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1. Discovery Centre
For someone who generally prefers chalking all things 'science' up to magic, it doesn't make sense for me to love this place so much but I do. I really, really do.
Ever since visiting as a kid and getting to sit in the spinning chair, I was sold. Then…More »
2. Harbourwalk
It's simple: the Halifax boardwalk is the city's favourite summer past time outside of day-drinking. And why wouldn't it be?? It's free, it's sunny, it's an easy stroll that brings you by countless places to eat (and day-drink), and it's the best…More »
3. The Monkey Show
Halifax, NS B3J 2K4
(902) 407-4788
Categories:
Arts & Crafts,
Party & Event Planning
Okay...from now on, whenever I complain that things in Halifax are too mainstream or run-of-the-mill, I will remind myself of The Monkey Show: a make-your-own sock monkey shop hidden in the same building as Fid on Dresden.
It's a cute, whimsical shop…More »
4. Exhibition Park
Whether it's stuffed to the brim with prize-winning cows, hurdle-jumping dogs, hand-carved santas, or tractors the size of your apartment, there's always something exciting going on at Exhibition Park. It might be a little jaunt from the city, but…More »
5. Cranberry Lake Trails
Dartmouth is known for a lot of things (haters to the left...) but many forget that it's the City of Lakes. Sure, you've got the more known Lake Banook and Mic Mac, but even the 'burbs are stacked with prime outdoor action that's well-maintained,…More »
6. Local Jo Cafe & Market
So I'll admit right off the top, I probably came here on the worst possible day for someone like me. Being a location-independent work-folk, I'll either be plugging away at home in the office, or coffee-shop-jumping my way through the day for a…More »
7. Darrell's Restaurant
For whatever reason, I tend to forget all about Darrell's. Well, probably because I drank too much in college but still...the point is that I only make it into this south end diner about once or twice a year. After the last visit though, that's about…More »
8. Sugah!
You know what? I don't think I've ever actually been able to finish an ice cream from Sugah. But don't worry, it wasn't for lack of trying! Owned by the wonderful Uncommon Group, this is our very own, homegrown, hand-paddled ice cream destination.…More »
9. Sullivan's Pond
Having lived in downtown Dartmouth before it was cool to do so - meaning, before Two if by Sea croissants - I was a Sullivan's Pond regular. I'd see the same senior power-walkers every day, I'd have the same conversation with the same cray-cray…More »
10. Halifax Dartmouth Ferries
The cheapest thrill in Halifax! For just over $2 or a regular bus pass, you get a glorious and stable jaunt across the lovely harbour with magnificent views of the bridges, the islands, the downtown skyline and...uh...Dartmouth. Just face the other…More »
11. Point Pleasant Park
I don't think there has been anything more devastating to me than seeing Point Pleasant Park pre- and post-Juan. What was once a lush forest to explore felt like a pre-construction business park for a little while there but our city's finest park has…More »
12. Neptune Theatre
Neptune Theatre is Atlantic Canada's number one venue for performance art with shows running year-round ranging from incredible character-driven pieces like Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, to fun and fanciful musicals like the ones with cats that aren't…More »
13. Public Gardens Park
Boo. The Public Gardens make me grumpy. I know that when I'm there I should be skipping through the gravel stone paths with baby birds tweeting (the old-fashioned way) around my head while the squirrels wave hello as I lead into a fantastically…More »
14. Two If By Sea
1) Hip, young, urban staff that seems to love what they do.
2) Croissants the size and weight of your head. Weekly special recipes.
3) Adding some major culture to the downtown Dartmouth scene.
4) Awesome prices on all drinks including great promotion…More »
15. Video Difference
Peggy's Cove? Wouldn't miss it. Citadel Hill? Meh. Video Difference? Oh baby how do you be so good to me?! Oh yeah...I just insinuated that we like a video rental shop more than our cultural treasures. Deal with it...
As one of the few 24-hour…More »
16. Shubie Park & Campground
Shubie Park offers hands-down the best off-leash dog walking trails in the region. Remember what Point Pleasant Park was like before Hurricane Juan made it look haggard? Well, Shubie still offers that forested trail appeal.
Whether you bring the…More »
17. Alpha Strike Laser Tag
Okay. Let's get real here for a second. After a couple more visits since my first review, I just need to admit that Alpha Strike is badass and one of my new favourite things to do in the city.
Last night I popped in again with three friends to play a…More »
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6/19/2011
Oh heck yes - Alpha Strike is the go-to destination for when you just need to get your Barney… Read more »
18. Strange Adventures Comicbook Shop
Halifax, NS B3J 1K8
(902) 425-2140
Categories:
Hobby Shops,
Comic Books,
Bookstores
Unlike Adam S, I'm not really a geek. Or at least not in the traditional sense. I don't get most obscure other-worldly references, I can't quote issue numbers when blah blah fought the blah blah and turned into the blah blah, and typically I never…More »
19. Tattletales
Being a teacher's spouse means getting dragged from educational bookstore to educational bookstore on the regular for pretty much the rest of your life. Sometimes this is a good thing (see: Woozles), sometimes it can be so boring you'd rather repeat…More »
20. Dartmouth Common
This really is one of the city's most striking outdoor public spaces, made even better by the fact that no one ever seems to remember that it's there.
Next time that you're stuck in bridge traffic, dreading having to cross the harbour in either…More »
21. Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic
Before you continue to read this review there are a few things you need to understand: 1) I'm terrified of fish, sea mammals, and anything else alive or inanimate that exists underwater, 2) that said, I suffer a fatal attraction that drives me into…More »
22. Museum of Natural History
The only thing that bugs me about the Museum of Natural History is how rarely I remember to pop in for another visit. It's never far, it's not hard to get to, and it's very reasonably priced. So why aren't I there more often? Who knows...
While sure,…More »
23. Sweet Jane's Gifts & Confectionery
Tucked away on one of my favourite Spring Garden area side streets, Sweet Jane's is a sugar rush and a half. Whether you have a sweet tooth that needs satisfying or just want to see one of the most colourful and fun places in the city, this is a…More »
24. Giant Robot Comics
First off, I love that this place is about a three-minute drive from my house. Why? Well, those of you who end up shaking up with a geek (who managed to hide it very well during the crucial first dating months) will understand. Let's just say there's…More »
25. Scholar's Choice
You know how in Vegas casinos pump in oxygen and maintain the sense of 'daylight' all day and all night to keep people gambling? Scholar's Choice must do something like that for teachers. As soon as they're in there, it's like trying to get a…More »
26. Toys R Us
Going from a kid's perspective on Toys R Us as heaven on earth, to a grown-up without kids perspective as large store with a surprisingly limited stock of honest-to-goodness toys is a harsh rite of passage into adulthood. Suddenly the memories of…More »
27. Spring Garden Road Memorial Public Library
I've only been in this library a handful of times throughout my life but I'm still going to be sad to see it go if it ends up torn down after the new one is built. Its stance on the lower end of Spring Garden along with the brooding statue of Winston…More »
28. Chapters
I've got to say, I do like Chapters. Well, I like pretty much any bookstore so considering that Chapters is a huge one not far from my house, it's at a pretty good advantage.
Since their renos, I think the big-boxiness has actually gotten a lot nicer…More »
Recently updated lists from Ben B.
Poutine Powerhouses (4)Fries, gravy, cheese curds. |
Veggie Burgers! (12)All patty, no beef, baby! |
North Enders (29)Sounds like a British soap opera...but totally isn't. |
Graveyards, Monuments, and Memories. (4)I see dead people. |
Cheap Fun. (30)Oh wait - I gotta add a business listing for YOUR MOM.(Sorry. Force of habit.) |
The Great Outdoors (21)Anywhere that has room to breathe - no paved paradises here! |
Discovering Dartmouth (89)Think you have to cross the bridge to deliver on all your needs? Don't kid yourself. Dartmouth's got it all and with better parking to boot, sucka. |
Pub Crawl (30)In a city with more bars per capita than anywhere else, you're bound to have a drink or two... |
Vegetarian Bliss (55)Hold the meat.NOT LIKE THAT, CREEPO. |
Seeking Out Sammiches (20)If it can be found between two pieces of bread, this list might just put you on the right track. |
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Yelping SinceNovember 2010
Things I LoveWine, Cheese, Carbs, Dachshunds, Low-lighting, Trashy Pop Music, Martinis, Art, Sushi, Kelly Clarkson, Kraft Dinner
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My HometownHalifax, NS
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...I'm surviving the suburbs
Why You Should Read My ReviewsLiving beyond your means is the only way to live.
My Second Favourite Website The Last Great Book I ReadThe Help
My First ConcertFred Penner (shuddup, I was five)
My Favourite MovieLove Actually, Shaun of the Dead
My Last Meal On EarthButternut Squash Ravioli. Cream sauce. I mean, obviously.
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I know the choreography to Toni Braxton's 'He Wasn't Man Enough'
Most Recent DiscoveryHoney truffle goat cheese sauce @ Cut Grill
Current CrushJane and Brad on Happy Endings.