Fall weekend · Halifax

Fall weekend in Halifax

Autumn in Halifax — foliage walks, harvest markets and the cafés worth lingering in once the patios cool down.

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Top spots in Halifax

  • Cabot Trail Drive

    Outdoors

    Cape Breton

    World's best coastal foliage drive in October.

  • Peggy's Cove

    Outdoors

    Day trip

    Iconic lighthouse on wave-worn granite, 45 min out.

  • Point Pleasant Park

    Outdoors

    South End

    Forested trails ending at Atlantic cliffs.

  • Seaport Market

    Food & Drink

    Seaport

    Maritime producers, Saturday-morning brunch lines.

Where to eat

  • Edna

    $$$

    New Canadian · North End

    Tight room, local everything, brunch is sacred.

  • Salty's

    $$$

    Seafood · Historic Properties

    Best lobster roll over the water.

  • The Bicycle Thief

    $$$

    Italian-Canadian · Waterfront

    Harbour view, lobster ravioli, always busy.

  • The Bitter End

    $$

    Cocktails + small plates · Downtown

    Booth seating, late-night oysters.

Frequently asked

  • Standouts right now: Point Pleasant Park, Peggy's Cove, Seaport Market. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Halifax and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.

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