10 Experiences Everyone Should Have in North End Halifax

Halifax's North End has long been known for its award-winning restaurants, local shopping, and thriving arts scene, but the real magic of the area comes from a community in constant evolution, where there's always something new to experience.

This is why, with the help of our friends at the North End Business Association, we've pulled together a list of 10 must-do experiences in North End Halifax. The list doesn't stop here though - there are so many incredible things to do in the North End, the best way to find more is to get out there and explore!

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1. Cool off with handcrafted ice cream from DeeDee’s

DeeDee's Ice Cream - 5668 Cornwallis St, Halifax

2. Take a break from reality at Nearby Planet VR

Nearby Planet VR - 2093 Gottingen St, Halifax

@nearbyplanetvr

3. Collect goodies from Ratinaud and Local Source Market to make a local charcuterie board and have a picnic in the Commons or Hydrostone Park

Ratinaud - 2157 Gottingen St, Halifax
Local Source Market - 2530 Agricola St, Halifax

4. Do the Gottingen Street doughnut crawl: LF Bakery, Vandal Doughnuts, Fortune Doughnut

LF Bakery - 2063 Gottingen St, Halifax
Vandal Doughnuts - 2150 Gottingen St, Halifax
Fortune Doughnut - 2306 Gottingen St, Halifax

5. Try a vegan donair made by Top Chef Canada competitor, Lauren Marshall at Real Fake Meats

Real Fake Meats - 2278 Gottingen St, Halifax

@realfakemeats via @ian.selig

6. Have a brew at the oldest tavern in Halifax, The Seahorse Tavern

The Seahorse Tavern - 2037 Gottingen St, Halifax

Jackson Productions Inc.

7. Enjoy an afternoon of climbing and coffee at Seven Bays Bouldering

Seven Bays Bouldering - 2019 Gottingen St, Halifax

@sevenbays via North End Business Association

8. Play some old school arcade games AND enjoy delicious locally-brewed craft beer at the Propeller Arcade

Propeller Tap Room + Cold Beer Store - 2015 Gottingen St, Halifax
In the basement of the Propeller Tap Room + Cold Beer Store (enter through the Propeller Store)