• There are more than 60 restaurants and bars within an 11-block radius of downtown - close to 500 in total throughout the city! No matter what your taste, budget, or the size of your group, Halifax offers a veritable United Nations of taste experiences often with a harbour view, or a seat right on the water!
• Enjoy cedar planked salmon, hot lobster with butter, Digby scallops, sumptuous seafood chowder - delicious delicacies at their best are our specialties!
• Feel history come alive as you stroll along the harbourfront boardwalk and through Historic Properties, a popular complex of 19th-century wharves and privateers' warehouses transformed into upscale boutiques, down-to-earth taverns and charming restaurants.
• Delight in dinner on the waterfront, sample a cocktail, or indulge in a romantic moonlight sail aboard a charming tour vessel.
• Treat your group to some world-class productions at Neptune Theatre, featuring internationally renowned revues on multiple stages.
• Our local dinner theatres offer a fun-filled evening with friends, or take in top-notch shows by professional groups such as Shakespeare by the Sea, or Eastern Front Theatre at Alderney Landing.
• Soak up the unique Maritime cheer and live entertainment of local pubs such as the Split Crow, Maxwell's Plum, O'Carroll's Irish Pub, the Old Triangle, or Your Father's Moustache. Experience our legendary pub tours or dance the night away at our plentiful clubs. From alternative to Celtic, blues and rock to classical and jazz - music abounds in Halifax.
• Further immerse yourself in music with a memorable performance by Halifax's renowned symphony orchestra.
• Three downtown "Cabarets" are open until 3:30 a.m. for the express pleasure of night owls. Check out the "Dome," with five popular bars under one roof!
• Let Lady Luck lead you to the 135,000-square-foot Casino Nova Scotia! You can even take advantage of a gaming lesson or two!
• Step back in time and sample the wares of the recently restored Alexander Keith's landmark brewery, circa 1820.
• ...and don't forget to shop the trendy Halifax streets for souvenirs.

There are so many ways to enjoy this region!

• Enjoy one of the region's many scheduled day or multi-day tours, or employ a local expert to customize a tour for you, your family or your group. Personalized tours for individuals or couples are also popular options. Or do it up in style - your own style - when you rent a car and design your own adventure!
• Water tour options abound in Greater Halifax! From amphibious vessels like the Harbour Hopper, to such gracious, historic schooners as the Bluenose II (depicted on the Canadian dime) or the Highlander Sea, to traditional dinner cruises and sunset sails. Experience the majestic thrill of being aboard a tall ship with Canadian Sailing Expeditions.
• Arrange for a private fishing charter. If you?e feeling a little more adventurous, sign up for a sea kayaking expedition and make some waves! (Lessons available for single- or multi-day expeditions).
• Charter a boat to take you out to Peggy's Cove! See whales and breathtaking scenery en route!
• Go tidal bore rafting and ride the highest tides in the world - described as "white water rafting without the rocks!" The perfect way to unwind from your meeting!
• A wide variety of wilderness trails, including rugged coastlines and tide-swept cliffs, offer options for seasoned and sampling hikers alike. Guided hiking tours and biking expeditions (complete with instruction) are also available.
• Explore scenic trails by horseback at Boulderwood Stables, a nature retreat just minutes from the city.
• Head for Halifax's historic attractions, including the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site and Pier 21, where thousands of immigrants first landed in Canada - a must-see interactive museum.
• Enjoy the luxury of a Maritime-flavored train trip to Cape Breton aboard VIA Rail's renowned Bras d'Or rail service, complete with traditional live entertainment. It's the ultimate two-day getaway!
• Nova Scotia offers diverse landscapes and landmarks. Outside Halifax, take in our province's many highlights, such as world-renowned Peggy's Cove. Drive the Cabot Trail of Cape Breton, and soak up the rugged beauty, or visit the Alexander Graham Bell Museum in Baddeck. The picturesque South Shore offers beautiful beaches and bays, historic villages, and the town of Lunenburg - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Or, relax in the rolling hills of the Annapolis Valley - visit Grand Pr?Museum, and learn the origins of the Cajun people of Louisiana! Stop in the town of Annapolis Royal, the oldest European settlement in Canada and home to a host of historic monuments.
• Indulge yourself in a relaxing pre or post conference massage at a full-service health spa!
• Treat yourself to a seaside getaway! Rent your own chalet complete with fireplace, while enjoying the first-class facilities of a spa setting. Or indulge in a few well-deserved days at an oceanfront resort. Relax in a heritage B ∓ B, or dine amidst history in a traditional seaside setting.
• Golf our great courses! There are over 60 throughout the province, including three top-ranked greens within 30 minutes of downtown Halifax.
• Our lobster is famous, so don't forget to order up the tasty treat at one of our celebrated lobster suppers.
• For a culinary experience with a different atmosphere, enjoy exquisite indoor or outdoor dining at an award-winning winery. Tour the vineyard and savor the flavors.
• Run, walk, stroll or roller skate along the Halifax's two-kilometer boardwalk.
• Experience the thrill of a lifetime - drive a pro-stock race car! Great for individuals on vacation or for group team building activities!