June 28 Yesterday Danny Boyle returns with a new Patel in tow—Himesh, no relation to Slumdog Millionaire star Dev—for an alternate timeline comedy in which The Beatles don’t exist, allowing Patel’s Jack to become a huge star. There’s too much Ed Sheeran in the trailer for our liking, but there’s also lots of Kate McKinnon. […]
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What to do on Nova Scotia’s south shore
O ceanophiles rejoice along the south shore of Nova Scotia. Stretches of stacked rock cliffs, white sand beaches and turquoise water highlight this part of the province. The expanse of shoreline means there’s so much to explore—so much that you can do two types of weekend road trip to soak it all in. SOUTH SHORE […]
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What to do in Ingonish, Cape Breton
W inding roads hugging the coastline, cute accommodations, beaches, waterfalls, incredible look offs—Cape Breton has it all. And while you could spend a couple of weeks exploring everything Cape Breton has to offer, it’s possible to fit a bit of everything in a single weekend without driving the entire circumference of the island (although I’d […]
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Take it slow with Lilo the sloth
This summer, there’s a diva taking residency on the Halifax waterfront. Her rider of demands includes steamed sweet potatoes, leisurely naps free from interruption and making sure she’s never separated from her special blanket. Though fans often mill about, waiting for photos, her handlers only allow them access when she feels like it—which, depending on […]
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Summer 2019’s must-see theatre productions
To June 22 Dartmouth Players Head over to the Sawmill Playhouse for Dartmouth Players’ summer show, the comedic musical Lucky Stiff. It’s a whodunnit murder-mystery featuring a shoe-salesman named Harry who’s set to inherit his uncle’s vast wealth if he goes to Monte Carlo with him. Trouble begins when the uncle is murdered and Harry’s […]
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100+ patios to simmer on this summer
NOTE: Click here for The Coast’s current Halifax patio guide, complete with map. The following version is from 2019 and is out of date, although you’re welcome to keep on reading for inspiration or a trip down pre-COVID memory lane. WATERFRONT Afrite Andrew Al-Khouri’s restaurant is all about creativity and rule-breaking, but it still knows […]
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Stay cool with these 13 summer art exhibits
To July 14 Nature as Communities For her masters in environmental studies, Dal student Jennifer Yakamovich has been researching the role art can play in helping a cultural shift towards sustainability. Here, she plays curator as she shares a slew of results by artists from across the country, with pieces in various mediums meditating on […]
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Far away from then
When I am a kid in Ottawa, summers are about four billion years long. Not like now, when the seasons and years stream by in an accelerating blur, in a freight train of blinks. When I am eight years old, I feel like I am eight. I feel I have my place in time. Now […]
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Four incredible spots to watch a sunset in Halifax
What better way is there to spend a summer night than catching a spectacular sunset? Awe-inspiring and completely free to take in, these locations provide the best views of the setting sun in Halifax. Bring a blanket, some snacks, good company—and sit back and enjoy the show! 1. Citadel Hill Climb up Citadel Hill on […]
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Moonrise kingdom
Spryfield will get a free outdoor movie festival this summer thanks to the Spryfield Community Association, which has erected a theatre on the Spryfield Urban Farm on Rockingstone Road. “The idea for the theatre came from just hanging out at the farm and thinking ‘This would be a great place to watch movies,’” says Veronica […]
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A guide to perfect patio beverages that are ABB: anything but beer
Blue Lobster blueberry-lemon vodka soda, Nova Scotia Spirit Co. (6% ABV) Canned vodka-sodas started trending last summer and they appear to still be going strong. Nova Scotia Spirit Co. just upped the ante this by introducing a blueberry-lemon vodka soda–now on shelves alongside its original lemon-lime fixture. It’s made with wild Nova Scotia blueberries, which […]
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Celebrate every single weekend with 60+ summer festivals
OUT OF TOWN June 21-23 FULL CIRCLE FESTIVAL The self-described “newfangled stringband hootenanny” returns to mark the summer solstice at sweet Avon River Heritage Museum. Imagine a more indie, wholesome spin on Woodstock and that’s what you can anticipate at this family friendly fest that features the stylings of Raine Hamilton, Terra Spencer and Willie […]