The Waterfront is Halifax; you can’t talk about this town without talking about the harbour, our maritime history, our naval bases, our shipping… our casino, our bars, our tourists. It’s hard to believe now, but back in the 1960s the powers that be wanted to bulldoze everything interesting on the waterfront and replace it with […]
Tall Ship Silva
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Paint the town rainbow
Thanks to this colourful selection of cocktails and shooters, this week you can drink proud too. Tall Ship Silva Queens Wharf, Halifax Waterfront, 429-9463 Hop on the Silva’s ever-popular pride cruise and try a Rock Lobster. Whiskey, raspberry Sour Puss and cranberry juice make for a sweet and sour treat. The Company House 2202 Gottingen […]
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Happy 114th! from the harbour
Halifax has been all about its pyrotechnic displays this year (Canada Day, McCartney, KISS, tall ships festival), so for Natal Day’s fireworks bonanza you may want to spice up your viewing platform. “I’m on a Boat” jokes aside, watching Saturday’s show from a T-Pain-free boat gives the best view of any bridge-based show. Here are […]
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Silva’s sweet summer sails
In The Coast’s Hot Summer Guide, we reported that these days the Tall Ship Silva likes to think of itself as more of a floating bar/patio than a harbour tour operator. The one-time adult ticket is $19.95 plus tax, which may seem like a hefty cover charge for a bar, even one that offers the […]
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How to find a patio in the sky
The Argyle Bar & Grill The Argyle boasts both the largest rooftop patio in Halifax and unblocked sun access. Bar owner Johnny Demestihas says Thursday nights are his hottest and most happening all summer long, and one look at the rooftop layout explains why: three bars, a lounge chair area and an endless supply of […]