What are the most Canadian things to do in Halifax? Start at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, eat donair at beloved Pizza Corner, take a tour of Alexander Keith’s Nova Scotia Brewery and end the night listening to Celtic Music at The Old Triangle.
Canada has more than 600 wineries located in well-established and emerging regions from coast to coast, and they’re making a juicy, international splash. Visit TIME Winery in the Okanagan, Tawse Winery in Niagara or Avondale Sky Winery in the Annapolis Valley.
Throughout the country, innovative chefs and restaurateurs are serving cuisine influenced by cultures from around the world. From Spanish shared plates in Halifax to Indian curry in Vancouver, here are some of the best-loved places to sample global dishes made with distinctively Canadian twists.
There’s something for every brunch-goer in Halifax from East Coast lobster rolls at the Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market and Asian-inspired cuisine at EDNA to smoked salmon eggs Benedict at Le Bistro by Liz and over-the-top poutine at The Auction House.
Tackle an epic wave, take a surfing lesson or just soak up some surfer culture in Hawaii, British Columbia, Mexico, Costa Rica or Nova Scotia. Here are some tips on where (and when) to go if you want to catch the perfect wave.
With its soaring cliffs, bountiful seas and unique culture, a visit to Cape Breton Island delivers a Maritimes experience like no other. Here's where to stay, what to do and where to eat for hikers, art lovers, history buffs and water babies.
From bustling pubs to a secret speakeasy, Halifax is bursting with watering holes. Here are five favourites, including Obladee wine bar and The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse, a local treasure.
Musician Joel Plaskett loves his Maritime hometown of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Here, he shares his favourite local activities including swimming at Lawrencetown Beach, shopping for records at The New Scotland Yard Emporium and eating fish and chips at Evan’s Fresh Seafoods.
Jean-Benoit Deslauriers, the man behind the award-winning wines of Nova Scotia’s Benjamin Bridge winery, has a serious passion for his craft. Here, he shares his approach to winemaking and discusses his love of sparkling wine, plus wine-pairing tips.
The next time you’re in Halifax, look for grass-fed beef tenderloin wrapped in double-smoked bacon, scallop ceviche or freshly shucked oysters—all paired with wines from the nearby Annapolis Valley.
