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For the rest of your time here, soak in the immense amount of history, walking the ramparts, roaming Parade Square<\/strong> where there are a number of gun artifacts, and have a chance encounter with the tartan-clad 78th Highlander Regiment.<\/p>\n WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW<\/strong><\/p>\n After you\u2019ve finished imagining life as a British soldier stationed in Halifax, make your downhill walk back to the waterfront district because it\u2019s time for lunch at Salt & Ash<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n Having lunch here is like visiting your favorite beach retreat that serves up the best of modern Nova Scotia dining<\/strong>. With idyllic views of the waterfront and an overall relaxing, warm vibe, you\u2019ll love everything about their approachable and hearty menu.<\/p>\n For dessert, head right around the corner to The Fog Company<\/strong><\/a>, where they take their ice cream and soft serve over-the-top by incorporating a creative blend of toppings.<\/p>\n The \u201cSeas the Day\u201d that was a fantastical mix of brown butter crumble, cotton candy sprinkles, sea glass candy, cotton candy sprinkles, mermaid tail chocolate, and wildest of all, cotton candy that\u2019s spun around the cone to look like fog. It\u2019s a bit tricky to eat but that\u2019s what makes it fun.<\/p>\n Truly seize the day by soaking in all that the waterfront has to offer. Don\u2019t worry too much that you won\u2019t be able to see it all though as you\u2019ll be walking along the path several times on your trip.<\/p>\n To avoid any disappointment, good to know that The Fog Company is closed on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n What we love about Halifax is just how much there is to see along the boardwalk including all of the different art installations. One that you shouldn\u2019t miss is called \u201cDrunk Lampposts\u201d<\/strong>, a parody to what lampposts would look like if they were staggering home after a Friday night out.<\/p>\n This is perhaps a foreshadowing of where you\u2019ll be headed to next!<\/p>\n A quick stumble over is one of North America\u2019s oldest working breweries, Alexander Keith\u2019s<\/a><\/strong>, a Canadian legend since they opened their doors in 1820.<\/p>\n While you\u2019re in Halifax, a visit to the brewery is a must<\/strong> which includes entertaining guides that tell the tale of and legacy of Mr. Keith, the brewing process, and a visit down to the cavern underground.<\/p>\n During the tour, you\u2019ll have a chance to sample numerous beers including their small batch offerings that you can only find here<\/strong>.<\/p>\n To end off the tour, you\u2019ll head into Stag\u2019s Head Tavern<\/strong> underground where more beers will be accompanied by live music from talented local musicians to the tune of music you\u2019d expect to find in a good old maritime ceilidhs or kitchen party.<\/p>\n WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW<\/strong><\/p>\n You\u2019ll no-doubt be hungry at this point. Take a walk back on the waterfront boardwalk and make your way back to Queen\u2019s Marque<\/strong>.<\/p>\n For dinner, you\u2019ll be eating at Peacock Wine Bar<\/strong><\/a>, given the distinction of being one of Canada\u2019s best new restaurants in 2023<\/a>. This is a chic, bold and playful restaurant that shines with its 90+ labels of wine, tapas-style plate perfect for sharing, handmade pastas, local seafood, and seasonal vegetables.<\/p>\n We were really impressed with their oysters, mahi mahi crudo, tubetti amatriciana, and their signature cocktail, Catching the Ferry. The entire dining experience is superb and was easily our best meal in Halifax<\/strong>.<\/p>\n As one of the newest districts on the waterfront, it\u2019s hard not to notice all of the public art that fills Queen\u2019s Marque. <\/p>\n Satisfied from your meal, make sure to stroll around and snap lots of photos of the work that surrounds you including the mirror finish of the towering Greek figures called \u2018The Siren\u2019s Calling\u2019, Ned Kahn\u2019s \u2018Rise Again\u2019 which is symbiotic with the tides and weather, the Muntz metal<\/a> that is used throughout, and finally our personal favorite, \u2018Sail\u2019 which is a mesmerizing piece of wire, mesh and lighting to create a 20-foot sail boat.<\/p>\n WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW<\/strong><\/p>\n Staying at the Muir has many benefits, one being that you have exclusive access to a speakeasy bar<\/strong> that\u2019s only accessible by guests.<\/p>\n Using your room keycard, make your way to the third floor, push the fire escape door at the end of the hallway and you\u2019ll find the wooden door to BKS<\/a><\/strong>. Knock and when they open the door, you\u2019ll be transported to a sleek bar with its muted marble, luxurious finishes, and curved wooden walls.<\/p>\n This is the perfect way to wind down your day, with a mix of bites to nibble on and one of their historically-inspired cocktails that are accompanied by an playful tall tale on their menu which you can enjoy in the private retreat in the lounge or on their outdoor terrace. <\/p>\n If there\u2019s one drink you should order, it\u2019s Red Sky<\/strong>, that uses special shimmer which recreates the swirling spots of Jupiter.<\/p>\n WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW<\/strong><\/p>\n What you\u2019ll see and do:<\/strong><\/p>\n Where you\u2019ll eat:<\/strong><\/p>\n Where you\u2019ll stay:<\/strong><\/p>\n For your second day, you\u2019ll get to go even further in-depth with your exploration of Halifax, including a crossing of Halifax Harbour to see the community of Dartmouth<\/strong>.<\/p>\n But first, start your day with breakfast at Drift<\/a><\/strong>, a true delight with dishes such as their Monte Cristo Breakfast Butty<\/strong> which is packed with house-smoked turkey, pork belly confit, local gouda, brown bread French toast, fresh berries, and a side of griddled potatoes. It\u2019s over-the-top and so good.<\/p>\n If you happen to be here on the weekend, we suggest you make your way to Halifax Seaport Farmer\u2019s Market<\/strong><\/a>. This is North America\u2019s oldest continuously operating farmers\u2019 market<\/strong>.<\/p>\n From experience, we know that local markets can give you an authentic sense of what the city is like just by doing a little people watching, the different types of vendors, the crafts being made by locals, the food that\u2019s served, and fresh produce that\u2019s for sale.<\/p>\n WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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Day 2 \u2013 Exploring Dartmouth<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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