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The Bicycle Thief – Halifax, NS

The Bicycle Thief Halifax
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 on trying the fare (proving that publicity stunts and/or tongue-in-cheek larceny are good for something).  Apparently, we weren't the only ones, since the waiting list to get into the new Bishop's… Read 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 asked for a restaurant suggestion, they would get one of two answer: Five Fisherman or McKelvies. I had never been to either, although the strong consensus among the rest… Read More

KOA Camping in Cornwall – Cornwall, PE

PEI Bridge Confederation
After much persuasion, the survivor man want-to-be half of our relationship convinced me that camping in June was a good idea. Camping, in his books, involves whatever you can fit into a large camping backpack. In this case, that was a two person nylon tent (without a tarp), one cocoon sleeping bag, pillows and two… Read More

Purcells Cove

Purcells Cove Nova Scotia
One of the nice things about living in Halifax, is that a 15 minute car ride can take you from the city to a completely new set of surroundings. The communities in Purcells Cove are no exception. 10-15 minutes down the Purcells cove road, the city turns into picturesque seaside houses, stately yacht clubs and… Read More

It’s More Than Buses

As someone living on a main bus route, whose only real destination by bus is the downtown core, Public Transit in Halifax has served me fairly well. Like most bus users, though, I have had my fair share of irritations with the limitations of our public transit system like when my end-of-the-work-day bus just doesn't… Read More

Hamachi Steakhouse – Halifax, NS

Hamachi House Sushi
On Friday night, we gathered with a group of friends for one of our favorite kinds of food entertainment - Teppanyaki. While Teppanyaki is certainly not something unique to Halifax, it is one of our favorite things to do on vacation, and a great way for locals and tourists alike to guarantee a good night… Read More

Rudders Brew Pub – Yarmouth, NS

Rudders Brew Pub Yarmouth
This weekend, we traveled to Yarmouth to take in the local antique and art shops and sample some local fare and craft beer. Enter Rudders. Rudders is a popular Yarmouth Restaurant with an overwhelming selection of seafood dishes.  Several years ago, we had the swordfish, and have been wanting seconds ever since. Unfortunately, it was… Read More