Fiction Son of a Trickster by Eden Robinson (Knopf Canada) The acclaimed author of Monkey Beach returns after a too-long fiction hiatus with the first in a trilogy of trickster novels. Jared Martin is Haisla and Heiltsuk, a struggling Indigenous teen who can only rely on himself. Complicating this gritty coming-of-age tale is a grandmother […]
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Art in and out of the sun
Every Wednesday Welcome Wednesdays Did your beach day with the kids get rained out? This weekly initiative aims to invite young families, daycares and new Canadians to explore Halifax’s nautical museum. Both staff-guided and self-guided activities are on offer, including a puppet theatre, colouring sheets, crafts and books. Books are available in French, English and […]
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Let’s go to the movies
The summer’s usual reboots (The Mummy, Spider-Man), second sequels (Despicable Me, Cars) and franchise-continuing (Planet of the Apes, Transformers) remain in full effect, but you can still piece together a worthy alternative moviegoing experience in amongst the tentpoles. As always, Halifax dates can vary. June 15-18 OUTeast Queer Film Fest Now in its sixth year, […]
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Four ways to become one with the waves
Four ways to become one with the waves 1 Kayak in Lower Prospect Rent a sea kayak from the paddling experts at East Coast Outfitters and spend a day meandering around every rocky inlet of the Lower Prospect—you can make your own self-led adventure, or book a tour (half-day or full-day) with one of ECO’s […]
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Six restaurants worth booking a vacation around
The Bite House As if you need an excuse to go to Cape Breton but, if you’re a fickle road trip-taker, allow the 12-seater Bite House to make up your mind. After spending years cooking in Montreal and Europe, Bryan Picard opened in an adorable farmhouse in Baddeck in 2014. The restaurant takes much inspiration […]
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Your seasonal eating check list
Summer in Nova Scotia brings about a whole crop of incredible edibles. They’re here, then gone, faster than you can say “product of Mexico,” so indulge in the local fresh fruits and vegetables at markets and grocery stores. RHUBARB Your backyard is full of it, or if you’re not packing your neighbour might be. Enjoy […]
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Festival fever: 50+ summer fests to soak up
OUT OF TOWN June 9-September 17 The Indian River Festival A historic, gothic church in rural PEI lights up all summer long as a slew of hot Maritime acts (think Matt Andersen, Tomato/Tomato and Port Cities) perform under its pitched ceilings. Indian River, Prince Edward Island indianriverfestival.com OUT OF TOWN June 11-24 Festival of Small […]
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10 Off-The-Beaten-Path Looks at Your Favourite Spots in Halifax
Have you been there? Not like this.
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Five excuses to get the heck out of dodge
1. A private island on the south shore Turns out you don’t have to be Richard Branson to occupy your very own island for a couple of days. An hour from the city you’ll find this two-acre escape that’s a short canoe trip (canoe included!) off the coast of rugged beauty, Blue Rocks. There stands […]
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The endless summer
“First thing I do whenever I see someone is ‘Where are you folks from?’ and if I got a story about where they’re from I tell them the story and if I don’t have one, I’ll tell them a story about here,” Rhys Harnish says with a nod. Harnish owns and operates The Shore Club, […]
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Flying Apron soars in Summerville
Summer sunshine means the bumpy tangle of country roads in Hants County is dotted with rust-tinged yard sales and rickety signs advertising fresh eggs and homemade jams and pickles. On our drive up to Summerville we pass cows leaning lazily into the wind-rustled grass and horses, bored and dozy in the sunshine, serenely staring at […]
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Arting around: four events to check out
North by Night Market With the first market of the season already in the bag, we look forward to July, August and September’s editions. They’ll gather talented artisans and snackisans and DJs you’ll want to play the soundtrack to your life all in the name of bringing the community together. Get in touch if you […]