Halifax local willing to help visitors where I can...

[U2FanHfx]

Hi All,

Everyone has been so great to me over the years I thought I would return some of the good vibes and offer to answer questions of cruisers coming to visit our fine city.

CJM

 

[kid-at-heart]

How nice of you. I wish I was visiting your city just so I could say hello. Sadly I am stuck in Michigan.

 

[U2FanHfx]

How nice of you. I wish I was visiting your city just so I could say hello. Sadly I am stuck in Michigan.

Never been to Michigan myself but I'm sure it's a nice city too.

 

[MaleficentRN]

Where near the port can I get a good lobster roll? Thanks!

 

[MaleficentRN]

Oh! And beer and wine to bring back onboard?

 

[U2FanHfx]

Where near the port can I get a good lobster roll? Thanks!

When it comes to seafood there are many good places but McKelvie's is always a local favourite. They may be a little more pricey but it's said to be worth it. Full disclosure...I do not consume seafood but many of my family and friends do. McKelvie's is very close.

https://www.google.ca/maps/dir/Port...308a263f549c1c!2m2!1d-63.5716759!2d44.6476189

 

[U2FanHfx]

Oh! And beer and wine to bring back onboard?

Most selection of wine is Port of Wines but there is also a small wine shops next to the pier (on the boardwalk). There is a liquor store for beer.

https://www.google.ca/maps/dir/Port...f25cf72bd8c!2m2!1d-63.5758848!2d44.641986!3e2

 

[Dug720]

Oh! And beer and wine to bring back onboard?

Remember that it's either/or - if you have two over 21s then one can bring one and one the other, but if there is only one over 21 you have to pick.

 

[mmouse37]

How far is the Maritime Museum from the Port. It looks like an easy walk down the boardwalk from the map I saw but would you say 1/4 mile or 1/2 mile or so?

I would really like to see the Titanic Exhibit.

MJ

 

[jiminy14]

My DDs collect antique jewelry and would be interested in visiting some antique stores if there are any near the port. We will be on the DVC member cruise that has a stop in Halifax on September 30th. Thanks for the help.

 

[msmama]

Thanks for helping!

Any advice for the best thing to do with an 8 year old boy?

 

[nrexxma44]

Thanks for the offer of help. We have secured a driver for a private tour, and would love your list of "must do's". I haven't been able to do much research so appreciate and suggestions. We have the driver for 4 hours, and also would love to know if you suggest a certain order of events. Living in Halifax, you probably know which tourist attractions get the busiest

 

[U2FanHfx]

How far is the Maritime Museum from the Port. It looks like an easy walk down the boardwalk from the map I saw but would you say 1/4 mile or 1/2 mile or so?

I would really like to see the Titanic Exhibit.

MJ

It's extremely close. I would say a little over 1/2 mile but a very enjoyable walk.

 

[U2FanHfx]

My DDs collect antique jewelry and would be interested in visiting some antique stores if there are any near the port. We will be on the DVC member cruise that has a stop in Halifax on September 30th. Thanks for the help.

Fireworks Gallery (fireworksgallery.com) has some antique stuff plus modern designed.

 

[U2FanHfx]

Thanks for helping!

Any advice for the best thing to do with an 8 year old boy?

While being a 'historical' tour, kids love the harbour hopper (dives into the harbour) and going to citadel hill and rolling down the large banks. Be careful though as people have gotten hurt.

 

[U2FanHfx]

Thanks for the offer of help. We have secured a driver for a private tour, and would love your list of "must do's". I haven't been able to do much research so appreciate and suggestions. We have the driver for 4 hours, and also would love to know if you suggest a certain order of events. Living in Halifax, you probably know which tourist attractions get the busiest

Halifax is VERY busy when the ships are in town. I work downtown and you can always tell there is one in town even before you see the ship. Peggy's Cove is always a crowd pleaser and I would give yourself time to walk the boardwalk and visit the shops along the way. Citadel hill is a nice historic experience if that's your thing. Your driver will know some great places as well. Have a great day!

 

[kathi]

Thank you - we are on the only Canada cruise this year in 20 days! We plan to drive to Taylor Head Provincial Park. Any suggestions on a good spot to stop and get a lobster roll or other lobster on the drive back to port? (And thanks for the info on a wine store close to port - that might come in handy!)

 

[~Dani~]

I know it's not native to that part of Canada, but my DH would love to get some poutine! Is there anywhere near the pier that would meet his fry/cheese curd/gravy needs??

 

[ECH37]

Posts like this just prove yet again how friendly people from Canada really are. I'm from Boston, and there is a sports radio host here that has often joked that Canadians are "too" nice haha.

My wife, my daughter, and I will be on the NY to Canada cruise in three weeks and can't wait to check out Halifax. I feel we may take a walk to the maritime museum and check out some shops. The city looks beautiful from what I've seen online.

 

[Sir William]

I know it's not native to that part of Canada, but my DH would love to get some poutine! Is there anywhere near the pier that would meet his fry/cheese curd/gravy needs??

I second the request! This is my must do snack whenever I visit Ontario.

Also, some good pub recommendations? I've heard the Old Triangle is good (someone I met in Ireland recommended it).