One of the city’s main links between downtown and the suburbs, complete with gas stations and a McD’s drive-thru, it’s very commuter. But it’s a whole lot of community, too, serving as the west end’s Main Street. You can find all kinds of local restaurants—anchored by mainstays Athens and Freeman’s Little New York—and happening boutiques […]
Trail Shop
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The Trail Shop’s Joachim Stroink
Joachim Stroink has left Halifax six times. The last time, he was on top of a mountain when he had an epiphany that Halifax was where he needed to be. “The Trail Shop has been in business for 43 years,” he says. “I bought it, going on year five.” The Trail Shop has just opened […]
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Best Sporting Goods Store
As you might expect, MEC is busy preparing for a a long season of the white stuff. “Our new snowsports has all arrived,” says manager Suzane Couture. “That includes all the winter clothing, too.” Apparently, it’s a lot to deal with. “We’re overwhelmed with bringing out the winter stock.” Clearly, they need some help. Head […]