The Haunted Hype

Well Halifax, Halloween is almost upon us and spooky celebrations abound. There’s a Haunted House at the Halifax Armoury this weekend! Just like old castles had their dungeons and tortured spirits, the Armoury has it's secrets hidden deep within its underworld. Our advice? Beware of the zombies – you just can’t trust those creatures. Ever.This event is running both Friday and Saturday evening from 6-9 p.m. – admission is a mere $5 and all proceeds go to the Metro United Way! Why not visit the Armoury Haunted House Friday night and hop over to the Halifax Citadel national Historic Site the following... Read More

Stone Street Cafe Surprises and Satisfies

I recently took my aunt to the Delta Barrington's Stone Street Cafe. My aunt is my mother's sister, and I refer to her as my Hali-mom. Fortunately, she's the quintessential "fun aunt", a mix of protective momma and big sis! I had a gift certificate for the Stone Street Cafe, so I decided to take my faux-momma out for dinns. This spot is very tucked away, on the back end of the hotel, accessable by both the hotel itself and the Grandville Mall. You know what they say about little hidden restaurants; they're often the best!I had a feeling that... Read More

It's time to Paint the Rink Pink!

With all of the hype surrounding the Halifax Pop Explosion it’s hard to believe there could be room in our city for even more events - but trust us - there is!Friday, October 21 our Halifax Mooseheads, who have won an impressive eight games so far this season, are hosting the fourth annual Pink in the Rink in support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation - Atlantic. With a pink ice surface and pink jerseys (that will be raffled off at the end of the game!), the team is going all out in their fundraising efforts to ensure they meet... Read More

The VIP (Very Important Pet!) Experience in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Want to travel but hate to leave Rover behind? No problem! Many Halifax hotels are pet-friendly and welcome four legged friends. You may, in fact, be a bit jealous of all the attention your pet receives.Pets ‘checking-in’ at various hotels throughout Halifax often get the VIP (Very Important Pet!) treatment: The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites welcomes pets with treats, a bandana, and a dog tag. Click here for more information. Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake is a certified premium Pets Can Stay property. The hotel even has its own dog, Coco the Chocolate... Read More

Incredible Eats at The Wooden Monkey

I've been to The Wooden Monkey a few times, but it's just been for lunch or an early supper - I've never been for dinner.  I recently met some friends for a late dinner where I was wowed by my meal.  Since we were going out later, I didn't want to eat too big of a meal. If I only knew what I was getting into!  Since 'eating light' was the name of the game, I decided to go with the Nova Scotian seafood chowder.  Of course, that plan was foiled when my friend suggested that we split some nachos as... Read More

Pop Explosion - Part II

Last week we gave you the low down on our plans for Halifax Pop Explosion (October 18-22) from Tuesday – Thursday, and now we’re here to follow up with our plans for the weekend. Friday, October 21: We’re pretty excited to head to the Seahorse on Friday night and take in all of the goodness one of our favourite venues has to offer – including Regina’s Library Voices!  We’ve been pretty big fans of the Library Voices gang for a while, and now that they have a recently released CD, we can hardly wait to check them out. Playing the annual concert with... Read More

Steak Frites at Brooklyn Warehouse

So, I know that it's evident that one of my favorite restos is Brooklyn Warehouse, and this meal further adds to my love affair. I recently went to dinner with a friend of longtime family friend of mine who has been away from Hali for about 4 years; long enough to miss the opening and rise to fame of Brooklyn Warehouse as one of Halifax's best restaurants (in my opinion).  On this visit, I knew what I wanted to order from the moment I sat down. It didn't take long to convince my friend that she wanted the same. We... Read More

The Other Halifax Explosion

It’s starting to feel like a music fans’ version of Christmas around these parts – that’s right, Halifax Pop Explosion is quickly approaching! We’ve been spending our evenings pouring over the schedules, trying to figure out our ‘ultimate line-up’ – and I think we’ve finally done it.Since we’ve got five amazing nights of music to cover, we’re going to sneak peek our schedule for Tuesday – Thursday here, and cover our Friday and Saturday plans next week.  Tuesday – Ohbijou and Braids at Reflections. Braids have had a big year, having frequented the festival scene, not to mention being shortlisted... Read More

Visit Halifax Mobile App Featured Feature: Sharing is Good

Did you hear? Destination Halifax launched the Visit Halifax Mobile App in September. It’s the perfect solution for navigating around the city – use the App’s GPS-enabled maps to find shops, restaurants, attractions, and more. Explore festival and event information, activities, and special offers. After downloading the App, simply tap what interests you and you’re good to go. And don’t forget to share!Our App enables you to share your findings with friends via email, Facebook, and Twitter. This feature is great for keeping your social circle up to date on all your favourite things to see and do in Halifax... Read More

Hankerin' for Henry House

Up until a couple of weeks ago, I had never had a Reuben sandwich.  Several people were shocked about this fact, but I didn't really see it as a big deal.  I'm actually not all that much of a sandwich gal.  I like the occasional Bahn Mi or a little hot turkey action over the holidays, but most of the time, I could take it or leave it. And then...I went to the Henry House.  I've been a few times before and on this particular occasion, for some random reason, my psyche was jonesin' for some the smoked meat.  As far as... Read More