia are all within 30 minutes of Halifax.Read More »11 Awesome Itineraries That Will Take You To Every Region of Nova Scotia
Updated May 10, 2016 The May long weekend is once again upon us, and with it comes...Read More »Five Portable Snacks to Pack for Your Spring Road Trip
Planning tips for all those sunny road trips you'll be taking soon.Read More »The Salt Room – Halifax, NS
Cozy blankets, comfy chairs, relaxing music, and a room full of salt.Read More »Free Thursdays at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
On Thursday night, after an accidental trip to Dartmouth and the realization that it was just a...Read More »Imbibe: A Crash Course in Halifax Cocktails
Mangos were salted, mint was massaged, lime leaves were muddled.Read More »Free Snowshoe Rentals in Nova Scotia
Did you know that many community centres in Nova Scotia offer free snowshoe rentals?Read More »Dog-Friendly Places: Ashburn Golfcourse
A fun winter spot to take the fur kids.Read More »Robie Street Station – Halifax, NS
Garlicky Greek yogurt drizzled with chimichurri and chili butter and topped with poached eggs. Yes. Please.Read More »12 Dates of Christmas: The Halifax Oval
For the 11th Date of Christmas, my true love gave to me, my first trip to the...Read More »12 Dates of Christmas: Handmade Holidays
For the ninth date of Christmas, my true love gave to me, a free lesson in handcrafting for my tree.Read More »12 Dates of Christmas: Burgers for a Cause
A burger with bacon jam with a side of gingerbread milkshake, and a donation to a great local cause.Read More »12 Dates of Christmas: A Little Spirit (Spa)
We're going to go in the steam showers, we're going to wear robes, we're going to read our books, we're going to RELAX!Read More »12 Dates of Christmas: Dessert for Dinner & Fun Local Finds
That picture above, that's peanut butter pie. Peanut. Butter. Pie.Read More »Open Kitchen Food Tour with Local Tasting Tours
Meet Polly, the most adorable (and youngest) tour guide in Halifax for a mama and baby led food tour of North End Halifax.Read More »Dine by Design East
“I am eating a s’more cheesecake from Morris East. It is just as awesome as it sounds.”...Read More »Tattle Tours Halifax Ghost Walk – Halifax, NS
You're going to be scared, but you're also going to get a fascinating look at some lesser-known Halifax history.Read More »10 Fall Day Trips Within Two Hours of Halifax
There is something magic about fall on the East Coast.Read More »The Auction House – Halifax, NS
A cozy craft beer and comfort food spot with a fun twist for a good cause.Read More »10 Awesome Halifax Daytrips You Can Bus To!
Historic Islands, Heart Shaped Ponds, Boardwalks, Beaches and other adventures that you can bus to in Halifax.Read More »Michelin-Star Chef Cristina Bowerman is Coming to Halifax
One of only 10 female Michelin-Star chefs is coming to Halifax this week for a unique pop-up dining experience.Read More »Guest Post: Boudoir – A Lesson in Empowerment
Four women at the heart of the boudoir scene in Halifax, capturing your friends and neighbours at their best.Read More »Roy’s Pub – Halifax, NS
One of the best local tap lineups in Halifax is hiding in the most unlikely of places...Read More »17 Historic Places in Halifax You Can Cycle To This Weekend
A DIY cycling tour of some of the must-explore historic sites in downtown Halifax.Read More »Six Beaches and Lakes You Can Get To By Bus
Now that Spring weather has finally arrived (knock on wood), it's time to start figuring out how to fit in as much beach time as possible.Read More »Right Some Good Comes to Halifax
For the first time in 15 years, Spring Garden Road will be pedestrian-only for gourmet food festival Right Some Good.Read More »Local Tasting Tours: Night Out on Quinpool
While in New York a few months back, one of our top to-do’s was a food tour....Read More »The Stubborn Goat – Halifax, NS
It all started with a grilled cheese sandwich and a goat statue.Read More »Local Connections Wine and Spirits Gala
Examples of what happens when creativity and the right people come together.Read More »10 Day-Trips Within Two Hours of Halifax
You don't have to go far to find an adventure in Nova Scotia. Share your favourite with a friend, then hit the road!Read More »The Canteen – Dartmouth, NS
“The only thing that isn’t working so well are the plants.” Renée Lavallée takes a quick break from...Read More »Sunday Morning Flea Market at the Forum
Each Sunday, The Forum in Halifax holds a giant flea market from 9 am – 2...Read More »Nova Scotia Ice Wine Festival
My sister’s birthday is in early January. On the day, she was in Vancouver and I was...Read More »A Romantic Escape at the Westin Nova Scotian
With Valentine’s Day coming up, we’ve been test-driving some romantic date ideas. Be warned, this post is going...Read More »Canvas Restaurant (Cambridge Suites) – Halifax, NS
Last night, I attended the launch party for Canvas Restaurant, the on-site resto at Cambridge Suites. Canvas has...Read More »Harbour City Bar & Grill
There are a lot of ways that you can spend a special night in Nova Scotia. Never...Read More »8 Places You Can Shop with Your Dog Downtown
A year and three months ago, Drew and I adopted Charlie, a darling little dog from the...Read More »A Christmas Carol at Neptune Theatre
Drew: Let’s be clear, I love Christmas. The gatherings of family and friends, the food, the traditions....Read More »Wasabi House All-You-Can-Eat Sushi
There is a new Wasabi House in Sackville – and it has all-you-can-eat sushi! Three weeks ago,...Read More »DogRunnin Offers a Unique New Dog Care Service in Halifax
Sarah Warford runs 60 – 80km a week and works with a cross trainer three times a...Read More »NSCC Akerley Eats – Fine Dining for Cheap!
It’s almost October, which in addition to changing leaves and funny pumpkin people means the return of...Read More »Edna Halifax Does Brunch Right!
A good friend of mine started telling me about Edna Halifax months before they opened. As plans developed,...Read More »A Halifax Craft Beer Tour by Bus!
Continuing our series of fun day trips you can get to by bus, take a tour of...Read More »The New Morris East – Larry Uteck, NS
On Tuesday, Drew turned 34. We started the celebrations early, a combination of Seaport BeerFest Friday and...Read More »Sou’wester Restaurant – Peggy’s Cove, NS
The Sou’wester is a family-owned restaurant located in iconic Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia. The restaurant has an...Read More »Peggy’s Cove Area Festival of the Arts
Press Release (adapted from the event website) – Sometimes ideas just take off and fly – our 3rd annual Peggy’s...Read More »Hali Deli – Halifax, NS
Warning: carnivorous behaviour ahead. When @GillianWesleyNS and I were first dating, she was a vegetarian. This wasn’t...Read More »A Quick, Delicious, All-Local Lunch from the Halifax Seaport Market
As someone who does almost all of my grocery shopping at a market, and who is not...Read More »NS Craft Beer: Granite Brewery
After our recent visit to newly-opened Big Spruce Brewery in Nyanza, Cape Breton and announcements of two...Read More »Jill’s Chocolates
In a small shop on Lady Hammond Road I sat in awe watching Jill Franklin assemble over...Read More »The Carleton – Halifax, NS
If you're in the mood for some good old fashion singer songwriter action, look no further than The Carleton. Established by Mike Campbell of Much EastRead More »108 Yoga – Halifax, NS
Adventure is all about trying new things, overcoming a challenge, and learning a little bit more about...Read More »Nova Scotia Beaches: Dingwall Beach, Cape Breton
Summer is coming! What better way to get ready than with a series of posts on one...Read More »Cantina Mexicana – Halifax, NS (CLOSED)
Unfortunately, Cantina Mexicana has now closed. For the past two years, @GillianWesleyNS and I have resolved to...Read More »AGNS Exhibit Provides a Unique View of Nova Scotia
Once upon a time I went to the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (@ArtGalleryNS) quite often. School trips,...Read More »The Disappeared – In Theatres This Week!
Between Sky and Sea…Between Life and Death” – The Disappeared I had to let this movie sit...Read More »Guest Post: Nova Scotia Amature Body Building (NSABBA) Results
Editors Note: NS resident Samantha Warshick (@Warshick) submitted a guest post a few months ago talking about...Read More »East Coast Outfitters – Lower Prospect
Since Drew and I met we have had something of a battle of the paddles. I was...Read More »Hatfield Farm Sleigh Rides – Hammonds Plains, NS
Like many people, I find the winter months really hard. Short days, long cold nights and a...Read More »Jitterbug Soda and Twist Elixers (Closed)
Jitterbug Sodas and Twist Elixers has (sadly) closed. Rowena Hopkins is a passionate Mompreneur with really great...Read More »Musicians and Morsels Cookbook
Last week I attended the launch of Musicians and Morsels (@MusicianMorsels) at Chives in Halifax (@ChivesTalkin). I...Read More »Gluten Free Pizza at Morris East – Halifax, NS
It’s been over two years now that I have lived a gluten-free life. At first the transition...Read More »The East Coast Music Awards
It’s been half a decade since the last time I went to the East Coast Music Week (ECMW). ...Read More »Guest Post: Winter “InstaDate”
Guest Post: Lyndin Kane (@Rnningfrmtherns) Blog: Running from the Runs For those of you who are not...Read More »2013 Halifax Comedy Festival – Halifax, NS
In my opinion, there are few things better than a night out on the town with friends...Read More »Guest Post – Nova Scotia Amateur Body Building Association (NSABBA)
Guest Post by Samantha Warshick One of my 2012 New Year’s resolution was to challenge myself. With...Read More »Chebucto Coffee – Halifax, NS
Every neighbourhood needs a good coffee shop. A place where you can go to relax with a...Read More »Acadian Fish and Chips – Hammonds Plains, NS
Drew is currently on a hunt for the best Fish and Chips in the province (my gluten...Read More »Edible Matters – Hammonds Plains, NS
I have been hearing about Edible Matters (@EdibleMatters) since before it opened. First, from my aunt who lives...Read More »Swoon Fine Art – Hammonds Plains, NS
Swoon Fine Art closed their doors on December 21, 2014. They will continue to sell online through...Read More »Evan’s Fresh Seafood – Dartmouth, NS
This summer I’ve made it my goal to find the best fish and chips in Nova Scotia. ...Read More »Art Gallery of Nova Scotia – Gold Exhibit
There is only a very small list of things that will entice me to leave my house...Read More »York Redoubt National Historic Site – Halifax, NS
As many of our readers know, Charlie is the newest member of our traveling family. Charlie is...Read More »Soothe Your Sole – Sackville, NS (CLOSED)
Sooth Your Sole unfortunately closed their doors in 2014. I pamper myself too much this time of year...Read More »Nova Scotia Designer Craft Council Christmas Craft Show
The Cunard Centre is bursting at the seams with local talent this weekend. Yesterday morning, the Nova...Read More »Tempo Food & Drink – Halifax
Last week, Halifax’s newest restaurant opened its doors in style with a huge grand opening party. Tempo...Read More »The Summit Spa – Halifax, NS
Winter is coming. It doesn’t feel like it most days, but during our early morning and evening...Read More »Our Little Local Dinner Party
Since June, we and our friends have been trying to plan a dinner party. Many dates have...Read More »Active NS: 30 Minute Hit – Halifax, NS
At the initial meeting for The Big Day Downtown, we were given a brochure with the names...Read More »Big Day Downtown 2012 – Part Two
Awesome ab workouts and custom cocktails – click here to read about the first part of our...Read More »Big Day Downtown – Halifax (2012)
We had a tough time planning our Big Day Downtown. As anyone who follows our blog may...Read More »Bluenose Ghost Festival – Dartmouth
I discovered Helen Creighton’s book Bluenose Ghosts when I was still in elementary school. I still remember...Read More »Pipa Restaurant – Halifax (Closed)
Sadly, Pipa Restaurant (later re-named “The Brown Hound”) closed its doors in October 2014. Two years ago,...Read More »Whopper Dropper – Halifax, NS
As a kid growing up in New Glasgow, my friends and I biked everywhere all the time....Read More »Kababji’s Restaurant – Dartmouth, NS
When I think of Burnside, fine Lebanese cuisine with live entertainment in a well-decorated restaurant with an...Read More »Guest Post – Morning Adventure in Halifax: The Citadel
Editors Note: I am happy to bring you a guest post from Rachel, the writer behind The...Read More »Chowder Trail: Murphy’s & Salty’s – Halifax
Back to back chowder tastings at two of Halifax's most visited tourist destinations.Read More »Daytrips by Bus – Downtown Halifax (Route #1)
Bus Route #1 or: “The Core Route” The #1 is @hfxtransit’s most used bus, going from Mumford...Read More »Halifax Seaport Beerfest
It’s no secret that Drew and I are both craft beer lovers, so it was with great anticipation...Read More »Nova Scotia Craft Beer: Rockbottom Brew Pub
I make a habit of checking out restaurants that A. brew their own beer and B. offer...Read More »Active Greenways: Halifax to Tantallon
What do you do with railways that aren’t in use anymore? Turn them into an active transit...Read More »Ratinaud Charcuterie – Halifax
A few months back a good friend and fellow foodie brought over duck pate for my birthday. ...Read More »Saege Bistro – Halifax, NS
A good friend of ours recently relocated from Calgary to Halifax. As a thank you for letting...Read More »Bus Route #20 – Herring Cove
We live along the route, and even we were surprised by some of the great finds we found on the bus.Read More »The Five Fishermen – Halifax, NS
Five Fisherman (@5fishermen) is a mandatory stop if you are a tourist in Halifax. So it comes...Read More »Garden of Eat’n – Halifax, NS
Garden of Eat'n, formerly 308 South, formerly Rock Island Bistro, and formerly Rock Island Cafe has obviously changed hands many times...Read More »Guest Post: Donnini’s Pizza – Halifax
Guest blogger: Mike Finley Donnini’s Pizza on North Street, Halifax is one of my personal favourites for...Read More »Dee Dee’s Ice Cream – Halifax, NS
When I was a kid, I read a lot of Archie Comics. My causal reading list of Archie, Betty & Veronica & Jughead Double Digests left me with the needRead More »Bus Route #6 – Quinpool
For us, this route isn’t so much the best route, as it’s the route of many things that we consider to be the best.Read More »Bus Route #80 – Sackville
Welcome to the fourth installment of day trips and vacation spots in HRM accessible by bus (and bike!).Read More »Halifax Artist Mark Grantham
In our post-wedding haze, we almost completely forgot about one of the best local features of our...Read More »The Local Wedding Nova Scotia
Anyone who has been following our adventures for the past year and a half might know that we are not one local traveler but a couple of local travelerRead More »Wasabi House – Halifax, NS
In the past few years, HRM’s sushi options have blossomed from a handful of small shops to a smorgusboard of sushi chains, boutique stores,Read More »#21 Bus Route – Lakeside
For our third post on day-trips and vacation spots in HRM accessible by bus (and bike!), we'll take you for a ride on the #21.Read More »Bus Route #60 – Eastern Passage
Welcome to our second installment of day-trips and vacation spots in HRM accessible by bus (and bike!). Today we'll chronicle the #60 Bus RouteRead More »Bus Route #15 – Purcell’s Cove
With summer fast on the way, we hope you'll use these posts to plan exciting, affordable local travel this summer.Read More »Open City – Day 2 Wrap Up
Woke up pretty early this morning to get another jump-start on Open City. Headed straight to the...Read More »Open City – Top 5 Picks
@IlovelocalHFX launched the first ‘Open City’ event this weekend. Today and tomorrow, local retailers across the city...Read More »Crimson and Clover Consignment Boutique – Halifax, NS
Over the past year I have found myself switching to more and more second hand shopping. Prices...Read More »Minato Sushi – Halifax, NS
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 rollRead More »Chocolate Lake Hotel – Halifax, NS
Dog lovers, take note! The Chocolate Lake Hotel is one of the most dog-friendly options in the...Read More »Shining Waters Marina – Tantallon, NS
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 onRead More »The Bicycle Thief – Halifax, NS
Since hearing about the theft of a bicycle from Halifax's latest high-end restaurant, The Bicycle Thief, we have had our hearts, and stomachs, set onRead More »McKelvies Restaurant – Halifax, NS
I worked in a hotel a few years back while still finishing up University. After a short time there, I noticed that every time an out-of-towner askedRead More »Chocolate Lake Beach – Halifax, NS
Chocolate Lake, or Chocolate Beach, is a small sand beach located just past the rotary off of the Herring Cove Road.Read More »June 28, 2011 – Halifax Waterfront
I love Halifax Summers! Some photos from a far too short lunch time walk on the waterfront…....Read More »Purcells Cove
One of the nice things about living in Halifax, is that a 15 minute car ride can...Read More »It’s More Than Buses
As someone living on a main bus route, whose only real destination by bus is the downtown...Read More »Hamachi Steakhouse – Halifax, NS
On Friday night, we gathered with a group of friends for one of our favorite kinds of food entertainment - Teppanyaki.Read More »Inn on the Lake – Fall River, NS
Located in Fall River, Inn on the Lake offers ‘Country charm at the edge of the city’....Read More »Stayners Wharf – Halifax, NS
Located on the Halifax Waterfront, this restaurant and jazz bar can boast the best calamari in the...Read More »