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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!
Plan your North End adventure using the 2025 Halifax Urban Walking Map
1. Dee Dee's
5668 Cornwallis St, Halifax
Cool off with handcrafted ice cream from Dee Dee’s, featuring distinctive gourmet flavours you won’t find anywhere else.
2. Seven Bays Bouldering
2019 Gottingen St, Halifax
Enjoy an afternoon of climbing and coffee at Seven Bays Bouldering.
3. Africville Museum
5795 Africville Rd, Halifax
Visit the Africville Museum to explore the history, resilience, and legacy of Halifax’s historic Black community.
4. Hydrostone Market
5515-47 Young St, Halifax,
Stroll through the Hydrostone Market—a charming, European-style hub of unique shops and local eateries.
5. Real Fake Meats
2278 Gottingen St, Halifax
Try a vegan donair made by Top Chef Canada alum Lauren Marshall at Real Fake Meats.
6. Propeller Arcade
2015 Gottingen St, Halifax
Step back in time with classic arcade games and savour locally crafted beer at Propeller Arcade.
7. Cuts and Paste Gallery
5511 Cunard St, Halifax
Visit Canada’s first gallery dedicated solely to collage and assemblage art, join a workshop, and set your creativity, scissors, and glue in motion.
8. Compass Distillers
2533 Agricola St, Halifax
Sample award-winning spirits from Compass, crafted with local Nova Scotian ingredients, and take a behind-the-scenes tour to discover how they’re made.
9. Seahorse Tavern
2037 Gottingen St, Halifax
Enjoy live music and a brew at Halifax’s oldest tavern, the Seahorse Tavern.
10. Ratinaud
2157 Gottingen St, Halifax
Collect high-quality Nova Scotian goodies from Ratinaud—crafted in the traditional French style—to create a local charcuterie board and enjoy a picnic in the Commons or Hydrostone Park.
