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Halifax Citadel Hill National Historic Site history

posted by CHARLENE DAVIS, Jun 16/11

The Hill’s times: From its origins as a forest-covered Mi’kmaq meeting place to it’s national parks status today, the history of The Citadel is colourful and even a bit mysterious. comments 1

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Halifax Walking Tour: A peninsula of parks and trees

posted by CARSTEN KNOX, Jun 16/11

Travel from north to south through (mostly) green space: Fairview Cemetery to Point Pleasant Park. comments 0

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City spread

posted by MELISSA BUOTE, Jun 17/10

Halifax is an ideal place for the urban picnic. It just takes some imagination, ingenuity and an appetite. comments 0

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There’s a lot more to know about this town’s backstory than the big-name features like Joe Howe and the Halifax Explosion. Take this tour of alternative history to help see the past a little differently. comments 0

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Dartmouth daytripper

posted by MIKE LANDRY, Sep 3/09

For some it’s just the city across the harbour. For others, it’s a haven of hidden delights. comments 3

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Northern lights

posted by CARSTEN KNOX, Sep 3/09

Is the north end really mad, bad and dangerous to know? Not at all. Knowing what’s cool comments 1

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Hidden Halifax

posted by MAIRIN PRENTISS, Sep 3/09

You may think you know this town, but it has more wonders than you can dream up in your philosophy class. Join us as we put together this collection of little-known spots in the HRM that lead you down the garden path and back out again, ice cream in hand. comments 0

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How to explore McNabs Island

posted by LIZZY HILL, Jun 18/09

Ghosts, wildlife and buried treasure all await you at McNabs Island in Halifax Harbour. comments 1

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A pedestrian primer

posted by SEAN FLINN, Aug 28/08

While Halifax may not be the biggest city in Canada, it certainly isn't the smallest. Here are perils and privileges to walking in this town. comments 0

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Love the way we beach

posted by HOLLY GORDON, Jun 17/10

Summer means warming your toes in the sand and cooling them in the ocean. Here is our guide to the best of beaches in HRM. comments 7

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How to be a nudist in Halifax

posted by LIZZY HILL, Jun 18/09

Nude behaviour: Technically it’s illegal, but a lot of people enjoy swimming and being out in public in their birthday suits. comments 14

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Sail, kayak, canoe or fish

posted by ALLISON SAUNDERS, Jun 19/08

With sunny days stretching out before us like a peaceful ocean, here are several ways to get out on the waves. comments 0

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RESTAURANTS, BARS & NIGHTLIFE »

After-hours Halifax

posted by LIZZY HILL, Jun 16/11

A lot bars close at 2am. You don’t have to go home but you can’t stay there. Here’s a handy guide for those of you who really come to life in the wee hours. comments 0

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How you brewin’?

posted by ALLISON SAUNDERS, Jun 16/11

A beer-lovin’ town, Halifax is, and for those interested in the culture—and, well, the taste—the local breweries have tours that will teach you a great deal about the art and craft of brewing. And maybe get you loaded. comments 0

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Halifax Waterfront Food

posted by MARK MACAULAY, Jun 16/11

A boardwalk food empire: The Waterfront is the front line of the summer tourism season as tourists from around the world sample our local flavours at food kiosks. And sometimes they ask really stupid questions. comments 0

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For night owls and culture vultures

posted by CARSTEN KNOX, Jun 16/11

You’ve done the tourist thing. Now you must check out the local thing: music, food and the nightlife. comments 0

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Halifax After Dark

posted by CHARLENE DAVIS, Sep 2/10

For many students, the day is just something to sleep through until dusk. Here’s a guide for those of you who find sunlight a burden and who live to see 4am on Argyle Street. comments 3

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Hot Summer patios

posted by ALLISON SAUNDERS, Jun 17/10

When the sidewalk is griddle-sizzling, you’ll want to be on a sunny patio with an icy beverage in your hand, drops of condensation running down the side of the glass. Here are a few of the city’s newest sunny spots. comments 1

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Food for thinking

posted by RICHARD WOODBURY, Sep 3/09

Being strapped for cash is no excuse to hit Mickey Dee’s every day of the week. Eating healthy (and local) is better for your brain and your environment, and can be done on limited coin. comments 2

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How to find a patio in the sky

posted by HOLLY GORDON, Jun 18/09

Patio guide: This year, the Hot Summer Guide gives you a selection of raised patios around town (and one that floats), when a view is as important as the beverage in your hand. comments 1

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Music city maniacs

posted by SHANNON WEBB-CAMPBELL, Aug 28/08

Halifax music is constant...constantly changing. But right now, we're seeing great local acts at their peak, playing at choice live venues. comments 0

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No limits on having fun

posted by JULIE SOBOWALE, Jun 16/11

Many programs are available for people with physical and mental disabilities to enjoy the sun and try something new, because summer means adventure for all. comments 0

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Lobster Tales: A guide to great lobster in Halifax

posted by SHANNON WEBB-CAMPBELL, Jun 16/11

People come from far and wide to enjoy the tasty crustaceans so plentiful here in Halifax restaurants. Here are a few of the key lobster dishes in fine local eateries to impress any summer visitor. comments 0

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Ferry tale views of the sister cities

posted by CARSTEN KNOX, Jun 16/11

You’ve got a day in Halifax and want to see a bit of Darmouth. Here’s how to do both. comments 0

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Halifax Walking Tour: Eats and treats on the waterfront

posted by CARSTEN KNOX, Jun 16/11

Exploring the waterfront and spending a day on the water. comments 0

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Halifax Walking Tour: Downtown, things will be great

posted by CARSTEN KNOX, Jun 16/11

Shopping and seeing the sites in downtown Halifax. comments 0

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Halifax Caught in the Web

Sep 2/10

Here’s a handy list to bookmark: web addresses for a few important Halifax-area contacts comments 0

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Important Phone Numbers

posted by CARSTEN KNOX, Sep 3/09

You know the numbers for 911 and 411, so here's a slew of other important digits to copy into your daytimer, program into your cell or just tear off and attach to your fridge. comments 0

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Go Local: South End

posted by CARSTEN KNOX, Nov 18/10

If you venture below Morris Street, you're in for a big surprise. comments 1

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Go Local: Spring Garden

posted by CARSTEN KNOX, Oct 7/10

The biggest strip of shopping in Atlantic Canada comments 2

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Go Local: Quinpool

posted by CARSTEN KNOX, Sep 16/10

Quinpool Road is a street at the crossroads. comments 0

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Go Local: Agricola

posted by CARSTEN KNOX, Aug 5/10

Agricola Street is many things to many people. comments 0

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Go Local: Halifax Waterfront

posted by CARSTEN KNOX, Jul 8/10

Strolling around the boardwalk on a day Queen Elizabeth was visiting made for an especially exciting Go Local experience for Shoptalk. comments 1

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Go Local: Bedford

posted by CARSTEN KNOX, Jun 23/10

An artery right into the heart of Bedford, the highway has everything from Asian groceries to Middle Eastern carpets to outlets of fine footwear. comments 0

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Go Local: Hydrostone

posted by CARSTEN KNOX, Jun 2/10

The Hydrostone is a north end oasis of classy boutiques, eateries and galleries. With a gorgeous, tree-lined parkette just across the street, it’s a springtime consumer destination unpar- alleled on the peninsula. comments 3

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Go local on Barrington Street

posted by CARSTEN KNOX, Apr 29/10

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Go local in Dartmouth

posted by CARSTEN KNOX, Apr 8/10

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Halifax fiction

posted by LAURA KENINS, Jun 16/11

Turning the page: Where once Nova Scotia fiction tended to ships and salty seas, a new breed of writer---and publisher---is telling contemporary, urban tales set in and around Halifax. comments 0

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Location is Everything

posted by CARSTEN KNOX, Sep 2/10

For years Halifax has been a popular place to shoot both feature films and TV series. Here’s a guide to the key recognizable filming locales around town. comments 1

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Where in Halifax to find the famous and Halifamous

posted by CARSTEN KNOX, Sep 2/10

Star map: The popular haunts of Tom Selleck, Axl Rose, Joel Plaskett, Sidney Crosby, Ellen Page and more. comments 0

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Eastern wisdom

posted by SHAYLA HOWELL, Aug 28/08

Just getting to know Halifax? Here's a slice of smarts for the new kids in town. comments 0

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Inside Haliwood

posted by CARSTEN KNOX, Aug 28/08

Hollywood has been coming to Atlantic Canada to make movies for years, but the best movies made in Nova Scotia are made by the people who live here. comments 0

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