Citadel Hill – Historic fort with great views of the city.

Waterfront Walk – Shops, restaurants, and scenic views along the harbour.

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic – Learn about the Titanic and Halifax Explosion.

Pier 21 – Canada's Immigration Museum.

Public Gardens – Beautiful Victorian-era gardens in the heart of the city.

Point Pleasant Park – Coastal trails with historic ruins and ocean views.

Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market – Local produce, crafts, and food vendors.

Alexander Keith’s Brewery Tour – Fun, interactive brewery experience with history and live music.

The Bicycle Thief – Upscale Italian with waterfront views.

The Five Fishermen – Seafood and local specialties.

Lot Six – Cocktails and oysters.

The Wooden Monkey – Great local and organic dishes.

Edna – Cozy spot with amazing brunch.

The Ardmore Tea Room – Classic Halifax diner experience.

Waterfront Warehouse – Great lobster and seafood dishes.

The Brooklyn Warehouse – A top choice for farm-to-table cuisine.

King of Donair – For the classic Halifax donair experience.

Salty’s – A seafood staple right on the waterfront.

Garrison Brewing

Propeller Brewing

2 Crows Brewing

Good Robot Brewing

North Brewing

Stillwell Brewing

Tidehouse Brewing

Lunenburg – UNESCO World Heritage town with colorful buildings and rich history.

- Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic

- Bluenose II (if in port)

- Lunenburg Waterfront

- Ironworks Distillery – Local craft spirits and tastings.

Mahone Bay – Charming town with boutique shops and cafés.

Chester – Great sailing town with cute shops and coastal scenery.

Oak Island – Visit the site of the famous treasure hunt.

Peggy’s Cove – Iconic lighthouse and rugged coastline.

The Ovens Natural Park – Explore sea caves carved by the ocean.

The South Shore Fish Shack (Lunenburg) – Classic seafood.

The Knot Pub (Lunenburg) – Cozy pub with great chowder.

Rebecca’s Restaurant (Mahone Bay) – Fresh, locally sourced meals.

Seaside Shanty (Chester Basin) – Great seafood with ocean views.

Charlotte Lane Café (Shelburne) – A hidden gem with fantastic food.

Mateus Bistro (Mahone Bay) – Creative, fresh cuisine.

The Grand Banker (Lunenburg) – Great seafood and craft beer.

Saltbox Brewing (Mahone Bay)

Shipwright Brewing (Lunenburg)

Tanner & Co. Brewing (Chester)

Lunenburg Rum Distillery (not a brewery, but worth visiting!)

Carters Beach – White sand beach with Caribbean-like waters.

Summerville Beach – Another stunning beach, perfect for a walk or swim.

Kejimkujik National Park Seaside – Coastal trails and stunning ocean views.

Thomas Raddall Provincial Park – Great hiking and coastal scenery.

Boxing Rock Brewing (Shelburne)

Hell Bay Brewing (Liverpool)

Wineries – Grand Pré, Luckett Vineyards, Gaspereau Vineyards.

Wolfville – Charming university town with great cafés and shops.

Halls Harbour – Eat fresh lobster by the Bay of Fundy.

Cape Split Hike – One of Nova Scotia’s best hikes with epic cliffside views (although it was cloudy when Christine went, we still had a great hike!)

Blomidon Provincial Park – Stunning views and hiking trails.

Burntcoat Head Park – Walk on the ocean floor at the world’s highest tides.

Cabot Trail – One of the world’s most scenic drives.

Cape Breton Highlands National Park – Incredible landscapes and wildlife.

Skyline Trail – A must-do hike with breathtaking ocean views.

Baddeck – Home of Alexander Graham Bell Museum.

Fortress of Louisbourg – A reconstructed 18th-century French fortress.

Glenora Distillery – Canada’s only single malt whisky distillery.

Things to Do

Victoria Row – Pedestrian-only street with shops, restaurants, and live music.

Confederation Centre of the Arts – Home of the Anne of Green Gables musical.

Charlottetown Waterfront & Peake’s Wharf – Scenic harbourfront with shops and eateries.

Breweries & Distilleries

Upstreet Craft Brewing

Gahan House Brewery

Lone Oak Brewing (Charlottetown Taproom)

Deep Roots Distillery – Local craft spirits, including blueberry moonshine.

Restaurants

The Pilot House – Great steaks, seafood, and craft beer.

The Merchantman – Local seafood and Island-inspired dishes.

Sims Corner Steakhouse & Oyster Bar – One of the best for PEI oysters and steak.

Blue Mussel Café (North Rustico) – Amazing seafood with a waterfront view.

Richard’s Fresh Seafood (Covehead & Victoria-by-the-Sea) – Famous for lobster rolls.

The Lobster Barn (Victoria-by-the-Sea) – Cozy spot for seafood classics.

Things to Do

Green Gables Heritage Place – Explore the setting that inspired L.M. Montgomery’s novel.

Cavendish Beach – Stunning red sand cliffs and ocean views.

Avonlea Village – A small, themed village inspired by Anne of Green Gables.

Prince Edward Island National Park – Hike and explore PEI’s famous coastal scenery.

Things to Do

Brackley Beach – One of PEI’s best beaches, with soft sand and warm water.

Greenwich Dunes Trail – One of PEI’s most scenic hikes with boardwalks over dunes.

Victoria-by-the-Sea – A small, picturesque fishing village.

Point Prim Lighthouse – PEI’s oldest lighthouse with great views.

Basin Head Provincial Park – Home of the "singing sands" beach.

Breweries & Distilleries

Bogside Brewing (Montague) – Craft beer and a great atmosphere.

Evermoore Brewing (Summerside) – Worth a stop if passing through.